Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Hallows lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hubble. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows with the counter takedown but Hubble avoids it easily.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallows connects with a body shot.
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows throws the kick towards the body but Hubble avoids it.
Hallows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hallows has Hubble up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallows misses with the head strike.
Hallows tries a body shot but Hubble blocks it.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Hubble uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hubble wants the takedown. Hallows is fighting it off but Hubble persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hallows's guard against the cage.

Hallows pushes Hubble off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hubble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows looks to land a right hand but Hubble moved out of range.
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hubble manages to avoid it.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.#T2#
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows pushes Hubble away with a front kick.
Hubble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hallows clinches with his opponent.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Hubble 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut.
Hubble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Hallows tries to bum rush Hubble with a series of wild strikes but Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Hubble gets tackled into the cage by Hallows. Hallows maintains the clinch.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Hubble in his tracks for a moment.
Hubble takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Hubble is trying to trip Hallows. He has hold of a leg but Hallows is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hubble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hallows has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hubble is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hubble lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Hubble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Hubble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallows leaves Hubble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Hubble moved out of range nicely.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hubble avoids the body shot from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up but Hubble circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallows throws a hook but Hubble blocks it.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#Edwin Hubble's cut is getting worse.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows thuds his shin into the meat of Hubble's side.
Hubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Hallows throws a push kick but Hubble slaps the foot to one side.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hubble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hubble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hubble ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows scores with a nice head shot.
Hallows slips a straight right by Hubble.
Hubble blocks a jab.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hubble momentarily.
Hubble keeps the fight on the outside.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows throws a body kick.
Hallows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with the combination.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.#CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hallows.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hubble controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Hallows.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hubble can't get the takedown. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hubble's brow.
Hubble is pushing Hallows up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hubble avoiding damage.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Hubble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hubble leaning against his opponent.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hubble avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hubble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hubble blocks the elbow strike.
Hallows lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Edwin Hubble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Hubble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hallows is trying to keep Hubble in close.
Hallows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hubble connects with a couple of short punches.
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Hallows blocks nicely.
Hallows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble 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.
Hubble 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. #T4##SUB#
Hubble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble being controlled here momentarily.
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hubble slips a straight right by Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hubble misses the shot to the body.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallows.
Hubble swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
Hallows misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble lands with a shot to the body.
Hallows tests Hubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hubble misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick from Hallows.
Hallows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hubble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Hubble keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwin Hubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hallows tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hubble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hallows's guard.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Hallows is keeping the position.#ES2#
Hallows has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hubble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallows with a jab.
Hubble throws the left hand but Hallows avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Hallows throws a right and a left that Hubble avoids nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hubble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Hallows as Hubble shoots in.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hallows has closed the distance and engaged Hubble in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallows 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Nice takedown defense from Graves. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Graves cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy slips under a jab from Graves.
Hardy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hardy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hardy.
Hardy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Graves misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hardy misses.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Graves duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Graves scores with a hook.#T3#
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves with a jab.
Tyrone Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves lands with a cross. #TD2#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy lands with a punch from half guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Graves is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Graves wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet. #T5#
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hardy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T6#
Graves scores with a jab.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Graves throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardy swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves lands a body shot. #T7#
Graves throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Hardy's cut even more.
Graves misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Graves trying to remain calm as Hardy controls from the top position.#T8#
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
Graves wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Hardy is working Graves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves pulls Hardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hardy cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Graves pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardy content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Hardy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy'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##TD2#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Hardy is taking a breather. Graves 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.
Graves has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Graves trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Graves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves controlling the position well.
Graves trying to control but Hardy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy. #T3#
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Graves controlling the position for now.#T5#
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Oliver Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves controlling the position for now.
Graves wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Graves is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T7#
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Graves has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardy is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T8#
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graves has his hands on Hardy's head, controlling the position.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hardy is now in half guard.
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.#T9#
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graves trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Hardy there.
Hardy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves with a jab.
Hardy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Graves lands with a cross.
Hardy misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Graves misses. #T1#
Hardy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Graves is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hardy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardy is in Graves's guard.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves controlling Hardy's posture.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Graves lands a head shot.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.#T4#
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
Graves trying to control the position here.
Hardy stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves is letting Hardy control him for a moment.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy working away.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #T5#
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy gets to mount! Graves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Graves tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Graves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Graves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Graves has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.#TD2#
Hardy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Graves is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Graves keeps control of the position easily here as Hardy tries to buck him off.
Hardy tries to break free. #T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Graves controlling the positon.
Hardy wants to control his opponent's hands but Graves gets his hands free.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Graves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Hardy staying busy and making it hard for Graves to control.
Hardy just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hardy doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Hardy.
I think Hardy 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!
Tyrone Graves retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tiger is defended easily by Abrazos.
Tiger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Abrazos pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger shoots in looking for a takedown. Abrazos tries to sprawl out of it but Tiger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abrazos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Abrazos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashot Tiger.
Abrazos scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Abrazos's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Tiger takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Abrazos lands a left and a right that send Tiger crashing to the mat, dazed. Abrazos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Ashot Tiger has been cut.
Tiger with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Abrazos counters with a crisp one two that drops Tiger! Abrazos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tiger to his feet! Tiger is in big trouble!
Tiger looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger shoots in for a double leg but Abrazos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abrazos lands a body shot.
Abrazos lands with a big left! Tiger is wobbled badly! Abrazos comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tiger to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Abrazos!
Pablo Abrazos retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pablo Abrazos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwarzschild moves away.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwarzschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Schwarzschild's shoulder, as Schwarzschild tries to avoid the shot.
Schwarzschild is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black checks a leg kick.
Schwarzschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schwarzschild takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Schwarzschild misses with a straight left.
Schwarzschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Schwarzschild moves away and avoids it.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by clinching up but Black breaks away and moves out of range.
Black lands a nice hook to Schwarzschild's body. Schwarzschild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schwarzschild is looking to land body kicks.
Black feints the counter takedown.
Schwarzschild moves out of range of the body kick.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Black manages to circle out of the way.
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut.
Schwarzschild wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Schwarzschild pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Schwarzschild looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Black staying out of range there.
Schwarzschild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.#CL2#
Black pushes Schwarzschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Black blocks an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzschild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Schwarzschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Schwarzschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Schwarzschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karl Schwarzschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarzschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Black rushes Schwarzschild and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Black lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excalam Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzschild throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Schwarzschild throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Schwarzschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwarzschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schwarzschild.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schwarzschild tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Schwarzschild's guard.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Black wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzschild, not yet.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzschild is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karl Schwarzschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Schwarzschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzschild doesn't seem bothered though.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schwarzschild misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Black digs a good hook to Schwarzschild's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoids the body shot from Schwarzschild.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwarzschild.
Black stuns Schwarzschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schwarzschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook #TD2#
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzschild fights it but they end up in guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzschild blocks nicely.
Schwarzschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep but no luck.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard. #T2#
Schwarzschild trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzschild.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black landing a few strikes.
Schwarzschild is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Monkey Magic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzschild keeps working.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Schwarzschild controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Black is putting a hurting on Schwarzschild here, landing some big shots from side control.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black with the ground and pound but Schwarzschild regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwarzschild is looking to get to half guard.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black trying to control but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Schwarzschild is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Excalam Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzschild tries to hold on but Black postures up.
Black landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schwarzschild?
Schwarzschild is working to get back to half guard.
Black with a couple of short strikes.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schwarzschild hang on?
Schwarzschild taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Black jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schwarzschild manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schwarzschild is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Excalam Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Schwarzschild.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black tries to pull guard but Schwarzschild won't allow it.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black looking to stall.
Schwarzschild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schwarzschild creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Schwarzschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black scores with a one two! Schwarzschild had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Excalam Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schwarzschild is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it. #T1#
Black slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Schwarzschild with a jab.
Schwarzschild looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schwarzschild lands a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Excalam Black's cut even more.
Schwarzschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A slow jab from Schwarzschild misses its intended target.
Schwarzschild tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black with the counter takedown but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.
Schwarzschild connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Black is rocked!
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwarzschild is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Schwarzschild circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwarzschild looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Black fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarzschild to the mat! Schwarzschild manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzschild swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking to cinch up a triangle. Black throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Schwarzschild's body to avoid the submission. Schwarzschild has instead reached around Black's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Schwarzschild arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Schwarzschild!
Karl Schwarzschild thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
OBrien looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clerk Maxwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
OBrien thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
OBrien wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, OBrien manages to miss with strikes from the back.
OBrien throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell covering up well under a series of strikes from OBrien.
OBrien throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clerk Maxwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get OBrien off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
OBrien is looking to control Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clerk Maxwell to escape the position.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Clerk Maxwell is staying busy.
Clerk Maxwell tries to escape the position.
OBrien is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. OBrien gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. OBrien gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. OBrien apologises and we restart here on the feet.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OBrien shoots and misses #CL2#
and Clerk Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell pushes OBrien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Clerk Maxwell closes the distance and pushes OBrien back into the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from OBrien.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clerk Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
OBrien controls Clerk Maxwell momentarily but Clerk Maxwell frees himself.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
Clerk Maxwell won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clerk Maxwell's guard. #REVR#
OBrien 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.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OBrien postures up. #T4#
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clerk Maxwell defending well though.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off.#TD#
OBrien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clerk Maxwell!
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control OBrien's posture but OBrien avoids it.
OBrien is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien in side control, throwing shots but Clerk Maxwell defends.
OBrien in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clerk Maxwell dodges the ground and pound from OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien is trying to ground and pound but Clerk Maxwell uses the momentary lack of control by OBrien to regain half guard.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Clerk Maxwell dodges it nicely. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien is just content to waste time from the top position. Clerk Maxwell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head. #T3#
OBrien stalling away here and it's allowed Clerk Maxwell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pulling down on OBrien's head. It's preventing any offense from OBrien, at least for the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
Clerk Maxwell working a defensive guard here.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Clerk Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OBrien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.#TD#
OBrien jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lochlain OBrien dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for OBrien on that attempt.
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Clerk Maxwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clerk Maxwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien wants to clinch.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but OBrien is out of range.
OBrien needs to keep his hands up - Clerk Maxwell had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge right that knocks OBrien out cold! Clerk Maxwell is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
Our winner, James Clerk Maxwell, 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: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Schrodinger misses its intended target.
Schrodinger throws a shot from downtown. Galilei moves away and avoids it.
Schrodinger misses with an uppercut
enabling Galilei to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut.
Schrodinger avoids the body shot from Galilei.
Schrodinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Galilei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Galilei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Schrodinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schrodinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Galilei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schrodinger thinking.
Good exchange - Galilei coming out on top.
Galilei lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schrodinger looks winded!
Galilei connects with a body shot.#KD#
Galilei lands a big head kick that sends Schrodinger tumbling to the mat! Galilei takes a step backwards and waves Schrodinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Galilei scores with a jab to the body.
Galilei keeps Schrodinger at a distance using the push kick.
Galilei connects with a stiff jab that staggers Schrodinger - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Galileo Galilei!
Galileo Galilei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Glover tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Jackson punishes Glover's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glover misses with a double jab #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Glover defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glover can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is pressing down on Glover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glover is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Glover turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard. #SUB#
Glover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glover has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Glover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Glover defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glover tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Glover has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Glover manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
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 Jon Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glover leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Glover avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A big left from Glover misses.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Glover to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glover avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Glover punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Glover.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roger Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Glover lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Glover throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson with a poor takedown
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Glover's guard.#T1##SUB#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glover! #REVB#
Jackson wants to control but Glover postures up.
Glover wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover controlling from side mount. #T2#
Jackson looking for a sweep but Glover has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Glover sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Glover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Glover has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Jackson with the active half guard here but Glover passes nicely into side control.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glover wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glover trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Glover tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson has his hands on Glover's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Glover really dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses the body punch
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Glover is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Glover's guard.#SUB#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glover dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Glover passes into side control.
Jackson is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
Glover tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Glover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Glover looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Glover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Glover dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glover scores with a shot to the body.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Glover lands a head shot.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Glover. #T1#
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Jab by Glover.
Glover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover avoids the body shot from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glover scores with a body shot.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Glover misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Glover throws a one two combo.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Glover with a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
Jon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Glover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Glover!
Roger Glover is the new welterweight champion!
Roger Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Schneider connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Schneider misses its intended target.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schneider staying out of range there.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Schneider is trying to control the position but Hall postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Schneider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.#SUB2#
Hall has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schneider to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hall is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schneider pulls down on the head and he's put Hall to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred Schneider!
An out of breath Fred Schneider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Bruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Bruce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell wants to clinch.
Bruce throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Joe McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce thinks about countering with a body kick.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McConnell tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruce throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch up
and Bruce counters with a nice body kick.
Bruce stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConnell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bruce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Bruce blocks a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Bruce has been cut.
Bruce swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #T3#
Bruce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Bruce. #BC#
Bruce manages to break the clinch.
Bruce misses with an attempted mid kick.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Bruce avoids it with no problem.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Bruce counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
McConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bruce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McConnell looks winded!
McConnell misses with a right hand
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell misses with an uppercut
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce jabs McConnell right on the nose. McConnell blinks but takes it well.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bruce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell wants to clinch#KD#
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends McConnell toppling to the canvas! McConnell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce throws a quick counter kick to the body but McConnell avoids it.
Bruce catches McConnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Bruce's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bruce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Bruce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
McConnell gets a clinch. #BC#
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruce jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bruce looks for the body kick but McConnell saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.
Bruce clobbers McConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McConnell tries to clinch up.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
Bruce is looking to counter punch.
Bruce connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bruce, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Bruce.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?#KD#
Bruce lands a left and a right that send McConnell crashing to the mat, dazed. Bruce thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McConnell out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Boltzmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Romanow as he connects with a hook.
Boltzmann misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Romanow's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romanow blocks the body kick.
Boltzmann throws a hook but Romanow blocks it.#TD#
Romanow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boltzmann is pulling down on Romanow's head. It's preventing any offense from Romanow, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romanow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romanow trying to control but Boltzmann is working from the bottom.
Romanow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Boltzmann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romanow 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.
Boltzmann trying to control the position.
Romanow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boltzmann has Romanow pulled in close to control his posture.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Romanow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romanow being controlled here momentarily.
Boltzmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romanow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romanow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romanow is looking to work some ground and pound but Boltzmann has wrist control.
Boltzmann is controlling Romanow's posture.
Boltzmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanow scoring with some ground and pound.
Romanow connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanow scoring with some ground and pound.
Romanow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Romanow is looking to work some ground and pound but Boltzmann has wrist control.
Boltzmann trying to control the position.
Boltzmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boltzmann is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boltzmann trying to control from the bottom.
Boltzmann has hold of Romanow's hands but Romanow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boltzmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romanow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romanow's back!
Romanow trying to control the position but Boltzmann manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Boltzmann has the hooks in. Romanow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Romanow is working hard here to advance position.
Boltzmann throwing sloppy strikes.
Boltzmann really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Romanow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow 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#
Romanow staying out of range there.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boltzmann ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
Boltzmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boltzmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boltzmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boltzmann looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Romanow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Romanow clobbers Boltzmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romanow misses with an uppercut
enabling Boltzmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Boltzmann scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Boltzmann walks into a straight right hand from Romanow.
Romanow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boltzmann can do to turn this around?
Boltzmann ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boltzmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romanow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boltzmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boltzmann's waist but Boltzmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romanow off to one side. #T1#
Boltzmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romanow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romanow takes one on the button.
Boltzmann misses with a head kick.
Romanow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boltzmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romanow misses with a looping left.
Romanow misses with an uppercut
enabling Boltzmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Boltzmann lands a nice looking body kick.
Romanow takes one to the side of the head.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Boltzmann counters with a nice body kick.
Romanow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ludwig Boltzmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Boltzmann.
Romanow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boltzmann moves out of range as Romanow strikes.#T2#
Boltzmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romanow takes a swing at Boltzmann's ribcage but misses.
Boltzmann slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Boltzmann.
Romanow moves out of range of the body kick from Boltzmann. #TD#
Romanow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Romanow working over Boltzmann with some ground and pound. Boltzmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boltzmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow.
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanow with the ground and pound but Boltzmann uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Romanow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romanow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boltzmann is trying to keep Romanow in close.
Romanow postures up in Boltzmann's guard and throws a big left but Boltzmann blocks it.
Romanow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romanow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boltzmann's head.
Romanow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romanow tries to free his leg and advance position but Boltzmann is retaining full guard.
Romanow postures up in Boltzmann's guard and throws a big left but Boltzmann blocks it.
Boltzmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boltzmann controls Romanow momentarily but Romanow frees himself.
Romanow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Romanow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romanow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romanow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boltzmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanow throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Romanow is working Boltzmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Romanow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boltzmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Boltzmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Romanow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Romanow thows a huge punch but Boltzmann dodges it nicely.
Romanow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boltzmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romanow is working away from the top position though.
Romanow working over Boltzmann with some ground and pound. Boltzmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Romanow winds up and cracks Boltzmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boltzmann has hold of Romanow's hands but Romanow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Romanow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boltzmann has his hands clasped together around Romanow's back. He's all about the action.
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boltzmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Romanow trying to mount his opponent but Boltzmann defends it.
Romanow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boltzmann defending well though.
Romanow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boltzmann is looking for a sweep. Romanow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boltzmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romanow works his way into side control.
Romanow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boltzmann sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boltzmann taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Boltzmann taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boltzmann dodges the ground and pound from Romanow.
Boltzmann parries the strikes from Romanow easily there. Romanow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boltzmann to escape.
Boltzmann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Romanow connects with a decent elbow.
Romanow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Romanow landing a few strikes.
Romanow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romanow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romanow is putting a hurting on Boltzmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boltzmann is looking for a sweep.
Romanow looks up at the clock and then as Boltzmann takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Romanow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
Marcel Romanow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boltzmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Romanow working the ground and pound.
Boltzmann is not content to let Romanow control the position.
Boltzmann wants to control but Romanow postures up.
Romanow is chipping away with strikes.
Boltzmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romanow controls the position. #T4#
Romanow is looking to take a break and control but Boltzmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Romanow stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Boltzmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ludwig Boltzmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boltzmann is letting Romanow control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow taking a break here but Boltzmann is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Romanow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romanow, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Soaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki cracks Pauli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Pauli blocks the low kick.
Soaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Pauli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pauli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki misses with a few strikes there.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pauli. #T1#
Pauli throws a sloppy body shot
and Soaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Pauli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pauli cracks Soaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pauli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soaki.
Soaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Pauli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pauli slips under a jab.
Pauli is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pauli.
Soaki fails with the takedown
and Pauli counters with a thumping low kick.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Pauli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Soaki! Pauli lets Soaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pauli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Pauli counters with a huge left! Soaki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pauli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Soaki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pauli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tokoni Soaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Godwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susskind.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godwin manages to avoid it.
Godwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Susskind manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godwin moves away.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Susskind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Godwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Susskind misses with a kick to the body
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susskind counters with a nice body shot.
Godwin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Susskind only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Susskind lands a nice looking body shot.
Godwin 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.
A lazy left from Susskind finds it's target.#T1#
Godwin misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.
Godwin avoids the head kick by Susskind.
Godwin tries to clinch but Susskind moves away
and Susskind counters with a nice uppercut.
Susskind tried to score with a low kick but Godwin checks it.
Susskind changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Godwin as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Godwin misses the target.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susskind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Godwin. #T2#
Susskind misses with a body kick.
Susskind lands a jab to Godwin's midsection.
Godwin throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Godwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Susskind counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Godwin thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susskind scores with a leg kick.
Godwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Susskind scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Susskind tries a head kick but it misses.
Godwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susskind.#T3#
Godwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Susskind.
Susskind is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Godwin closes the distance and pushes Susskind back into the cage.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin wants to stall.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susskind taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Godwin fails to land.
Susskind blocking some punches.
Susskind prevents a body shot from Godwin. #TD#
Godwin has clasped his hands together around Susskind's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Godwin throws an elbow but Susskind slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The strikes coming from Godwin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Susskind regains half guard, as Godwin was trying to land strikes.
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Susskind's head.
Susskind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Godwin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin throwing shots but Susskind is blocking nicely.
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Susskind's head.
Godwin throwing shots but Susskind is blocking nicely.
Susskind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Susskind to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonard Susskind will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Godwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Susskind just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard Susskind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin darts in trying to clinch
and Susskind counters with a body kick.
Susskind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Susskind changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susskind does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Godwin punishes Susskind's body with a nice straight punch.
Susskind is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Godwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Godwin takes one to the chin there.
Godwin jabs at Susskind's body.
Susskind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Susskind throws a lazy body kick
and Godwin counters with a nice body shot.
Godwin has his takedown stuffed
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.
Susskind throws a leg kick which misses Godwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Godwin tries to avoid it.
Susskind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godwin looks to clinch
and Susskind counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Susskind. Godwin shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susskind manages to avoid it.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.
Susskind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Godwin.
A telegraphed right hand from Godwin misses the target.
Godwin misses with a hook to the body
and Susskind counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godwin throws a right hand that Susskind ducks under and follows up with a left that Susskind also avoids with ease.
Susskind now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Godwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Godwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Susskind darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Susskind throws the kick towards the body but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin moves away from the strike by Susskind.
Leonard Susskind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Godwin drives through and clinches with Susskind against the cage. #TD#
Godwin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Susskind has momentary wrist control but Godwin slips an elbow through the middle.
Godwin is fighting to break Susskind's control of his arms but Susskind is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Godwin wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving. #T4#
Godwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Susskind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Susskind has Godwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Godwin throwing strikes but missing.
Godwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Susskind is trying to control the position but Godwin postures up.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Susskind is controlling Godwin's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Janko Godwin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Godwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Susskind will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Susskind misses #CL#
and Godwin moves into the clinch.
Godwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Susskind swings wildly with an uppercut but Godwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Susskind prevents it.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Susskind is trying to break free.
A short right from Godwin.
Susskind blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin is trying to pull guard but Susskind turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Susskind misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susskind.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godwin.
Godwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Susskind - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Susskind. #T1#
Susskind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Susskind lands an uppercut.
Janko Godwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Susskind stops a takedown attempt from Godwin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Susskind is fighting off a takedown attempt but Godwin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Susskind to the mat. Susskind regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Godwin 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.
Godwin trying to control but Susskind is working from the bottom.
Godwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janko Godwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Godwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Godwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Susskind pulls Godwin in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Godwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Susskind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godwin wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving.
Godwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Godwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Susskind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godwin.
Susskind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godwin. #T3#
Susskind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Godwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Godwin.
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Susskind.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Godwin tries to clinch but Susskind is having none of it.
Susskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godwin is looking for a counter combo.
Godwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonard Susskind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godwin misses with a right hand
and Susskind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Susskind counters with a nice uppercut.
Susskind throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Godwin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susskind motions for Godwin to come forward. Susskind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Susskind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Godwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Susskind tries to land a leg kick but Godwin saw it coming and moves away.
Godwin wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godwin punishes Susskind's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janko Godwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godwin 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janko Godwin!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023

170 cm
32 yrs
165 lbs

185 cm
44 yrs
185 lbs

Einstein

MacGowan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Albert Einstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Einstein gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Einstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Einstein. #SUB#
Einstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGowan is just riding it out for now. Einstein eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully. #T1#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Einstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Einstein pulls MacGowan in to control the position.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan has Einstein pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein preventing the sweep.
Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Einstein trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Einstein postures up.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.#T4#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan is trying to keep Einstein in close.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Einstein defends it easily.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.#T5##SUB#
Einstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Einstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T6#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
MacGowan won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.#SUB#
Einstein looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily. #SUB#
Einstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#T7#
MacGowan is fighting to break Einstein's control of his arms but Einstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Einstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Einstein trying to control the position. #T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Einstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Einstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Einstein!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Einstein (8) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Einstein tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs. #T9##SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan is not content to let Einstein control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
Einstein wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T11#
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well. #T12#
Well, if Einstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein controlling the pace.
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Einstein trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Einstein wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan moves into full guard. #T13#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Einstein being controlled here momentarily.
Einstein won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to keep Einstein in close.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pulls Einstein in to control the position. #T14##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Einstein postures up.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is pulling down on Einstein's head to control his posture.
Einstein passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Einstein moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Einstein (11) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Einstein pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Einstein jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacGowan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to remain calm as Einstein controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Einstein takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Albert Einstein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023

170 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

170 cm
32 yrs
165 lbs

Kersikov

Einstein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Einstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Einstein
Kersikov prevents Einstein from moving into mount.
Kersikov is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Einstein off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein tries to escape the position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Einstein's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Einstein is staying busy.#T1#
Einstein trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Einstein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Einstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Einstein buck him off.
Einstein trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Einstein can't escape the position.
Einstein trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Einstein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov not allowing Einstein to control his hands.
Einstein wants to escape the position. #T3#
Einstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Einstein tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Einstein is still trying to improve position.
Einstein wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov is thwarting Einstein's attempts to control the position.
Einstein is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Einstein is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Einstein avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Einstein gets back to full guard.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Einstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Einstein, not yet.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Einstein is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #SUB2#
Einstein throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein wants to control but Kersikov postures up.#T6#
Kersikov trying to control the position but Einstein is working away.
Einstein is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov gets to mount! Einstein was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Einstein keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Einstein is looking to escape.
Einstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T8#
Einstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Einstein is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Einstein is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Einstein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Einstein trying to control here.
Einstein tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Einstein is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Einstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov pushing down on Einstein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Einstein trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Einstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T11##SUB2#
Einstein actively working from the bottom here.
Einstein trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Einstein is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Einstein gets back to full guard.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Einstein has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Einstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Einstein is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Einstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Einstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Einstein is being controlled here.
Einstein is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Einstein!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (4) Einstein
Einstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T14#
Einstein tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Einstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) Einstein

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Vogels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pop throws a jab when Vogels was well out of range.
Pop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pop tries to counter by clinching up but Vogels breaks away and moves out of range.
Pop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogels.
Vogels steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vogels throws the kick towards the body but Pop avoids it.
Pop tries to clinch up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vogels.
Vogels is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Pop moves into range and clinches up with Vogels.
Pop looking to throw knees to the head but Vogels is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vogels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pop tries to land knees in the clinch but Vogels avoids the damage to the body.
Vogels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pop lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Pop.
Vogels looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogels takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Pop lands a nice knee to the body.
Pop lands an elbow inside.
Pop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vogels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nero Vogels has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pop.
Pop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vogels's defenses.
Pop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pop is looking to control Vogels's arms but Vogels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pop has his back to the ropes.
Pop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pop.
Pop blocks an elbow strike from Vogels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogels.
Pop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vogels tries to throw a body punch but Pop avoids it by throwing Vogels back against the ropes.
Vogels works on Pop's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Vogels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pops head.
Pop tries to land knees in the clinch but Vogels avoids the damage to the body.
Pop looking to stall. #T2#
Pop lands an elbow just above Vogels 's eye.
A short right from Vogels.
Vogels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pop trying to land knees to the body.
Vogels tries to throw a body punch but Pop avoids it by throwing Vogels back against the ropes.
Pop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogels is defending well for now.
Pop scores a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vogels's brow.
Vogels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vogels.
Pop takes a shot to the head.
Vogels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vogels lands a body shot.
Pop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pop is looking to control Vogels's arms but Vogels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pop has his back to the ropes.
Vogels landing knees to the body.
Pop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vogels crunches a lovely knee into Pop's ribcage.
Vogels lands a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iggy Pop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Vogels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pop misses with a straight right.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vogels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vogels misses with a combination #CL#
and Pop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pop.
Vogels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pop blocking some punches.
Vogels can't find room to land a body shot as Pop controls the action.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Pop.
A short right from Vogels on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vogels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Vogels on the inside.
Vogels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pop blocks a body shot from Vogels.
Pop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Pop. #T1#
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pop is looking to control Vogels's arms but Vogels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pop has his back to the ropes.
Pop will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vogels up against the ropes.
Pop missing with knees to the body.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Pop managing to block the knees to the body from Vogels.
Pop trying to stall but Vogels improves his position.
Pop blocks an uppercut.
Pop stalling in the clinch but Vogels improves position.
Pop blocking some punches.
Vogels misses with some punches.
Pop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vogels backwards.
Vogels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vogels struggles to land a body shot inside as Pop controls his hands.
Pop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pop throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Pop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Vogels.
Vogels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pop missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vogels.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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#
Vogels manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vogels.#CL2#
Vogels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vogels avoids it.
Pop lands an elbow inside that Vogels shrugs off.
Pop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vogels is keeping busy.
Pop wants to stall.
Vogels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vogels avoids the elbow strike from Pop, against the ropes.
Vogels misses with a body punch.
Vogels lands a hook that snaps the head of Pop backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Vogels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nero Vogels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vogels.
Vogels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vogels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pop if he has to take too many more of those.
Vogels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pop punishes Vogels's body with a nice straight punch.
Vogels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pop tries to clinch up but Vogels circles away and keeps his distance.
Vogels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels throws the kick towards the body but Pop avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vogels.
Pop blocks the body kick.
Vogels tries to land a leg kick but Pop saw it coming and moves away.
Nero Vogels seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Vogels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nero Vogels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogels throws the kick towards the body but Pop avoids it.
Pop thuds his right hand into Vogels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vogels counters with a good low kick that Pop was not able to check.
Vogels with a hook.
Pop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vogels can pounce on him.
Vogels thuds his shin into the meat of Pop's side.
Vogels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vogels.
Pop doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogels circles away. #T2#
Vogels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pop if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Vogels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogels with a nice cross.
Vogels thows a body kick. Pop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vogels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vogels. That one must have hurt.
Pop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pop is looking to clinch.
Vogels follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Vogels. That snapped Pop's head back.
Vogels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pop avoids the body shot from Vogels.
Pop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vogels manages to circle out of the way.
Pop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vogels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vogels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Vogels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vogels 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Leon moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and De Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Hardy misses.
De Leon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Leon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Leon misses the jab.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Leon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leon is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy thows a huge punch but De Leon dodges it nicely.
De Leon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy. #T1#
De Leon trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Leon trying to get back to full guard but Hardy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hardy 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.
De Leon tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy punching from mount but De Leon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
De Leon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy prevents De Leon from getting the reversal.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
De Leon taking shots to the head.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
De Leon is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy breaks from De Leon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Leon is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
De Leon tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy looking to finish De Leon with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Leon!
De Leon is trying to escape the mount.
De Leon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardy landing punches.
Hardy unloading with bombs!#ROC#De Leon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.
Hardy looking to control but De Leon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Leon is still in real trouble! Can Hardy finish him?#T3#
Hardy prevents De Leon from getting the reversal.
De Leon seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy lands a heavy elbow.
De Leon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Leon tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy cracks De Leon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy wants to control the pace but De Leon is squirming around nicely.
Hardy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardy is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and De Leon goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hardy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
An out of breath Oliver Hardy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023

170 cm
32 yrs
165 lbs

185 cm
44 yrs
185 lbs

Einstein

MacGowan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Albert Einstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Einstein enables MacGowan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Einstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Einstein (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Einstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Einstein seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Einstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass. #T1#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Einstein dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls Einstein in close to prevent any damage.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Einstein is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB#
Einstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Einstein.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Einstein prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Well, if Einstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Einstein trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here. #T4#
Einstein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Einstein is proving a slippery customer.
Einstein stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Einstein defends easily. #T5#
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control the position. #T6#
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Einstein won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (6) MacGowan
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Einstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einstein manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Einstein's guard.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Einstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Einstein is looking to cinch up a triangle. MacGowan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Einstein's body to avoid the submission. Einstein has instead reached around MacGowan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Einstein arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GOAT MW Boxing Round 3
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Jones Jr needs to keep his hands up - Eubank had a free shot at his head there.
Jones Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Eubank counters with a left to the body.
Chris Eubank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheers as Eubank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones Jr doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Jones Jr cracks Eubank with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Eubank is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Eubank is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Eubank is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chris Eubank has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eubank throws a sloppy body shot
and as Eubank tries to reset, Jones Jr cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Eubank is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roy Jones Jr!

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Galilei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Galilei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Galilei falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Tartakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tartakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Galilei is pulling down on Tartakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tartakov, at least for the moment.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Tartakov.#TD2#
Tartakov dives in and scores a takedown into Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Galilei has control of Tartakov's left arm, preventing Tartakov from doing any damage.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galilei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov pushing down on Galilei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov seems to be working for a kimura but Galilei defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Galilei defending well.
Galilei has hold of Tartakov's hands but Tartakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Tartakov there.
Galilei trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tartakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov. #T4#
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galilei sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tartakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tartakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tartakov trying to control from half guard but Galilei is working away.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galilei is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov 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#
Tartakov misses with an uppercut. Galilei saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Galilei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galilei scores with a sloppy right hand. Tartakov should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Galilei.
Galilei looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Galilei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Galilei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartakov. Tartakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Galilei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tartakov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galilei pinned against the cage. Galilei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galilei jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Tartakov swings widly with a right hand
and Galilei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tartakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tartakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Galilei. No joy for Tartakov on that attempt.
Galileo Galilei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Galilei throws an overhand right that lands on Tartakov's shoulder, as Tartakov tries to avoid the shot.
Tartakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galilei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tartakov. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Tartakov throws a hook to the side of Galilei's head but Galilei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Tartakov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galilei doesn't seem phased though.
Tartakov feints and then cracks Galilei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galilei down.
Tartakov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov scores with the left hand. Galilei knows he should have avoided that one.
Galilei misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Galilei scores with the left hand. Tartakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tartakov goes for a double leg but Galilei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galilei continues to drive forward.
Galilei misses with a head kick.
Galilei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartakov throws out a counter right but Galilei avoids it with no problem.
Tartakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Tartakov - just one landing.
Galilei misses with a body kick.#T4#
Galilei tests Tartakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Galilei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tartakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galilei holds on and takes a little breather.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galilei was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Galilei #TD2#
so Tartakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tartakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tartakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galilei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
Tartakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov throwing strikes from guard but Galilei blocks nicely.
Tartakov trying to control but Galilei is working from the bottom. #T1#
Galilei wants to hit a sweep here but Tartakov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Galilei there!
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galilei is looking to escape.
Galilei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Tartakov unloading with bombs!
Tartakov looking to finish with strikes here!
Galilei is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Tartakov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galilei turns into him and now he's in Tartakov's guard.
Galilei passes into half guard. #T3#
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galilei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galilei's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tartakov.
Tartakov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Galilei.#SUB2#
Tartakov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galilei defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for the RNC. #T4#
Galilei tries to break free.
Galilei is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Galilei is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tartakov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galilei's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tartakov's hands.
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Galilei is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov wants to control the position but Galilei frees himself and scrambles - Tartakov manages to regain control in side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TL Fight Night 23
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Ramsey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abrazos. That did some damage!
Abrazos lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramsey's head.#CUT#It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut.
Ramsey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abrazos to score with a decent uppercut.
Abrazos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramsey. Ramsey obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramsey lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramsey connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.
Abrazos misses with a hook to the body
and Ramsey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsey misses with a head kick.
Abrazos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Ramsey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramsey lands a head kick! #T1#
Abrazos swings for the body but Ramsey moves out of range.
We've been told by Abrazos's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramsey throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Abrazos counters with a crisp one two that drops Ramsey! Abrazos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ramsey to his feet! Ramsey is in big trouble!#ROC#Ramsey is rocked!
Abrazos drops Ramsey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ramsey! Abrazos dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Abrazos!
Pablo Abrazos retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Pablo Abrazos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Brychczy throws a good cross that connects.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy misses the jab.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brychczy swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Brychczy.
Brychczy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clerk Maxwell has time to react.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a really nice looking cross but Brychczy seems unphased.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Brychczy misses
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brychczy throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot that sends Brychczy's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brychczy cracks Clerk Maxwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
As Brychczy tries to get set, Clerk Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Brychczy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brychczy lands with a hook. Clerk Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab-cross combination.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Brychczy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Clerk Maxwell gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brychczy lands with a light punch inside.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
Brychczy misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
A hook to the body from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brychczy lands a hook that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Clerk Maxwell - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Marek Brychczy has been cut.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Brychczy is rocked!
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike.
Brychczy is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Brychczy seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Brychczy lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brychczy gets through Clerk Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy tries to work over Clerk Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Clerk Maxwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
That's time! Clerk Maxwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell. #CL#
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Brychczy tries to throw a body punch but Clerk Maxwell avoids it by throwing Brychczy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off an throws an elbow but Brychczy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside that Brychczy shrugs off.
Brychczy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is working Brychczy over against the cage.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Brychczy blocks it.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside.
Brychczy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clerk Maxwells head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell can't find room to land a body shot as Brychczy controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Brychczy avoids a wild elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Brychczy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy avoids the elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell, against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brychczys head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brychczy's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brychczy dodges an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Brychczy blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a right hand.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Brychczy with a nice body shot.
Clerk Maxwell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Brychczy avoids the elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell, against the cage.
Brychczy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Brychczy avoids a wild elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a left hand.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Brychczy.
A hook to the body from Brychczy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerk Maxwell controls his hands.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Brychczy.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clerk Maxwell's hands.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brychczy circles away quickly and effectively.
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clerk Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brychczy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek Brychczy 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.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it. #T1#
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brychczy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clerk Maxwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Clerk Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands an overhand right.
Clerk Maxwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clerk Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brychczy is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a nice looking combination but Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the head.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brychczy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clerk Maxwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brychczy at a distance.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell misses the jab.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Clerk Maxwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy lands with a hook. Clerk Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy lands with an uppercut that bounces Clerk Maxwell off the cage and back into range.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to land a combination. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Clerk Maxwell's shoulder, as Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
As Brychczy tries to get set, Clerk Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Brychczy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brychczy lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James Clerk Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Brychczy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clerk Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Clerk Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brychczy throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Marek Brychczy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clerk Maxwell 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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