Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
P Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bainbridge finds it's way round the side to connect with P Cruz's head.
Bainbridge is looking to clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
P Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bainbridge is defending well for now.
P Cruz stalls.
Bainbridge has P Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing P Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Bainbridge. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Bainbridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but P Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bainbridge walks into a left hand.
P Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by P Cruz.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bainbridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from P Cruz misses.
Bainbridge throws a series of punches but P Cruz moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
P Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
P Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bainbridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bainbridge scores with a jab.
Bainbridge misses with a hook
and P Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bainbridge misses the target.
P Cruz looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by P Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from Bainbridge. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
Bainbridge throws a jab but it's blocked by P Cruz.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Bainbridge misses its intended target.
Bainbridge throws a predictable looking body shot
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
P Cruz misses with a low kick.
Bartholomew Bainbridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Bainbridge avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bainbridge takes a swing at P Cruz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge 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.#T2#
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bainbridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bainbridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
P Cruz scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - P Cruz circles away.
Bainbridge keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Bainbridge. #CL2#
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as P Cruz controls the action.
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
P Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge scores with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bainbridge lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
P Cruz throws out a counter right but Bainbridge avoids it with no problem.
P Cruz avoids the head kick by Bainbridge.
P Cruz lands a two punch combo. #CL#
P Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Bainbridge. Bainbridge maintains the clinch.
Bainbridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
P Cruz tries to break free but Bainbridge pushes him back against the cage.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
P Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bainbridge has a couple of punches blocked by P Cruz. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bainbridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bainbridge blocks it well.
P Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Bainbridge lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
P Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
P Cruz is trying to stall.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
P Cruz looking to stall.
Bainbridge lands a body shot in the clinch.
P Cruz looks winded!
P Cruz can't break the clinch.
Bainbridge lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick and P Cruz moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bainbridge moves into the clinch successfully.
P Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bainbridge seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if P Cruz can turn it around.
Bainbridge digs a right hand into P Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on P Cruz's gas tank.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bainbridge as P Cruz tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Bainbridge 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##CL#
Bainbridge closes the distance and clinches.
P Cruz stalls.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bainbridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz is trying to break free.
Bainbridge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bainbridge works on P Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt P Cruz or not.
P Cruz is breathing heavily.
Bainbridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
P Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bainbridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles P Cruz. P Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Bainbridge moves in looking to clinch but P Cruz pushes him off.
Bainbridge connects with a single shot there.
P Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bainbridge fails to land with a series of punches.
P Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bainbridge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! P Cruz scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Bainbridge instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bainbridge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bainbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bainbridge works on P Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Bainbridge scores with a shot to the side of P Cruz's head. #ROC#P Cruz is rocked!
Bainbridge digs a right hand into P Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on P Cruz's gas tank.
P Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bainbridge finish him?
A short body shot lands from Bainbridge as the two fighters clinch.
P Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bainbridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bainbridge unloads with a big right hand that wobbles P Cruz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bainbridge is unloading with more strikes now! P Cruz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Our winner, Bartholomew Bainbridge, 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: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Tua Cara is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
Niaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tua Cara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Tua Cara. No joy for Niaz on that attempt.
Tua Cara lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tua Cara gets a clinch.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Niaz avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Niaz has Tua Cara pressed against the cage, preventing Tua Cara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Tua Cara just leaning against Niaz, taking a breather.
Niaz jumps guard but Tua Cara stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niaz.
Niaz managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara.
Niaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tua Cara fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Tua Cara is fighting off a takedown attempt but Niaz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tua Cara to the mat. Tua Cara regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Niaz trying to control but Tua Cara is working from the bottom. #T2#
Niaz advances to half guard.
Tua Cara is trying to stand back up but Niaz is controlling him
Niaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niaz works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Tua Cara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Tua Cara showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB#
Niaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tua Cara is defending well though. Niaz let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Niaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Tua Cara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Niaz. #SUB#
Tua Cara is trying to defend against the choke here but Niaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Niaz Tightens the hold and Tua Cara taps out furiously! Niaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov misses with a hook
and P Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
P Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but P Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. P Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
P Cruz staying out of range there.
P Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. P Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
P Cruz throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
P Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
P Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from P Cruz.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but P Cruz just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and P Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Petrov tests P Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
P Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as P Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
P Cruz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Petrov lands a right hand from hell, dropping P Cruz. Petrov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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

#R1##CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage. #CL2#
McFistface moves into range and clinches up with Desceosarrafo.#BC2#
McFistface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo avoids the head kick by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to score with a low kick but Desceosarrafo moves his leg out of the way.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFistface misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Desceosarrafo throws a shot from downtown. McFistface moves away and avoids it.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desceosarrafo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desceosarrafo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McFistface eats them both and turns towards Desceosarrafo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from McFistface fails to land. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFistface pushes Desceosarrafo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McFistface pulls guard effortlessly.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desceosarrafo is one step ahead there.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
McFistface working a defensive guard here.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
McFistface pulls Desceosarrafo in close to prevent any damage.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Desceosarrafo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but McFistface is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from McFistface. #T4##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and McFistface counters with a series of strikes. Desceosarrafo will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
McFistface gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFistface fails to pull guard. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Desceosarrafo does it's job there.
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch.
McFistface fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Desceosarrafo is looking to control McFistface's arms but McFistface gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desceosarrafo has his back to the cage.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush McFistface with a series of wild strikes but McFistface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFistface throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Desceosarrafo misses the target.
Desceosarrafo slips a jab and a cross from McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
McFistface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFistface lands a head kick! #T1#
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo cracks McFistface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFistface shoots in but Desceosarrafo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Desceosarrafo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFistface is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Desceosarrafo with a body shot.
McFistface misses with a head kick. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface wants to take the fight to the mat but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.#T2#
McFistface can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desceosarrafo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McFistface. Those never looked like landing.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on McFistface's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McFistface drives through and clinches with Desceosarrafo against the cage.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFistface tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off McFistface throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
McFistface dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Desceosarrafo forces McFistface back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desceosarrafo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFistface throws the kick towards the body but Desceosarrafo avoids it.
Desceosarrafo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Desceosarrafo - just one landing.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab but it's blocked by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McFistface tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface misses the shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Desceosarrafo to the mat.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead McFistface has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Desceosarrafo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses. #T1##CL2#
McFistface gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desceosarrafo pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a left hand but McFistface moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Desceosarrafo avoids a kick to the body.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desceosarrafo after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Desceosarrafo circles away.
McFistface swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and McFistface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Desceosarrafo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but McFistface avoids it well.
McFistface is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
McFistface lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Desceosarrafo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo is avoiding it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desceosarrafo.#T4#
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
McFistface fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but McFistface blocks it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
McFistface throws a counter combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McFistface clinches.
Desceosarrafo avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cruz feints and as Broderick raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Broderick is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Broderick 's brow.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broderick wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Broderick has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control but Broderick is working from the bottom.
Broderick wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Broderick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Broderick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Broderick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz tries to move to mount but Broderick blocks the move with his legs.
Cruz working away.
Broderick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Broderick can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz lands an elbow.
Broderick tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Broderick prevents Cruz from moving into mount.
Cruz trying to control the position but Broderick is working away.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Broderick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Broderick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Broderick is retaining full guard.
Broderick pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Broderick is defending well.
Broderick tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Cruz working away.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Broderick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Broderick denies him.
Broderick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Broderick is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Cruz 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.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Broderick is having none of it.
Broderick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cruz wants to escape the position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz breaks Broderick 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz distracts Broderick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Broderick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Broderick as Cruz shoots in.
Broderick lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Broderick leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Broderick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broderick wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz dives in and grabs Broderick 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Broderick pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Broderick sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Broderick missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Broderick .
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Broderick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!#T1#
Broderick closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cruz out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Broderick !
Hunter Broderick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
P Cruz misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

P Cruz has one foot on Zimmerman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Zimmerman wants a takedown but no success here.
Zimmerman has P Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. P Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
P Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage.
P Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by P Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but P Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Zimmerman drops back down to his feet.
P Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmerman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
P Cruz avoiding damage.
Zimmerman can't get the takedown. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
P Cruz pushes Zimmerman up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Come on P Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD#
Zimmerman has P Cruz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zimmerman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending P Cruz tumbling to the mat - Zimmerman dives into P Cruz's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as P Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but P Cruz is keeping the position.
Zimmerman prevents P Cruz from getting back to his feet.
P Cruz has control of Zimmerman's left arm, preventing Zimmerman from doing any damage.
Zimmerman slips nicely into half guard.
P Cruz is looking to escape.#T2##SUB#
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
P Cruz is trying to stand. #SUB#
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but P Cruz defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
P Cruz trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up. #T3##SUB#
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but P Cruz defends the submission attempt.
P Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! P Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle here but P Cruz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Zimmerman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU2#
P Cruz stands up out of the half guard.
Good shot there by P Cruz.#CL2#
P Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
P Cruz moves into the 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#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but P Cruz sprawls and moves away.
P Cruz misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. P Cruz won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz 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##CL2#
P Cruz has Zimmerman up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimmerman takes a shot to the head.
P Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Zimmerman has worked for underhooks and has pushed P Cruz into the cage.
P Cruz working Zimmerman over with knees to the body.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
P Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
P Cruz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
P Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and P Cruz counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
P Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Zimmerman is trying to pull guard but P Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. P Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
P Cruz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zimmerman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip P Cruz to the mat. P Cruz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
P Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
P Cruz pushes Zimmerman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
P Cruz rushes Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
P Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
Zimmerman darts in looking for a takedown but P Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Zimmerman into the cage.
Zimmerman wants to take the fight to the mat but P Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but P Cruz won't allow it. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for P Cruz.
Nice cross by P Cruz.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from P Cruz.
A slapping body kick lands there for P Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from P Cruz. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and pushes Zimmerman back into the cage.
P Cruz is trying to stall.
P Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. P Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
P Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but P Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
P Cruz gets a clinch.
Zimmerman is working for takedown but P Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
P Cruz stalling against the cage. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and pushes Zimmerman back into the cage.
P Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag P Cruz down to the mat. P Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crunch! P Cruz slams his shin into Zimmerman's torso.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
P Cruz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zimmerman is trying to drag P Cruz to the mat but P Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
P Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
P Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zimmerman tries to score a body lock takedown but P Cruz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but P Cruz sprawls and moves away.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from P Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
P Cruz clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
P Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Zimmerman avoids the damage to the body.
P Cruz trying to stall but Zimmerman improves his position. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz darts in and clinches Zimmerman up against the cage.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
P Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
P Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Zimmerman's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Zimmerman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but P Cruz regains guard immediately.
P Cruz wants to stand but Zimmerman is controlling the position.
P Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as P Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
P Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
P Cruz is looking to stand up but Zimmerman isn't so interested in that idea.
Zimmerman won't allow P Cruz to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zimmerman advances to half guard.
P Cruz is trying to stand. #ES2#
P Cruz has one foot on Zimmerman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
P Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zimmerman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but P Cruz is defending well.#TD#
Zimmerman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zimmerman manages to end up in side control.

P Cruz sneaks out the side door and pushes Zimmerman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
P Cruz lands with a cross.
P Cruz swinging wildly here.
P Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
P Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
P Cruz trying to control the position.
P Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet P Cruz, not yet.
Zimmerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
P Cruz keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
P Cruz looking to control. #SUB#
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! P Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard. #REVB#
P Cruz throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SU2#
Zimmerman is working an open guard so P Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
P Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from P Cruz.
Zimmerman tries to counter with a takedown but P Cruz is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
P Cruz landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman is trying to pull guard but P Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
P Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag P Cruz down to the mat. P Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moritz Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo P Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo P Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well P Cruz 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo P Cruz!

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Desceosarrafo misses with a left hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Xanthopoulos back into the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthopoulos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Desceosarrafo smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo stalling against the cage.
Desceosarrafo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Xanthopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.#T3#
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Desceosarrafo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets control of Desceosarrafo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xanthopoulos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xanthopoulos is trying to hold Desceosarrafo in close to prevent damage but Desceosarrafo has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos is controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos is looking to control Desceosarrafo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xanthopoulos avoid being mounted?
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Xanthopoulos uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Xanthopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Desceosarrafo from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Desceosarrafo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xanthopoulos takes a swing at Desceosarrafo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Desceosarrafo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1##CL2#
Xanthopoulos moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Xanthopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range as Xanthopoulos strikes.
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight left.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo lands a head shot.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Xanthopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xanthopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo looking to stall.
Xanthopoulos prevents a body shot from Desceosarrafo. #T3#
Desceosarrafo lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos jumps guard and drags Desceosarrafo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo is looking to stand up but Xanthopoulos won't let him.
Desceosarrafo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead Xanthopoulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos content to stall in guard here.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?#T4#
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Desceosarrafo is keeping the position.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Desceosarrafo coming out on top.
A big left from Desceosarrafo misses. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with Xanthopoulos against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Desceosarrafo. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Xanthopoulos blocking some punches.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Xanthopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desceosarrafo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo has Xanthopoulos pushed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually Xanthopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Desceosarrafo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Desceosarrafo lands an uppercut.#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Xanthopoulos avoids nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Desceosarrafo rushes Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Xanthopoulos is working an open guard so Desceosarrafo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab to the head.
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Desceosarrafo forces Xanthopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Xanthopoulos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Xanthopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body punch.
Desceosarrafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully. #T4##TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xanthopoulos is taking a breather. Desceosarrafo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Desceosarrafo is keeping him busy. #ES#
Desceosarrafo kicks off Xanthopoulos and gets to his feet.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - P Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gonna Get tries to counter it with a takedown but P Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
P Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from P Cruz.#CUT#It looks like Covid Gonna Get has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Gonna Get fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonna Get shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and P Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ricardo P Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonna Get shoots and misses
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by P Cruz as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Gonna Get is rocked!
P Cruz fakes the body blow, causing Gonna Get to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gonna Get goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo P Cruz!
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Tua Cara scores with a three punch combo!
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanma defending well as Tua Cara loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma scores with a body shot.
Tua Cara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma wants to clinch up but Tua Cara keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tua Cara drives through and clinches with Hanma against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Hanma prevents Tua Cara from breaking the clinch.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara. #BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua Cara. Tua Cara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua Cara cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tua Cara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tua Cara throws a nice looking combination but Hanma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanma with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Tua Cara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua Cara throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanma counters with a good, hard body kick but Tua Cara shrugs it off. #CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Tua Cara tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma tries to work over Tua Cara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tua Cara.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua Cara controls his hands.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua Cara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hanma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tua Cara can turn it around.
Hanma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tua Cara.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tua Cara smiles and moves away.
Tua Cara throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.#T3##CL#
Tua Cara tries to keep at a distance but Hanma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Tua Cara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Tua Cara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hanma tries a body shot but Tua Cara blocks it.
Tua Cara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma tries a body shot but Tua Cara blocks it.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tua Cara fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua Cara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Tua Cara clinches.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua Cara.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua Cara controls his hands.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Hanma tries to work over Tua Cara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua Caras head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma'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#
Tua Cara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Tua Cara seems unphased.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanma stuns Tua Cara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua Cara misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma cracks Tua Cara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hanma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hanma throws the kick towards the body but Tua Cara avoids it.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua Cara misses with an uppercut
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Hanma throws a leg kick which misses Tua Cara's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua Cara tries to avoid it.
Hanma connects with the punch.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua Cara.
Hanma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Tua Cara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tua Cara throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Tua Cara slips the punch.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua Cara lands a jab-cross combination.
Tua Cara ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
A nice combination there by Tua Cara.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua Cara can do to turn this around?
Tua Cara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tua Cara misses with a left hand
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Tua Cara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tua Cara has time to react.
Tua Cara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tua Cara.#T2#
Tua Cara falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Tua Cara seems unphased.
Tua Cara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tua Cara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hanma moves into the clinch.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma presses Tua Cara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tua Cara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tua Cara lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Tua Cara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hanma misses with some punches.
Hanma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tua Cara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Hanma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanma.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tua Cara walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua Cara. #T4#
Tua Cara scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua Cara blocks a jab.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Tua Cara.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua Cara misses the target.
Tua Cara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanma connects with a looping right hand.
Tua Cara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua Cara. #CL2#
Tua Cara takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua Cara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tua Cara's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua Cara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Tua Cara.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua Cara dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua Cara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanma scores with a body shot.
Tua Cara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tua Cara misses with a hook.
Hanma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tua Cara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanma. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tua Cara doesn't seem phased though.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Tua Cara circles away.
Hanma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tua Cara 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.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
Tua Cara throws a nice looking combination but Hanma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua Cara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Hanma moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hanma jabs Tua Cara right on the nose. Tua Cara blinks but takes it well.
Tua Cara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua Cara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Tua Cara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tua Cara doesn't seem phased though.
Hanma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tua Cara misses with the combination.
Tua Cara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tua Cara takes one on the button.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Tua Cara misses with a double jab.
Crunch! Hanma slams his shin into Tua Cara's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Hanma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Tua Cara throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tua Cara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanma connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tua Cara blocks the low kick.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
Hanma scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Tua Cara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma with a jab.
Hanma feints and then cracks Tua Cara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua Cara down. #CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Hanma works on Tua Cara's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua Cara controls his hands.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tua Cara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Hanma lands with a right to the head.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Tua Cara controls the action.
Hanma lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Tua Cara trying to control the position but instead, Hanma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tua Cara into the cage.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma digs a right hand into Tua Cara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tua Cara's gas tank.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hanma tries to pull guard but Tua Cara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tua Cara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Tua Cara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hanma lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua Cara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Hanma connects with the punch.
Tua Cara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua Cara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tua Cara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tua Cara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Tua Cara's head.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Hanma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Desceosarrafo's side.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Desceosarrafo moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego lands a nice hook to Desceosarrafo's body. Desceosarrafo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desceosarrafo moves away.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo has closed the distance and engaged Diego in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desceosarrafo cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Desceosarrafo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego connects with the punch.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desceosarrafo.
And Diego counters with a quick kick to the body but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Diego.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Diego thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diego throws a body punch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
Desceosarrafo works over Diego's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a good low kick that Desceosarrafo was not able to check. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo looks winded!
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Diego digs a good hook to Desceosarrafo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Desceosarrafo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Diego slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Desceosarrafo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo is breathing heavily.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here. #T1#
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Desceosarrafo is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Desceosarrafo throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
P Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller shoots and misses
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weismuller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Weismuller fails with the takedown.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and P Cruz moves out of range easily.
P Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and P Cruz duly obliges.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
P Cruz with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but P Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from P Cruz! But no joy.#T1#
Weismuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
P Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
P Cruz throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
P Cruz blocks a head kick by Weismuller. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Donk. P Cruz catches Weismuller right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from P Cruz. #T2##BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
Weismuller fails with the takedown
letting P Cruz counter with a right hand.
Weismuller shoots in for a double leg but P Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weismuller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Weismuller gets tackled into the cage by P Cruz. P Cruz maintains the clinch.
P Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller throws a head kick but P Cruz moves out of range.
Weismuller misses with a head kick. #CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller goes for a takedown attempt but P Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Weismuller tries to bum rush P Cruz with a series of wild strikes but P Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up with Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage.
Weismuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
P Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weismuller up against the cage.
P Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
P Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
P Cruz is stalling here.
P Cruz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
P Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
P Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weismuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
P Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller dives in and grabs P Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. P Cruz pushes down on Weismuller's head and hops out.
A head kick by Weismuller misses
and P Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Weismuller backing up. Weismuller nods at P Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from P Cruz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller throws a series of punches but P Cruz moves out of range.
P Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
P Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Weismuller avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller'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#
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
P Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Weismuller in a clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
P Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weismuller will feel that in the morning.
Weismuller with a lazy takedown attempt
and P Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
P Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
P Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
P Cruz pushes Weismuller up against the cage in a clinch.
P Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weismuller is defending well for now.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but P Cruz is defending well.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
P Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
P Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from P Cruz misses.
Weismuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
P Cruz avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller shoots in but P Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick
and P Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weismuller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by P Cruz.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but P Cruz is defending well.
Weismuller letting P Cruz take a breather here.
P Cruz stalling. #T2#
P Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weismuller up against the cage.
Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. P Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
P Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
P Cruz slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that P Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller tries for a takedown but P Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! P Cruz slams his shin into Weismuller's torso.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
P Cruz connects with a right hand. Weismuller shakes it off.
P Cruz avoids the head kick by Weismuller. #T3##CL2#
P Cruz clinches up with Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
P Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weismuller eats them both and turns towards P Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
P Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and P Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
P Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
P Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
P Cruz cracks a nice hook into Weismuller's ribs.
Weismuller dives in for a single leg takedown but P Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
P Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
P Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weismuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but P Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and pushes Weismuller back into the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from P Cruz. No joy for Weismuller on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from P Cruz misses.
Weismuller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from P Cruz.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and P Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
P Cruz lands an overhand right.#CL2#
P Cruz rushes Weismuller and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
P Cruz lands the left hand.
P Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!#CUT2#Tommy Weismuller's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from P Cruz misses.
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Weismuller seems to have got his legs back now.
P Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
P Cruz rushes Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on P Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Weismuller
and P Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
P Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weismuller. Weismuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
P Cruz throws a counter combo.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weismuller throws a head kick but P Cruz moves out of range.
P Cruz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller shoots for a double leg takedown but P Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Weismuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
P Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
P Cruz stalling.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. P Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on P Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. P Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick
and P Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
P Cruz lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Weismuller.
P Cruz lands a right hand.
Weismuller being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
P Cruz instigates a clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
P Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
P Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller tries to bum rush P Cruz with a series of wild strikes but P Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
P Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
P Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weismuller appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
P Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Weismuller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
P Cruz connects with the punch.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller wants a takedown but no success here.
P Cruz stalling.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Weismuller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but P Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from P Cruz.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
P Cruz just leaning against Weismuller, taking a breather.
Ricardo P Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Weismuller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo P Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well P Cruz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo P Cruz!

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

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quebro Tua Cara.
I think Tua Cara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Voluspa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Desceosarrafo, pushing him back against the cage.
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Voluspa has Desceosarrafo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Voluspa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Desceosarrafo tumbling to the mat - Voluspa dives into Desceosarrafo's guard.
Voluspa scoring with some ground and pound.
Voluspa won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa postures up in Desceosarrafo's guard and throws a big left but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Voluspa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desceosarrafo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa looking to sit in guard and control but Desceosarrafo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Desceosarrafo pushes his legs off easily.
Voluspa wants to sweep here but Desceosarrafo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Desceosarrafo wants to get up but he can't break Voluspa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Voluspa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa stops Desceosarrafo from getting back to his feet.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Desceosarrafo defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo kicks Voluspa off and gets back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in but Desceosarrafo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voluspa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voluspa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desceosarrafo prevents it.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desceosarrafo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Voluspa looking for a takedown. #TD#
Voluspa is trying to trip Desceosarrafo. He has hold of a leg but Desceosarrafo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Voluspa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but Voluspa is controlling the position. #T3#
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desceosarrafo's guard.
Desceosarrafo is looking to escape.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but Desceosarrafo dodges it nicely.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Desceosarrafo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voluspa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa prevents Desceosarrafo from standing back up.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voluspa slips a nice elbow through Desceosarrafo's hands, connecting with Desceosarrafo's forehead.
Desceosarrafo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up here but Voluspa is controlling him well.
Voluspa throwing shots but Desceosarrafo is blocking nicely.
Desceosarrafo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Desceosarrafo cracks Voluspa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Voluspa has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Desceosarrafo lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Voluspa moves into the clinch successfully.
Desceosarrafo looking to stall.
Desceosarrafo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Voluspa rushes Desceosarrafo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa avoiding damage as Desceosarrafo throws knees to the body. #TD#
Desceosarrafo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Voluspa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Desceosarrafo to the mat. Desceosarrafo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Desceosarrafo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Desceosarrafo as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Voluspa dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Voluspa dives in for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Desceosarrafo gets underhooks to prevent Voluspa's takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from Voluspa. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Voluspa avoids them all with ease.
Voluspa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Desceosarrafo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Voluspa with a series of wild strikes but Voluspa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desceosarrafo as he jumps to the side.
Desceosarrafo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Voluspa is having none of it.
Desceosarrafo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voluspa wants to clinch.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nori Voluspa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voluspa.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Voluspa moves out of range as Desceosarrafo strikes.
Voluspa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo. #TD#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voluspa lands strikes from half guard.
Voluspa stalling away here and it's allowed Desceosarrafo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Voluspa won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet.
Voluspa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa lands a couple of elbows.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa stands up over Desceosarrafo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo has momentary wrist control but Voluspa slips an elbow through the middle.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desceosarrafo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Voluspa wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Voluspa is trying to pull guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually Voluspa drops back down to his feet.
Voluspa wants a takedown. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Desceosarrafo is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Desceosarrafo's guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Desceosarrafo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Desceosarrafo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Desceosarrafo! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Desceosarrafo decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Voluspa with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Voluspa clinches up with Desceosarrafo and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desceosarrafo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voluspa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Voluspa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Desceosarrafo throws Voluspa to one side and escapes!
Desceosarrafo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Voluspa has Desceosarrafo up against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Desceosarrafo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desceosarrafo stalling the fight. #T1##BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voluspa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Voluspa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown.
Voluspa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desceosarrafo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desceosarrafo tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desceosarrafo to the ground. Desceosarrafo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good takedown defense.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desceosarrafo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight left.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desceosarrafo's waist but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Voluspa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo has one foot on Voluspa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Voluspa slips a jab from Desceosarrafo.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Voluspa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voluspa fails with a takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo thuds his right hand into Voluspa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voluspa dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Voluspa feints and as Desceosarrafo raises his hands in defense, Voluspa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voluspa advances to half guard.
Voluspa misses with a head shot. Desceosarrafo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voluspa 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.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa stands up over Desceosarrafo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voluspa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voluspa throws a big right hand that misses.
Voluspa distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Desceosarrafo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voluspa works over Desceosarrafo with some ground and pound from guard.
Voluspa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Voluspa 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.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Desceosarrafo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Voluspa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Voluspa takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desceosarrafo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

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

#R1#
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Gomez'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.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Gomez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomez did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.

Gomez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cruz shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T2#
A jab lands there for Gomez.#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Gomez breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomez did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Gomez kicks Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch. #T3#
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Cruz wants the takedown. Gomez is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gomez's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Gomez pushes Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomez avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomez throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomez avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.

Gomez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cruz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Gomez clinches.
Gomez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gomez can turn it around.#BC2#
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
A jab from Gomez does it's job there.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Cruz gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cruz tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Gomez is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cruz buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cruz!! Cruz is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Gomez throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schwartz Gomez!
An out of breath Schwartz Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Smyth dives in and grabs Desceosarrafo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo pushes down on Smyth's head and hops out.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Smyth avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Desceosarrafo.
Smyth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desceosarrafo defends well and Smyth ends up having to push Desceosarrafo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smyth working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Desceosarrafo lands a left and a right that send Smyth crashing to the mat, dazed. Desceosarrafo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Smyth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smyth is holding his hands too far apart here. Desceosarrafo throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Smyth is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
P Cruz has Fish up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by P Cruz.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from P Cruz.
P Cruz is trying to push Fish away but Fish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz tries to bum rush Fish with a series of wild strikes but Fish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fish is looking to counter with a body kick.
A good leg kick by P Cruz.
Fish takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
P Cruz works over Fish's head and body with a nice combination.#T1##CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
P Cruz is trying to break free.
P Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fish stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as P Cruz controls his hands. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
P Cruz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFish.
P Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
P Cruz misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
P Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
P Cruz misses with a head kick.
Fish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
P Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
P Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
P Cruz throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Fish counters with a crisp right hand that drops P Cruz! Fish lets P Cruz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#P Cruz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ricardo P Cruz has been cut.
Some wild striking there from P Cruz.
Fish tried to counter with a leg kick but P Cruz avoided it.
P Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
P Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
P Cruz misses with a left hand
and Fish counters with a right hand from hell and P Cruz is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Fish!
A very excited looking Steve Fish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 351 -
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tua Cara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Stardust with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust lands a right hand.
Tua Cara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tua Cara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua Cara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stardust blocks it with crossed arms.
Stardust tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it. #T1#
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Stardust lands an uppercut.
Stardust lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust tries a body shot but Tua Cara blocks it.
Stardust misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua Cara.
Stardust scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stardust.
Tua Cara swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Stardust tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Tua Cara tries to break free but Stardust pushes him back against the cage.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Stardust misses with the head strike. #T2#
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Stardust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Stardust prevents Tua Cara from breaking the clinch.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Tua Cara controls the action.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tua Cara with a knee to the head.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stardust can't find room to land a body shot as Tua Cara controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stardust.
Stardust scores with a shoulder strike.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Stardust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua Caras head. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Stardust misses its intended target.
Tua Cara unleashes a big counter combination but Stardust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
Tua Cara throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust just misses with a punch 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!#CL#
Stardust clinches up with Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tua Cara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stardust.
Stardust trying to land knees to the body.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Stardust throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tua Cara prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
A shot in the inside from Tua Cara.
Stardust tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua Cara prevents a body shot from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Tua Cara saw it coming and moves away.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua Cara tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Stardust misses. #CL2#
Tua Cara has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Tua Cara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Tua Cara has Stardust up against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua Cara stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tua Cara throws a head punch that misses.
Stardust lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua Cara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust lands a nice knee to the body.
Stardust gets through Tua Cara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust misses with a knee to the head.
Stardust using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tua Cara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stardust misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Tua Cara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Ziggy Stardust has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tua Cara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Stardust tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it.
Tua Cara lands a left hand.
Tua Cara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stardust takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stardust lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stardust avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Stardust pushes off an throws an elbow but Tua Cara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stardust lands with a left to the head.
Stardust misses with some punches.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua Cara.
Stardust blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tua Cara tries a knee to the head but Stardust blocks it.
Stardust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua Cara tries to land knees in the clinch but Stardust avoids the damage to the body.
Stardust softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua Cara.
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua Cara can do to turn this around?
Stardust with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tua Cara tries to stall but Stardust uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
A short right from Tua Cara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stardust.
Stardust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stardust.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua Cara's elbow. #T4#
Stardust tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Stardust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust connects with a knee to the head.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
Stardust keeps control of Tua Cara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stardust misses with some punches.
Stardust misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua Cara.
Stardust throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Stardust.
Stardust tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust motions for Tua Cara to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Tua Cara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stardust can pounce on him. #CL#
Stardust clinches up with Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Stardust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Stardust.#CUT#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.#CL#
Stardust rushes Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua Cara blocks a body shot from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Stardust.
Stardust misses with some punches.
A short right from Stardust on the inside.
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua Cara.
A short left from Stardust.
A short right from Stardust.
Tua Cara lands a nice uppercut.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tua Cara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tua Cara controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Stardust.
A knee to the head by Stardust.
Tua Cara trying to land knees to the body.
Tua Cara blocking some punches. #T2#
Tua Cara wants to get back to striking at distance but Stardust won't allow it.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Tua Cara working aggressively here.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stardust avoids it.
Stardust pushes Tua Cara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tua Cara is trying to force a seperation but Stardust has the dominant position.
Tua Cara is trying to break free.
Stardust misses with a body punch.
Tua Cara wants to get back to striking at distance but Stardust won't allow it. #T3#
Stardust misses with the head strike.
Stardust misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua Cara.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stardust misses with a knee strike.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Stardust throws knees to the body.
Stardust misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stardust.
Stardust prevents Tua Cara from breaking the clinch.
Stardust pushes Tua Cara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tua Cara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stardust has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Tua Cara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tua Cara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara is trying to break free.
Tua Cara misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stardust, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Desceosarrafo.
Come on Desceosarrafo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Livingstone is looking to break free of the clinch but Desceosarrafo has double underhooks. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Livingstone walks into a jab.
Livingstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo scores with a three punch combo!
Livingstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livingstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livingstone.
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!#CL2#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Livingstone, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Desceosarrafo.
Livingstone wants to clinch up but Desceosarrafo keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Livingstone backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Livingstone and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Livingstone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Livingstone gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Livingstone is trying to break free.
Desceosarrafo lands a shoulder strike.
Desceosarrafo pushes Livingstone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Livingstone misses with a combination
and Desceosarrafo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Livingstone is rocked!
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Livingstone tries to circle away but Desceosarrafo has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Desceosarrafo on the inside.
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#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Desceosarrafo clobbers Livingstone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Livingstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desceosarrafo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livingstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with Livingstone against the cage. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Desceosarrafo. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Livingstone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Desceosarrafo defending well as Livingstone loads up on a big left hand.
Livingstone moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Nice cross by Desceosarrafo.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch but Desceosarrafo keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Livingstone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Livingstone get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Livingstone stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Desceosarrafo runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Escalante closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Escalante manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Escalante gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Escalante misses with a punch on the inside.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz is trying to drag Escalante to the mat but Escalante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.#TD2#
Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escalante is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control but Escalante is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Escalante controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Escalante takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.#SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Escalante has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cruz but great work by Escalante.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Escalante keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escalante's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Escalante stands up and beckons Cruz to join him on the feet.
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Escalante moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Escalante is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escalante down to the mat. Escalante avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Escalante.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Escalante with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Cruz dives in and grabs Escalante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escalante pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Escalante scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Escalante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz looks winded!
Escalante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Escalante tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escalante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escalante as he jumps to the side.
Escalante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escalante.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escalante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Escalante has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Escalante gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Escalante.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escalante is defending well.
Escalante lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Escalante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Escalante. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escalante is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Escalante circles away and we're back to standing.
Escalante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Escalante.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escalante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz switches off momentarily and Escalante cracks him with a monster right hand! Cruz topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Escalante dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Escalante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Vicente Escalante really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
P Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as P Cruz backs up against the cage.
P Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
P Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy slips under a jab from P Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around P Cruz's waist but P Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
P Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy scores with a jab. P Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from P Cruz misses.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from P Cruz.
P Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around P Cruz's waist but P Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
P Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy slips a straight right by P Cruz.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy misses with the combination.
P Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings P Cruz. #ROC2#P Cruz is rocked!
Murphy drops P Cruz with a naaaaasty hook - P Cruz is in real trouble here! Murphy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manus Murphy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manus Murphy made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares wants a takedown but no success here.
Soares is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soares 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.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break the clinch but Soares has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Soares gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Desceosarrafo regains guard.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Desceosarrafo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares throws a strike but Desceosarrafo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Desceosarrafo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soares is proving hard to escape from.
Soares controlling Desceosarrafo's posture.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but Soares has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soares is on top in guard. #REVR#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but Soares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares wants to control from the top but Desceosarrafo keeps moving.
Desceosarrafo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares.
Soares lands a couple of elbows.
Soares wants to control from the top but Desceosarrafo keeps moving.
Soares 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.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but Soares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soares wants to control from the top but Desceosarrafo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Soares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Desceosarrafo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Desceosarrafo's head.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soares's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Desceosarrafo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo misses with a lunging right hand
and Soares counters with a two punch combo.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Desceosarrafo manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo has Soares up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
Soares lands a jab to Desceosarrafo's midsection.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Soares keeps it at a distance.
Soares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Soares lands an overhand right.
Soares lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Soares instigates a clinch.
Soares can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbervan Soares. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Soares gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
Soares chips away with some ground and pound.
Soares is stalling in the full guard.
Soares won't allow Desceosarrafo to get back to his feet. #T4#
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soares looking to sit in guard and control but Desceosarrafo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead Soares has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but Soares is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Desceosarrafo in a clinch.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desceosarrafo can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Soares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soares cracks Desceosarrafo with a good jab.
Desceosarrafo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Desceosarrafo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Desceosarrafo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soares is controlling him.
Soares working some strikes from top position.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Soares throws a big right hand that misses.
Soares is looking to work some ground and pound but Desceosarrafo has wrist control.
Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soares lands a couple of elbows.
Gilbervan Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares is in close to Desceosarrafo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it.
Soares distracts Desceosarrafo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soares stops Desceosarrafo from standing up.
Desceosarrafo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Desceosarrafo is keeping the position.
Soares pushing down on Desceosarrafo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Desceosarrafo tries to kick Soares off but Soares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soares winds up and cracks Desceosarrafo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soares wants to control but Desceosarrafo is keeping him busy.
Desceosarrafo taking some punishment here, with Soares in his half guard.
Soares working over Desceosarrafo with some ground and pound. Desceosarrafo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Soares working the head and body with strikes.
Desceosarrafo is still in real trouble! Can Soares finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo tries to kick Soares off but Soares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soares is taking a breather. Desceosarrafo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soares is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Desceosarrafo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Soares fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Desceosarrafo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Soares! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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