Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Patryk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamboa defends it nicely.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patryk slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patryk.
Guilherme Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Gamboa tries for a takedown but Patryk circles away easily
and Patryk counters with a straight right hand.
Gamboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gamboa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Patryk is trying to maintain the position but Gamboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Gamboa working over Patryk with some ground and pound. Patryk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.#T1#
Gamboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#The cut above Lukasz Patryk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gamboa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gamboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patryk tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control.
Gamboa lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#Lukasz Patryk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lukasz Patryk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guilherme Gamboa!
Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up! '.

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Porfirigo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Porfirigo wants it to stay on the feet.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Porfirigo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Herrera wants to clinch#TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herrera pulls Porfirigo in close to his closed guard and prevents Porfirigo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herrera is trying to keep Porfirigo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Porfirigo 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.#T1#
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Herrera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Porfirigo is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Herrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a takedown but Herrera is quick to defend against it.
Herrera wants to clinch up but Porfirigo keeps it at a distance.
Herrera scores with a three punch combo!
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Porfirigo doesn't seem bothered though.
Porfirigo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porfirigo as he jumps to the side.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#T2#
Herrera misses with a body shot.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a takedown but Herrera is quick to defend against it.
Herrera falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Porfirigo counters by clinching up.
Herrera is pressed up against the cage. Porfirigo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Herrera down to the mat. Herrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herrera closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a shoot takedown. Herrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera is trying to keep Porfirigo in close. #SU#
Porfirigo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Porfirigo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porfirigo attempts a counter takedown but Herrera avoids it well and moves away.
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porfirigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Herrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herrera.
Herrera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Porfirigo is refusing to be controlled, as Herrera sits in half guard. #T4#
Porfirigo is positioning himself well to prevent Herrera advancing to mount.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Porfirigo is working hard here to advance position.
Herrera tries to stand and escape but Porfirigo is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Porfirigo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porfirigo but Porfirigo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Herrera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Porfirigo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Porfirigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herrera.
Herrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Porfirigo is controlling Herrera's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Herrera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Porfirigo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Porfirigo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Porfirigo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herrera wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Porfirigo gets to his feet - Herrera follows without any prompting.
Herrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo tries to avoid it but Herrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porfirigo to the ground. Porfirigo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herrera manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Herrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Herrera manages to break the clinch.
Porfirigo moves out of range as Herrera throws a body kick.
Herrera misses with an uppercut
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herrera.
Porfirigo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Porfirigo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Herrera misses with the combination.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porfirigo sprawls well. Porfirigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porfirigo feinted with a counter takedown.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herrera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Porfirigo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Porfirigo as Herrera shoots in.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a takedown but Herrera is quick to defend against it.
Herrera is breathing heavily.#T4#
Herrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Herrera is looking to get back to is feet but Porfirigo passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera is not content to let Porfirigo control the position. #SU#
Porfirigo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tayaen Porfirigo 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#
Herrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porfirigo.
A little feinted left hand from Porfirigo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Porfirigo circles away and keeps his distance.
Herrera has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porfirigo. #TD#
Porfirigo jumps guard.
Herrera trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Herrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera wanted to stand there but Porfirigo had control of the position.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porfirigo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard. #REVR##T1#
Porfirigo looking to pass the guard.
Porfirigo won't allow Herrera to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo postures up in Herrera's guard and throws a big left but Herrera blocks it.
Herrera is wriggling around but Porfirigo manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Porfirigo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a kimura but Herrera is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herrera defends it well. #SU#
Porfirigo gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herrera misses with a kick to the body.
Herrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Porfirigo shows good takedown defense.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Porfirigo tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porfirigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Herrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Porfirigo is fending him off so far but Herrera persists. Nope, Porfirigo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Herrera has managed to clinch. #T4#
Porfirigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Porfirigo jumps guard and drags Herrera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Herrera pushing down on Porfirigo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Porfirigo is doing well to control the position and prevent Herrera from advancing to side control.
Herrera is thwarting Porfirigo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Herrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera trying to mount his opponent but Porfirigo defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porfirigo, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'.

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anjo counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker misses the jab.
Anjo wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Anjo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Walker moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anjo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Anjo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Walker misses with some punches.
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anjos head.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Anjo blocking some punches. #T2#
Anjo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anjo misses with a knee strike.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anjo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anjo drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walker is looking to escape.
Anjo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Walker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walker. #SU#
Walker stands up and beckons Anjo to his feet. #T3#
Anjo slips under a jab.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Anjo moved out of range nicely.
Anjo takes one to the chin there.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Anjo counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Anjo to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker misses with a head kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anjo enables Walker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anjo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Anjo kicks Walker off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Anjo is controlling him well. #ES#
Walker kicks Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker misses with a hook. Anjo ducked under it nicely.
Anjo throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker scores with a jab.
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo'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#
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Anjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Anjo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Anjo has managed to clinch.
Anjo is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. #BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.#T1#
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Anjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker misses with a hook.
Anjo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Anjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Anjo counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Walker.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo staying out of range there.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.#T2#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Anjo is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Anjo gets a double leg takedown into Walker's guard.#ES#
Walker kicks Anjo off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker lands a two punch combo.
Anjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Chief Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Anjo is rocked!
Walker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Anjo to the canvas! Anjo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Walker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
A relieved looking Chief Walker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

Event: CCC 9: BartosiÅ„ski vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Patryk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cross's guard.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cross has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Patryk doesn't defend quickly enough and Cross has managed to lock this one up! Can Patryk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cross on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Cross!
Simon Cross spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up! '.

Event: OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Porfirigo counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Porfirigo moves away and avoids it.
Porfirigo takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Walker with a jab.
Porfirigo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.#TD#
Walker scores with a takedown into Porfirigo's guard.

Porfirigo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Walker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Porfirigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Porfirigo breaks from the clinch.
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.
Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Porfirigo throws a counter combo.
Walker throws a jab when Porfirigo was well out of range.#T1#
Porfirigo slips under a jab.
Porfirigo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker sets himself, and Porfirigo steps forward looking for the clinch! Walker avoids it this time.
Walker wants to clinch up but Porfirigo keeps it at a distance.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Walker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Porfirigo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Walker tries to clinch but Porfirigo moves away
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Porfirigo moved out of range.
Porfirigo throws a fast counter high kick but Walker manages to duck under it in time.
Porfirigo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo blocks an uppercut.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Porfirigo.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo is trying to break the clinch but Walker is controlling him.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porfirigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porfirigo.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Porfirigo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Porfirigo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porfirigo.
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Porfirigo is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porfirigo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker misses with a hook #TD2#
and Porfirigo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker is looking to stand up but Porfirigo isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Porfirigo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Porfirigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Walker misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy.
Walker scores with a nice strike.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Porfirigo ducks down to avoid it.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Porfirigo tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porfirigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Nice defenses there by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porfirigo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Porfirigo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Porfirigo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Porfirigo back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Porfirigo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Walker pushes Porfirigo up against the cage in a clinch.
Porfirigo blocks an uppercut.
Porfirigo looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Porfirigo throws an elbow but misses.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Porfirigo blocking some punches. #T2#
Porfirigo lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Porfirigo backwards.
Porfirigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker working aggressively here.
Porfirigo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3##CL#
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porfirigo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Porfirigo blocking some punches.
Walker working aggressively here.
Porfirigo blocking some punches.
Porfirigo can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker lands a left hand.
Porfirigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Porfirigo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##TD#
Walker successfully pulls guard.
Porfirigo prevents Walker from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Walker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porfirigo to the ground. Porfirigo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Porfirigo counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Porfirigo.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Walker catches Porfirigo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker tests Porfirigo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker throws a series of punches but Porfirigo avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Porfirigo takes one to the chin there.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Porfirigo moved out of range.
Porfirigo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Porfirigo slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Porfirigo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chief Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Porfirigo moved out of range nicely.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by clinching up.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Porfirigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porfirigo. #T1##BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Porfirigo is out of range.
Porfirigo slips a jab from Walker.
Porfirigo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Porfirigo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker sets himself, and Porfirigo steps forward looking for the clinch! Walker avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Walker misses.
Porfirigo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Porfirigo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Porfirigo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##ES#
Walker pushes Porfirigo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Porfirigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porfirigo.
Porfirigo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walker defends it well.
Porfirigo staying out of range there.
Walker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPorfirigo.
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Porfirigo ducks down to avoid it.
Porfirigo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walker defends it well.
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Walker clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch. #T3#
Walker misses with a hook
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Porfirigo moved out of range nicely.
Porfirigo throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Porfirigo to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Porfirigo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Porfirigo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porfirigo unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Porfirigo feints the counter takedown.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Porfirigo is just out of range.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Walker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Porfirigo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Porfirigo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Walker backs off Porfirigo throws a huge counter combo but Walker manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Porfirigo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
A big left from Walker misses.
Porfirigo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a clinch but Walker shakes him off and moves away.
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Porfirigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Porfirigo.
Chief Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker throws a hook but Porfirigo blocks it.
Walker misses with a hook
and Porfirigo counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Walker!
An out of breath Chief Walker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tayaen Porfirigo spoke after the fight, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
Anjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Layer on his heels. He'll look to pass Layer's guard now, I'm sure.
Anjo pushing down on Layer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Anjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Layer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anjo.
Still in half guard, Anjo seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Anjo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SU#
Anjo escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Anjo has closed the distance and engaged Layer in a clinch. #BC#
Anjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Layer.
Layer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Layer throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Anjo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Anjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anjo chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Anjo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Layer misses with a right hand #TD#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown. Layer fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Anjo 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.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo throwing strikes but missing.
Anjo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Layer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anjo is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo throwing strikes from guard but Layer blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Layer fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Anjo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Layer counters with a series of strikes. Anjo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Layer blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layer as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Anjo.
Anjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Anjo pulls guard.
Layer preventing the sweep.
Layer throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Layer's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Anjo gets to his feet. Layer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Layer misses the jab.#T1#
Anjo slips under a jab.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Layer's waist but Layer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side. #TD#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Layer quickly recovers to half guard.
Layer pushes Anjo off but Anjo dives into side control.
Anjo wants to control but Layer is keeping him busy.
Layer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anjo.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Layer can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Anjo stands up and beckons Layer to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Layer there.#T2#
Anjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anjo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Layer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anjo counters with a three punch combo that has Layer backing up. Layer nods at Anjo to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anjo moves away.
Layer throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Layer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Layer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Layer is trying to push Anjo away but Anjo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Anjo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Layer regains guard immediately. #T3##SU#
Anjo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Anjo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anjo moves into full mount! Layer won't be happy about that!
Anjo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anjo controlling his opponent. #T4#
Anjo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Layer because Anjo loaded up on that one.
Anjo controlling the pace for now.
Anjo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Layer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Layer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Layer misses with an uppercut.
Layer stuffs the takedown.
Anjo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Layer is fending him off so far but Anjo persists. Nope, Layer circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Layer to the mat! Layer manages to get full guard.
Anjo advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Layer! #SUB#
Anjo working for a submission but Layer is keeping him at bay.
Anjo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Layer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anjo.
Anjo content just to control the position here. #SU#
Anjo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anjo connects with a jab.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Layer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Anjo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Layer throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anjo tries to clinch up
and Layer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Layer's waist but Layer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side.
Layer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Layer throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Anjo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Layer.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Willie Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anjo.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Layer swivels and escapes.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Layer swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Layer misses.
Anjo tries to clinch
and Layer counters with a straight right hand.#T4##TD#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Layer!
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willie Layer.
I think Anjo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 376 - Escalante Vs Wanker
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the body from Gomes misses #CL2#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Gomes lands a takedown into guard.

Anjo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Anjo has picked Gomes up - he's going for a ride! Anjo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Anjo has control of the leg.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anjo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anjo's back!#SUB#
Gomes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anjo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gomes working for a choke but Anjo reverses nicely into Gomes 's guard.
Anjo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Anjo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomes won't be happy with that.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Anjo stalls from top position.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SU2#
Anjo stands up and beckons Gomes to his feet.
Anjo avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Anjo counters by clinching up.
Anjo presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Anjo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anjo showed some decent athleticism there.
Anjo prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Anjo trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gomes has a hand on Anjo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anjo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Anjo maintains control.
Anjo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Anjo has a good base and remains in mount.
Anjo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anjo content just to control the position here.
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Anjo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
The referee warns Gomes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anjo prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Anjo dominating with strikes here.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anjo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gomes to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomes misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomes won't be happy with that.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Anjo looks up at the clock and then as Gomes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anjo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anjo controlling the position.
Gomes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes taking some punishment here, with Anjo in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Anjo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gomes working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Gomes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anjo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Anjo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gomes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anjo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gomes hang on?
Anjo landing punches.
Anjo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anjo pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes manages to get to full 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!#SU2#
Anjo stands up from Gomes's guard - Anjo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gomes shoots in but Anjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Anjo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Anjo, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Anjo against the cage but Anjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Gomes shoots and misses
and Anjo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Anjo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gomes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Anjo stands up.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Anjo moves into the clinch.
A short left from Anjo. #TD2#
Anjo successfully pulls guard.
Gomes won't allow Anjo to sweep him here.
Anjo has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Anjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is pushing down on Anjo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anjo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Anjo pushes Gomes off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Gomes's guard.#SUB#
Gomes has an active guard here but Anjo has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes has a hand on Anjo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anjo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Anjo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Anjo counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomes tries to bench press Anjo off him but Anjo keeps the position.
Check out the look on Anjo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Gomes is rocked!
Gomes trying to remain calm as Anjo controls from the top position.
Oh Gomes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Anjo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gomes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anjo yanks on the arm and Gomes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anjo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Porfirigo throws a big counter head kick but Mendy avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porfirigo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mendy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porfirigo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendy.
Porfirigo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendy throws a jab when Porfirigo was well out of range.
Porfirigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendy.
Mendy misses with a wild body shot.
Porfirigo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendy lands a nice shot that snaps Porfirigo's head back.
Mendy misses with a left hand
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porfirigo swivels and escapes.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a clinch but Mendy shakes him off and moves away.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mendy swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porfirigo.
Mendy is working for takedown but Porfirigo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Mendy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Porfirigo regains guard immediately.
Porfirigo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porfirigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Mendy postures up in Porfirigo's guard and throws a big left but Porfirigo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Porfirigo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendy throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Porfirigo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Porfirigo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porfirigo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Porfirigo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Porfirigo walks into a straight right hand from Mendy.
Mendy missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porfirigo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Porfirigo slips a jab and a cross from Mendy.
Porfirigo throws out a counter right but Mendy avoids it with no problem.
Mendy throws a body kick that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porfirigo counters with a left to the body.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Porfirigo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porfirigo defending well as Mendy loads up on a big left hand.
Porfirigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Mendy feints and as Porfirigo raises his hands in defense, Mendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Porfirigo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendy with a poor takedown
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendy misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a single leg into guard. Mendy didn't expect that.

Mendy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Porfirigo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendy misses the target.
Porfirigo wants to counter with a clinch but Mendy pushes him away.
Mendy misses with a shot to the body
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendy doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Porfirigo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mendy!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy lands with an uppercut that bounces Porfirigo off the cage and back into range.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendy misses with an uppercut
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Porfirigo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy throws a hook but Porfirigo avoids it easily.
Porfirigo with the counter takedown but Mendy avoids it easily.
Mendy misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Porfirigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendy tries to bum rush Porfirigo with a series of wild strikes but Porfirigo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mendy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Porfirigo defends well and Mendy ends up having to push Porfirigo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Porfirigo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Porfirigo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Porfirigo jumps guard and drags Mendy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mendy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Porfirigo has control of Mendy's left arm, preventing Mendy from doing any damage.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Mendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porfirigo has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Porfirigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porfirigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendy.
Mendy lands a head shot.
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porfirigo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Mendy on that attempt.
Porfirigo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendy throws an overhand right that lands on Porfirigo's shoulder, as Porfirigo tries to avoid the shot.
Porfirigo blocks a jab.
As Mendy backs off Porfirigo throws a huge counter combo but Mendy manages to avoid it all.
Mendy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Mendy scores with a jab to the body.
Mendy throws a big shot that misses.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendy shoots in looking for a takedown. Porfirigo tries to sprawl out of it but Mendy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porfirigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Porfirigo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy throws a nice looking combination but Porfirigo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porfirigo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendy misses the body punch
and Porfirigo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendy thinking.
An inside leg kick from Mendy misses.
Porfirigo throws a fast counter high kick but Mendy manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tayaen Porfirigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tayaen Porfirigo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away easily
letting Porfirigo counter with a right hand.
Mendy shoots for a double leg takedown but Porfirigo sprawls well. He's pushed Mendy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Porfirigo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mendy misses with a shot to the body
and Mendy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porfirigo leaves Mendy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Porfirigo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porfirigo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendy has his takedown stuffed
and Porfirigo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Porfirigo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porfirigo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Porfirigo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy misses with a head kick.
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Porfirigo counters with a nice body shot.
Mendy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendy.
Despite the aggression on Porfirigo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mendy misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendy won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Porfirigo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Porfirigo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendy is avoiding damage well.
Porfirigo controlling the position from side mount.
Mendy is trying to buck Porfirigo off.
Mendy can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendy is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU2#
Porfirigo decides to stand back up. Porfirigo steps back and let's Mendy get back to his feet.
Mendy just misses with a punch to the body.
Porfirigo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from Porfirigo. No joy for Mendy on that attempt.
Porfirigo feints the counter takedown.
Mendy misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Porfirigo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendy shoots in for a double leg but Porfirigo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porfirigo.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Mendy backs off Porfirigo throws a huge counter combo but Mendy manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Mendy misses with a straight right.
Porfirigo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendy misses with a combination
and Porfirigo counters with a straight right hand.
Mendy fails to land the takedown.
Porfirigo wants to counter the offense by Mendy and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Porfirigo blocks a jab.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tayaen Porfirigo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendy misses with a jab to the body
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porfirigo 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
After the big win, Tayaen Porfirigo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 374 - Orsic Vs Clark
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Herrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Layer!
Herrera is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Herrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Layer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Layer is looking to reverse the position.
Herrera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Layer's face as Herrera controls the position. #SUB#
Herrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Layer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Herrera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Layer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Herrera's guard! Nice work there by Layer!
Herrera pulls Layer in close to his closed guard and prevents Layer from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Herrera, not yet. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard. #REVR#
Herrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Layer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Layer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herrera.
Herrera looking to pass the guard.
Herrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Layer can't keep his opponent in guard - Herrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Layer makes his way to full guard, as Herrera worked for a kimura.
Herrera throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet - Layer follows without any prompting.
Herrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Layer.#TD#
Herrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Layer!
Herrera is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Herrera is really struggling to control Layer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand back up. Herrera steps back and let's Layer get back to his feet.
Layer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
Herrera fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Layer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Herrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layer as he jumps to the side.
Herrera looks for a takedown but Layer sprawls well.
Layer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Herrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Layer connects with a right hand. Herrera shakes it off.
Herrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Layer is quick to defend against it.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Layer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Layer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Layer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herrera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Layer counters with a three punch combo that has Herrera backing up. Herrera nods at Layer to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Herrera. #T1#
Herrera lands an overhand right.
Herrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Layer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera lands a really nice looking cross but Layer seems unphased.
Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Layer is fending him off so far but Herrera persists. Nope, Layer circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Herrera swinging wildly here. #CL#
Herrera moves into range and clinches up with Layer.#BC#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Herrera has closed the distance and engaged Layer in a clinch.
Layer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Layer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Layer working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Layer can't break the clinch.
Layer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Layer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Layer tries to avoid it but Herrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Layer to the ground. Layer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Layer dodges the punch combination from Herrera. #CL#
Layer tries to keep at a distance but Herrera has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Herrera gets control of Layer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Herrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Herrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Layer.
Herrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Layer stands up over Herrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Layer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Herrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Layer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herrera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Layer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Layer throws an elbow that misses. Herrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Layer's guard. Nice move by Herrera!#REVR#
Layer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Herrera manages to pass to side control. #T4##SUB#
Herrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Layer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Herrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Layer is just riding it out for now. Herrera eventually gives up the hold.
Herrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Layer's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Herrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Layer stuffs the takedown.
Layer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herrera.
Herrera lands a jab-cross combination.
Herrera slips under a jab.
Herrera attempts a counter takedown but Layer avoids it well and moves away.
Herrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Herrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Layer circles away and keeps his distance.
Layer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Layer stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Layer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Herrera manages to pull guard.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Layer is proving a slippery customer.
Layer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Layer postures up in Herrera's guard and throws a big left but Herrera blocks it.
Layer throws a strike but Herrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Herrera throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Herrera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herrera misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Layer.
Layer unleashes a big counter combination but Herrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Herrera wants to clinch.
It seemed like Layer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willie Layer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Herrera slips a jab from Layer.
Layer misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Herrera looking to score a takedown here. Layer is defending well but Herrera drives through and ends up in Layer's guard.
Herrera pushing down on Layer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Layer is defending well. #SU#
Herrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Herrera is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Layer! But no joy.
A head kick by Herrera misses
and Layer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Herrera clinches up against the cage.
Layer misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Herrera successfully pulls guard.
Layer lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard. #REVR#
Willie Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrera wants to control from the top but Layer keeps moving.
Herrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Layer has wrist control.#SU#
Layer is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Herrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herrera misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Layer breaks from the clinch.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Layer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Layer as Herrera shoots in.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Layer can do to turn this around?
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Layer misses with some punches.
Herrera landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Herrera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Layer's brow.
Paul Herrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Layer after a bit of a struggle.
Layer misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Herrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herrera, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Herrera!
Paul Herrera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 370 - Escalante Vs Maki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.
Porfirigo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gomes misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Porfirigo thows a huge punch but Gomes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Porfirigo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Porfirigo's back!#SUB#
Gomes has got his arm under Porfirigo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Porfirigo has spun round into Gomes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Porfirigo content to stall in guard here.
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porfirigo is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Porfirigo stands up and waves to Gomes to follow him.
Gomes misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Porfirigo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Porfirigo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomes uses from the top position.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes prevents Porfirigo from improving his position.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Porfirigo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Gomes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Porfirigo as he works his way to full guard.
Gomes passes Porfirigo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Porfirigo gets full guard.
Porfirigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Porfirigo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gomes is on him like a limpet, forcing Porfirigo back against the cage.#TD2#
Porfirigo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard but Porfirigo has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Porfirigo scoring with punches and elbows.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Porfirigo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Porfirigo to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Porfirigo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gomes to get to his feet.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porfirigo as he jumps to the side.
Gomes misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Porfirigo stands up over Gomes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porfirigo's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Gomes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Porfirigo is trying to defend but Gomes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Porfirigo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Porfirigo is defending it quite comfortably.
Porfirigo is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Porfirigo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Porfirigo defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porfirigo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Porfirigo trying to control the position here.
Gomes passes into half guard.
Porfirigo is in trouble now - Gomes has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Gomes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Porfirigo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Porfirigo and Gomes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Porfirigo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Porfirigo struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gomes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Porfirigo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomes's guard! Nice work there by Porfirigo!
Porfirigo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Porfirigo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Porfirigo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Porfirigo has passed into side control. #T3#
Gomes is not content to let Porfirigo control the position.
Porfirigo is working Gomes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Porfirigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porfirigo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Porfirigo off and has taken his back!
Gomes avoiding Porfirigo 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for the choke from the back position but Porfirigo is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Porfirigo wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free. #SUB#
Gomes working for the choke.
Porfirigo trying to get back to his feet but Gomes is in full control for now.
Gomes controlling well, preventing Porfirigo from escaping the position. #SUB#
Gomes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Porfirigo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Porfirigo manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porfirigo stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.#SUB#
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porfirigo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porfirigo defends well.
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 Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes throws a sloppy body shot
letting Porfirigo counter with a right hand.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Porfirigo counter with a right hand.
Gomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPorfirigo.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Porfirigo passes into half guard.
Gomes trying to get back to full guard but Porfirigo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Porfirigo is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porfirigo tries to get the hooks in deep but Gomes pushed the leg off. #T1##SUB2#
Porfirigo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gomes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Gomes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Porfirigo gets his way! #SUB2#
Porfirigo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Porfirigo doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gomes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Porfirigo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gomes has momentary wrist control but Porfirigo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Porfirigo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Porfirigo scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Gomes is rocked!#SUB#
Gomes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Porfirigo has passed into half guard!
Oh Gomes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Porfirigo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gomes is hurt! He's hurt bad - Porfirigo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gomes from any more punishment! Congratulations to Porfirigo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anjo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Herrera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herrera.
Anjo looks to land a combination but Herrera avoids it well. #TD2#
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Anjo pushes Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anjo fails to land.
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Herrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herrera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herrera jumps guard but Anjo stands there with Herrera around his waist. Herrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herrera wants a takedown. #BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herrera. #TD#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Herrera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #SUB#
Anjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Herrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herrera 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.
Anjo stands and throws Herrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Anjo crashes against the mat. #T3#
Anjo trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Herrera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Herrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anjo sprawls well. Anjo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Anjo drives through and clinches with Herrera against the cage. #BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anjo tries to kick Herrera off in order to stand up. Herrera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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 Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but Anjo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Anjo, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Anjo against the cage but Anjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herrera as he avoids it easily.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anjo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Anjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Anjo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Herrera stacks Anjo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Herrera!#SUB2#
Herrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anjo, who protects the arm well.
Anjo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Anjo is positioning himself well to prevent Herrera advancing to mount.
Herrera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Anjo. #SUB2#
Herrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anjo trying to control the position here.
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Anjo blocks nicely.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herrera tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Herrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo leaves Herrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Herrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anjo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo is trying to control Herrera's posture but Herrera avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Herrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo with a poor takedown
and Herrera counters with a straight right hand.
Herrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#BC#
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anjo misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Anjo is not content to let Herrera control the position.#T1#
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herrera's back!
Herrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herrera manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
Anjo wants to stand but Herrera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anjo postures up. #T3#
Anjo won't allow Herrera to sweep him here.
Herrera wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Herrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera tries to clinch but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Herrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herrera 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Herrera!
Paul Herrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Porfirigo. #TD#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard. #SU#
Porfirigo gets to his feet. Walker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porfirigo's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.#CL2#
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porfirigo, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porfirigo looking for a takedown.
Porfirigo blocking some punches.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Walker tries for a takedown but Porfirigo manages to get underhooks.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Porfirigo.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##TD#
Porfirigo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Walker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#KD2#
Walker throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Porfirigo tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Porfirigo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Porfirigo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porfirigo backwards.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Porfirigo.
Walker lands a left hand. #TD#
Porfirigo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Porfirigo is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porfirigo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Porfirigo trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away. #T2#
Walker wants to stand back up but Porfirigo manages to pass into side control. #ES2#
Walker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Porfirigo sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Porfirigo clinches up against the cage.
Walker lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Walker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Porfirigo manages to move to mount!
Porfirigo tries to control but Walker wriggling away. #T3#
Porfirigo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Porfirigo 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.
Walker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Porfirigo's attempts to control the action.
Porfirigo moves to take his opponent's back.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Walker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Porfirigo's arms.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but Porfirigo has full control of the position and if anything, Walker has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Porfirigo throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Porfirigo has his opponent's back but Walker is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Porfirigo. #CL#
Porfirigo drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Porfirigo is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land. #TD#
Porfirigo lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is looking to stand up but Porfirigo isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
Porfirigo moves away from the strike by Walker.
Porfirigo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Porfirigo slips under a jab from Walker.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chief Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker misses with a right hand #TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a single leg into guard. Walker didn't expect that.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Porfirigo passes into half guard.
Porfirigo prevents Walker from standing back up.
Porfirigo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Porfirigo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Porfirigo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Porfirigo to get the leverage.
Porfirigo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker is trying to stand.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Porfirigo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Walker is defending against the submission attempts here by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Porfirigo is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Porfirigo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Porfirigo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Porfirigo shoots in.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Porfirigo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.#CL2#
Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Porfirigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porfirigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Porfirigo blocking some punches.
Porfirigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porfirigo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porfirigo jumps guard but Walker stands there with Porfirigo around his waist. Porfirigo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porfirigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Walker gets underhooks to prevent Porfirigo's takedown attempt.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Porfirigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porfirigo tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Porfirigo blocks an uppercut.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porfirigo blocks an uppercut.
Porfirigo takes a shot to the head.
Walker working aggressively here.
Porfirigo blocks an uppercut.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Porfirigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Porfirigo misses with a body shot.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porfirigo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Porfirigo has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Porfirigo.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Porfirigo blocking some punches. #T1#
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Porfirigo manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Porfirigo throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily. #TD#
Porfirigo feints and as Walker raises his hands in defense, Porfirigo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker wants to stand up but Porfirigo is controlling him. #ES2#
Walker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Porfirigo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A shot to the liver by Porfirigo. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Porfirigo.
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Porfirigo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Porfirigo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porfirigo avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker throws a leg kick but Porfirigo moved away.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Walker coming out on top.
Oh Porfirigo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a head kick. #T3#
Walker throws a jab when Porfirigo was well out of range.#CL2#
Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porfirigo blocks an uppercut.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porfirigo seems to have got his legs back now.
Porfirigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porfirigo blocking some punches.
Porfirigo tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tayaen Porfirigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Porfirigo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Porfirigo moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Walker misses the jab.
Porfirigo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Walker bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Porfirigo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Walker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Porfirigo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chief Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up.
Porfirigo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Walker!
Chief Walker took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tayaen Porfirigo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: OFK 362 -Drop - Vs Ocasio
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Anjo rushes Layer and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Anjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Layer postures up.
Anjo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Layer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Anjo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Layer!
Anjo throws some wild stikes that Layer manages to avoid easily.
Anjo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anjo throwing strikes here but Layer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anjo controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Anjo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Layer is surviving well by controlling Anjo's body position as best he can.
Anjo controlling his opponent.
Layer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Anjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount.
Anjo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
More stalling from Anjo.#T3#
Anjo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Anjo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo is continuing to stall.
Layer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anjo on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Anjo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Willie Layer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anjo lands in his opponent's guard.
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Anjo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura but Layer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anjo to get the leverage.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Layer is looking for a sweep. Anjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layer is in trouble now - Anjo has advanced to mount! #T1#
Anjo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Layer?
Anjo with the ground and pound from mount.
Anjo content just to control the position here.
Anjo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anjo controlling from mount.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anjo 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.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Anjo scoring with strikes but Layer is staying in there.
Anjo controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Anjo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Layer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anjo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Anjo throws a strike aimed at the side of Layer's head but Layer avoids it well.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Anjo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Anjo misses with a takedown
letting Layer counter with a right hand. #T4#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Layer dodges the punch combination from Anjo.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and pushes Layer back into the cage.
Layer throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but Layer has him pressed against the cage.
Willie Layer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Layer is trying to break the clinch but Anjo has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Layer fails to land.
Layer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Layer misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Layer misses the jab.
Anjo looks to clinch
and Layer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Layer as Anjo shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Layer.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Layer is defending well.
Layer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Layer fails to land.
Layer misses with the head strike.
Layer scores with a shot to the side of Anjo's head. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Layer slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Layer.
Anjo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willie Layer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo tries to clinch there but Layer circles away.
Layer is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Anjo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Layer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Layer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Layer lands a body shot.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Layer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anjo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Layer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo shoots in but Layer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Layer.#CL2#
Anjo clinches up against the cage.
Anjo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.
Layer throws a big counter combination but Anjo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Anjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Layer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Layer throws a series of punches but Anjo moves out of range.
Layer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anjo.
A quick step to the side and Layer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Layer misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.
Anjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Layer was well out of range. Poor timing from Anjo.
Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anjo slips a straight right by Layer.
Anjo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Layer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Layer leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Layer lands a body shot.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Layer lands a really nice looking cross but Anjo seems unphased.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Layer counters with a series of strikes. Anjo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anjo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Layer.
Layer scores with a jab to the body.
Layer throws a body shot but no joy.
Willie Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anjo wants to clinch
letting Layer counter with a right hand.
Willie Layer is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Layer jabs at Anjo's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Layer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown. Layer tries to sprawl out of it but Anjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Layer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Anjo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Layer.
Layer misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Anjo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Anjo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Layer.
The referee asks Anjo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anjo prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Anjo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Layer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anjo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Late with a hook.#CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Late is fighting off a takedown attempt but Herrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Late to the mat. Late regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Late wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Herrera forces Late back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Late breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera staying out of range there.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Late's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #T1#
Herrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Herrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Herrera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Herrera misses with a combination
enabling Late to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Late wants to improve his position but Herrera is controlling well.
Late controlling the position well.
Late is trying to stand back up but Herrera is controlling him #SUB2#
Herrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Late sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Late is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
Herrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.
Late won't allow Herrera to pass to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Late tries to get to full guard but Herrera has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Late keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.

Late pushes Herrera off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Herrera instigates a clinch.
Herrera managing to block the knees to the body from Late.
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 Little Late will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Late stuns Herrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Herrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late throws a push kick but Herrera slaps the foot to one side.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herrera circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Herrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Herrera prevents Late from improving his position.#ES#
Late kicks Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera throws a series of punches but Late moves out of range.
Late throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Herrera counters with a series of strikes. Late will be more careful next time no doubt.
Late wants to land a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late moves out of range as Herrera throws a body kick. #TD2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Late napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Late throws Herrera to one side and escapes!#T1#
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.#TD2#
Herrera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Late scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Late shoots in and gets a takedown into Herrera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera wants to sweep here but Late controlling him for the moment.
Late is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Late has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Late is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Late has managed to sneak the leg through.
Late wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy. #T2#
Herrera is trying to stand up here but Late is controlling him well.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
Herrera is looking to escape.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Late is working away from the top position though.
Late is trying to control. Herrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera tries to get to full guard but Late has control of the leg.
Herrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Late throws a leg kick but Herrera sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Herrera gets tackled into the cage by Late. Late maintains the clinch. #T3#
Herrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Late tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrera's elbow. #BC#
Late breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herrera.

Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.

Late kicks off Herrera and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late lands a jab to Herrera's midsection.#T4#
Late throws a series of punches but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Late avoids it easily.#CL2#
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination. Herrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Late keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Herrera feints and as Late raises his hands in defense, Herrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herrera trying to control but Late is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Late enables Herrera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Late manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Late working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Late 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Late scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Late connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Herrera out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'.

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

#R1#
Porfirigo dives in and grabs Szopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szopa pushes down on Porfirigo's head and hops out.#TD#
Porfirigo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Szopa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Szopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szopa working some strikes from top position.
Szopa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo has momentary wrist control but Szopa slips an elbow through the middle.
Porfirigo pulls Szopa in to control the position.
Szopa throws a strike but Porfirigo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Szopa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Porfirigo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Szopa.
Szopa is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Porfirigo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Szopa to his feet. #T1#
Szopa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Szopa slaps away a takedown attempt from Porfirigo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Porfirigo misses with a wild body shot.
Szopa ducks under a wild hook from Porfirigo.
The crowd cheers as Szopa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Porfirigo doesn't seem phased though.
Szopa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Porfirigo dives in for a single leg takedown but Szopa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Porfirigo shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szopa thuds his right hand into Porfirigo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Porfirigo avoids the body shot from Szopa.
Porfirigo slips under a jab.
Porfirigo loads up on a big right hand but Szopa slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Porfirigo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szopa.
Porfirigo needs to keep his hands up - Szopa had a free shot at his head there.
Porfirigo blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Porfirigo or perhaps it was just good defense by Szopa, which made it look bad. #T3#
Porfirigo defending well as Szopa loads up on a big left hand.
Szopa blocks a head kick by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo shoots in but Szopa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Szopa misses its intended target.
Szopa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szopa connects with the punch.
Szopa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szopa wants it to stay on the feet.
Porfirigo throws a body shot but no joy.
Szopa feinted with a counter takedown.
Porfirigo throws a body punch but Szopa moves out of range.
Szopa misses with an uppercut. Porfirigo saw that one coming.
Szopa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Porfirigo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szopa.
Szopa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Porfirigo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Szopa throws a shot to the body.
Szopa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porfirigo circles away.#TD#
Szopa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Szopa showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porfirigo wants to control but Szopa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Szopa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porfirigo defending well though.
Porfirigo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Szopa postures up in Porfirigo's guard and throws a big left but Porfirigo blocks it. #SUB2#
Porfirigo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Szopa stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Szopa 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#
Szopa jabs Porfirigo right on the nose. Porfirigo blinks but takes it well.
Szopa swings for the body but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Porfirigo dives in for a single leg takedown but Szopa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Porfirigo has a takedown stuffed.
Szopa attempts a counter takedown but Porfirigo avoids it well and moves away.
Szopa lands with an uppercut that bounces Porfirigo off the cage and back into range.
Szopa lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szopa cracks Porfirigo with a good jab.
Szopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porfirigo moves away.
Porfirigo fails with the takedown.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T1##TD#
Szopa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Porfirigo!

Porfirigo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Szopa scores with a takedown into Porfirigo's guard.
Szopa landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa is looking to work some ground and pound but Porfirigo has wrist control.
Porfirigo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Szopa won't allow Porfirigo to get back to his feet.
Szopa working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szopa defends well.
Porfirigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porfirigo is breathing heavily.
Szopa with a nice head shot there.
Ingo Szopa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porfirigo pulls Szopa in close to prevent any damage.
Szopa works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Szopa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szopa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szopa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Szopa lands a couple of elbows.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Szopa postures up in Porfirigo's guard and throws a big left but Porfirigo blocks it.
Porfirigo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Szopa with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Szopa finish him?
Szopa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Szopa gets to his feet and stands over Porfirigo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Porfirigo felt that one! Szopa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Porfirigo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
A relieved looking Ingo Szopa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: OFK 356 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Mendy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anjo back to the cage. Mendy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anjo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendy doesn't seem bothered though.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Mendy's guard.

Mendy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Mendy - just one landing.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anjo shoots in but Mendy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.#TD#
Mendy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anjo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo looking to control.
Mendy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Anjo has his foot on Mendy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendy works his way back into a safe position though.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a solid left hand.
Anjo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anjo keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass. #T2#
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anjo pulls Mendy in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.#T3#
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Mendy is working Anjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Mendy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mendy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mendy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anjo regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Anjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anjo has his hands on Mendy's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy is in close to Anjo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo looking to control.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anjo.
Mendy misses with a jab to the body
and Anjo counters with a series of strikes. Mendy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendy misses with an uppercut. Anjo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Anjo has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Anjo drags the fight down to the ground.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendy has managed to get both his arms back between Anjo's legs - danger averted.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Anjo is retaining full guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo is trying to control the position but Mendy postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendy as he jumps to the side.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mendy misses its intended target.
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Mendy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anjo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mendy blocks it well.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendy but Mendy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Mendy misses with a hook.
Anjo unleashes a big counter combination but Mendy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendy stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendy. Anjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Anjo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mendy passes into half guard.
Anjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendy.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy passes into side control, despite Anjo's attempt to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Anjo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Mendy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anjo down.
Mendy landing strikes. #T4#
Anjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anjo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mendy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Anjo is looking to improve his position.
Mendy moves into full mount! Anjo won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendy throws a head kick that misses.
Mendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendy misses with a hook
and Anjo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Mendy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mendy.
Anjo feints the counter takedown.
Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendy lands with a hook. Anjo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Mendy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anjo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendy throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Anjo stands and steps away. Mendy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Mendy misses with a takedown attempt - Anjo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendy dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
Anjo looks for the body kick but Mendy saw that one coming.
Mendy misses with a low kick as Anjo jumps back.#TD#
Mendy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but Mendy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anjo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Anjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.#ES2#
Anjo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy thuds his right hand into Anjo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Anjo throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Mendy looks to land a left hand but Anjo moved out of range nicely.
Mendy misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Anjo rushes Mendy and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mendy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anjo is trying to keep an underhook but Mendy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anjo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mendy wants to work for an arm triangle but Anjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anjo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy is keen to just control but Anjo is a slippery customer.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to stand back up but Mendy is controlling him
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Ragout Mendy thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Mendy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Mendy as Porfirigo shoots in.
Porfirigo lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Porfirigo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mendy counters with a shoot takedown. Porfirigo fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Porfirigo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo trying to control the position. #T1#
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porfirigo trying to strike off his back.
Porfirigo is striking from the bottom but Mendy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porfirigo trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Mendy 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.
Porfirigo is holding on to half guard well.
Mendy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendy raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Porfirigo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Porfirigo wants to hold on but Mendy pushes him away.
Mendy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Porfirigo's face.
Mendy breaks from Porfirigo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Porfirigo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Porfirigo tries to escape but Mendy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Mendy scores with punches and elbows.
Porfirigo tries to break free.
Mendy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mendy connects with a big shot to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo tries to roll but Mendy sticks to his back.
Porfirigo trying to get back to his feet but Mendy is in full control for now.
Mendy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mendy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Porfirigo is trying to break free.
Mendy has Porfirigo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mendy landing with strikes.
Mendy tries to keep control of the position but Porfirigo is staying busy.#T4#
Porfirigo tries to break free.
Porfirigo trying to control the hands but Mendy breaks the grip.
Mendy doesn't have the hooks in and Porfirigo manages to turn into his 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!
Mendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet but Porfirigo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porfirigo preventing the sweep.
Mendy is looking to sweep but instead, Porfirigo has passed into half guard.
Porfirigo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Porfirigo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy'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#
Mendy throws a looping overhand right but Porfirigo ducks down to avoid it.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?#TD#
Mendy gets a double leg takedown into Porfirigo's guard.

Porfirigo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Porfirigo pulls guard.
Porfirigo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo looking for a sweep. Not yet Porfirigo, not yet.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Mendy is fighting to break Porfirigo's control of his arms but Porfirigo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Porfirigo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Porfirigo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB2#
Porfirigo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porfirigo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mendy managing to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position. #T3##ES#
Mendy pushes Porfirigo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A jab from Mendy misses.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up but Mendy circles away and keeps his distance.
Porfirigo tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Porfirigo looking to score a takedown here. Mendy is defending well but Porfirigo drives through and ends up in Mendy's guard.
Mendy looking to control.
Porfirigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendy 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.
Mendy wants to stand up but Porfirigo is controlling him. #T4#
Mendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy works over Porfirigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Porfirigo wants to sweep here but Mendy controlling him for the moment.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Porfirigo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Porfirigo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Porfirigo's head.
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 Pierre Ragout Mendy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ragout Mendy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mendy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Porfirigo trying to control but Mendy postures up. #SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Porfirigo wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porfirigo's head. #T1#
Mendy is pressing down on Porfirigo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porfirigo is holding on for now.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Porfirigo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Porfirigo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mendy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Porfirigo trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy winds up and cracks Porfirigo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Porfirigo is trying to control but can't.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Porfirigo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Porfirigo wants to stand up but Mendy is controlling him. #T3#
Porfirigo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily. #T4#
Porfirigo throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Porfirigo trying to control the position.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ragout Mendy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Porfirigo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
Tayaen Porfirigo spoke after the fight, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Late swinging wildly here.
Late dips to his left and cracks Anjo with an uppercut!
Late misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Late sets himself, and Anjo steps forward looking for the clinch! Late avoids it this time.
Anjo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anjo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Late tries to roll over but Anjo keeps him under control.
Anjo is trying to control. Late wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Late wants to sweep but Anjo has passed to side control!#T1#
Late tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anjo prevents Late from escaping the position.
Late is trying to get back to half guard.
Anjo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anjo controlling the position.
Anjo throws an elbow but Late slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Anjo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Anjo stands up and beckons Late to his feet. #CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and pushes Late back into the cage.#BC#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Late throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Late looks to land a combination but Anjo avoids it well. #TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Late quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Late wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
Anjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Late trying to hold on to Anjo's head to control him but Anjo postures up. #T4#
Anjo works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo working away.
Anjo trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom.
Late keeping his opponent close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Anjo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Late, who protects the arm well.
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 Little Late will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Anjo.
Late is trying to force a seperation but Anjo has the dominant position.#BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Late's guard.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anjo won't allow Late to sweep him here.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Anjo is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Late swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Late seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anjo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Late scores with a shot to the body.
Late looks for a takedown but Anjo sprawls well.
Late cracks Anjo with an open hand slap.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Late holds on and takes a little breather.
Anjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anjo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo stays in close to Late's body and controls the position.
Anjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Anjo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Late has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anjo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Late looks to land a combination. Anjo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Late's guard.
Anjo stops Late from standing up.
Anjo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Late's guard.
Anjo trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Anjo is trying to work for a kimura but Late is defending well.
Anjo is looking to advance position but Late won't allow it.
Anjo passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Anjo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Late takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Anjo looking to score a takedown here. Late is defending well but Anjo drives through and ends up in Late's guard.#ES#
Late is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Late wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Anjo has hold of one of Late's legs. Late is fighting the takedown attempt but Anjo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anjo postures up and lands a big shot to Late's brow.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Anjo 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.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Late.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Anjo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anjo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Late does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anjo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Late looking for submissions off his back.
Late wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anjo trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom. #ES#
Late pushes Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
Late shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anjo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.
Late trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Late manages to break the clinch.
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Late slips a jab and a cross from Anjo.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Anjo darts in and clinches Late up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Late breaks from the clinch.
Late misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Late tries to land a front kick but Anjo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Late scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Late looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Late throws Anjo to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Anjo has Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Anjo managing to block the knees to the body from Late.
Late misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Late misses with a body shot. #T4##CL2#
Anjo rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late has had enough of the clinch but Anjo keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Anjo lands a takedown into guard.
Anjo content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Anjo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Little Late!
After the big win, Little Late made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.

Event: OFK 347 - Boles Vs Jaroslav
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Herrera looks to land a body kick but Lingfield moved away.#TD#
Lingfield feints and as Herrera raises his hands in defense, Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lingfield is looking to pass into half guard but Herrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herrera is in guard.#REVB#
Lingfield seems keen to control Herrera's posture.
Herrera wants to stand but Lingfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Herrera wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving. #SUB#
Lingfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingfield is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Herrera has his foot on Lingfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lingfield is working Herrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield is in close to Herrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lingfield stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Herrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingfield looking to pass the guard.
Lingfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lingfield defends well.#SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lingfield advances position into side control!
Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lingfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lingfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Lingfield controls the position. #T4#
Lingfield lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Lingfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Lingfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Lingfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Lingfield is pressing down on Herrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herrera is holding on for now.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lingfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Lingfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Herrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Herrera.
Lingfield raining down shots from the mount!
Herrera is in a horrible position here. Lingfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Herrera is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lingfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lingfield landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Lingfield has hold of Herrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lingfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Herrera's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB#
Herrera tries to improve his position but Lingfield has taken his back! Lingfield has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Herrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lingfield pushes Herrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Lingfield!
In his post fight interview, Jim Lingfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'.

Event: OFK 347 - Boles Vs Jaroslav
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortega wants it to stay on the feet.
Porfirigo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.#CL#
Ortega moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ortega gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porfirigo pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ortega scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Porfirigo's guard. #T1#
Ortega trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back!
Ortega turns into Porfirigo and is now in his guard.
Ortega won't allow Porfirigo to get back to his feet.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Ortega trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Porfirigo throws up his legs and catches Ortega in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ortega tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Porfirigo! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Anjo.
Anjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by Walker.
Walker throws the left hand but Anjo avoids the punch easily.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Walker misses. #TD2#
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet. Walker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.#TD2#
Anjo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard.

Walker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anjo slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target. #CL#
Walker forces Anjo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anjo.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Anjo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Anjo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walker to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Anjo manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Anjo's shoulder, as Anjo tries to avoid the shot.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anjo.

Walker wriggles free and stands up.
Nice shot lands for Walker.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.#TD2#
Anjo shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Anjo gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting. #T3#
Walker misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Anjo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Anjo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Anjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Walker.
Anjo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Anjo backwards.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anjo looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely. #T4#
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Anjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.
Anjo wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Anjo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Anjo pulls Walker into guard. #ES2#
Anjo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Walker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Anjo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anjo tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Anjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Chief Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anjo slips under a jab.
Anjo throws a big counter head kick but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Anjo shoots in.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker misses the jab.
Anjo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Anjo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker cracks Anjo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Anjo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Anjo slips a jab from Walker.
Anjo slips a jab from Walker.#T1#
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anjo is breathing heavily.
Anjo is looking to clinch.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chief Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo moves away from the strike by Walker. #TD2#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walker!
Anjo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anjo staying calm.
Anjo prevents Walker from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face as Anjo controls the position. #T2#
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anjo is controlling him well.
Walker is not content to let Anjo control the position.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet.
Anjo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anjo wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Anjo cracks Walker with a big elbow. #ES#
Walker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Walker throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anjo.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo.
Anjo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anjo darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Anjo into the cage.
Anjo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Anjo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anjo as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Anjo closes the distance and clinches.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Anjo. #BC2#
Anjo manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anjo! #TD2#
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.

Walker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chief Walker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anjo stalling.
Anjo goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Anjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker catches Anjo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anjo defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Anjo is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo'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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anjo stops Walker from standing up.
Anjo controlling from the top position. #ES#
Walker pushes Anjo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Anjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anjo off to one side.
Walker cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Anjo walks into a jab.
Walker misses the jab.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Chief Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Walker misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Anjo is controlling him
Anjo thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
Anjo controlling the action here.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Anjo is controlling him well. #T2##ES#
Walker kicks Anjo off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Anjo moves away from the strike by Walker. #CL#
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Walker lands a right hand. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is not content to let Anjo control the position.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, if Anjo 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. #T3#
Walker is looking to escape.#ES#
Walker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anjo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Walker throws a body punch but Anjo moves out of range.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker misses with a hook. Anjo ducked under it nicely.
Anjo looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Anjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anjo.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Chief Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Walker rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker slowing the pace effectively.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Walker!
Chief Walker opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.

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