Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider works over Gunnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Gunnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider misses with a double jab
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Gunnarsson drives through with a takedown into Cider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position.
Cider looking to control.
Cider pulls Gunnarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Cider wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Cider.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cider's guard.#T2#
Gunnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnarsson not doing much here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Cider is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gunnarsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Gunnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
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 Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cider throws a right hand that Gunnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunnarsson also avoids with ease.
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson stops Cider from standing up. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Gunnarsson off! Gunnarsson jumps back into Cider's guard.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunnarsson advances to half guard.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Cider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunnarsson is taking a breather. Cider says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cider is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position.
Gunnarsson passes to side control.
Gunnarsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Gunnarsson controls the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gunnarsson staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy.
Gunnarsson working the body and head with strikes.
Gunnarsson lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson takes a little break here. Cider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cider throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Deepen Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a combination #CL2#
and Gunnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunnarsson.
Our sources have told us that Cider has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cider trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cider into the cage.#T1#
Cider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gunnarsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Cider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cider won't allow Gunnarsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cider is trying to stand.
Gunnarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson passes to full mount!
Gunnarsson trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cider hang on?#T4##SUB2#
Cider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunnarsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
The referee warns Cider that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cider looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
After the fight, Magnus Gunnarsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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

#R1##TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durnin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yarmalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarmalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durnin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko drops back looking for a leg! Durnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durnin manages to kick Yarmalenko off! Yarmalenko jumps back into Durnin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yarmalenko postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
Yarmalenko throws an elbow that misses. Durnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yarmalenko's guard. Nice move by Durnin!#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SU#
Durnin stands and steps away. Yarmalenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Durnin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durnin throws a body punch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Yarmalenko moves out of range as Durnin strikes.
Yarmalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durnin throws a jab when Yarmalenko was well out of range.
Durnin tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Durnin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Yarmalenko throws a fast counter high kick but Durnin manages to duck under it in time.
Durnin throws a combination that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Durnin misses.
Yarmalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Durnin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durnin looks to land a body kick but Yarmalenko moved away.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Durnin is breathing heavily.
Yarmalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarmalenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Yarmalenko pushes Durnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.#BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Durnin as Yarmalenko shoots in.
Yarmalenko shoots in and drives through. Durnin sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Durnin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yarmalenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durnin's guard.
Durnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some strikes from top position.
Durnin wants to stand but Yarmalenko is controlling the position.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Durnin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Durnin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Durnin won't allow Yarmalenko to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yarmalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Yarmalenko moves away and avoids it.
Durnin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durnin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durnin as he avoids it easily.
Durnin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yarmalenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durnin uses from the top position.
Yarmalenko is looking to stand up but Durnin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Durnin stands up from Yarmalenko's guard - Durnin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Durnin looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarmalenko! But no joy.
Naoise Durnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Durnin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Durnin manages to get underhooks.
Yarmalenko is trying to drag Durnin to the mat but Durnin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naoise Durnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Yarmalenko.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durnin looking to throw knees to the head but Yarmalenko is blocking nicely.
Durnin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durnin.
Yarmalenko just leaning against Durnin, taking a breather.
Yarmalenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Durnin avoids the damage to the body.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but Durnin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yarmalenko can't get the takedown. #T2#
Durnin misses with a body punch.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Yarmalenko controls the action.
Yarmalenko managing to block the knees to the body from Durnin.
Yarmalenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Durnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Durnin.
Yarmalenko is breathing heavily.
Durnin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Durnin tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko avoiding damage as Durnin throws knees to the body.
Yarmalenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durnin walks away with a smile on his face. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durnin throws a series of punches but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Durnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarmalenko looks for a takedown but Durnin sprawls well.#T3#
Durnin swings widly with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Durnin.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Yarmalenko forces Durnin back against the cage and clinches.
Durnin has a couple of punches blocked by Yarmalenko.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
Durnin misses with the head strike.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Yarmalenko successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Durnin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Durnin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naoise Durnin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Durnin lands an elbow inside.
Durnin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durnin lands an elbow inside that Yarmalenko shrugs off.
Durnin tries to work over Yarmalenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin tries a knee to the head but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarmalenko ducks right into an uppercut from Durnin.
Durnin throws a body kick that misses.
Durnin looks to land a left hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range nicely.
Durnin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Durnin against the cage.
Yarmalenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durnin blocks it with crossed arms.
Yarmalenko misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoise Durnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Durnin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
Durnin tries to land a front kick but Yarmalenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yarmalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Durnin throws a good cross that connects.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Durnin.
A nice leg kick from Durnin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durnin looks to land a combination but Yarmalenko avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko defending well as Durnin loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Yarmalenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yarmalenko tries to stand and escape but Durnin is controlling the position.
Durnin looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Yarmalenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Yarmalenko throwing shots but Durnin is blocking nicely.
Yarmalenko thows a huge punch but Durnin dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko wants to stand up but Durnin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Andriy Yarmalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Durnin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durnin defends it well.
Durnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko. #T3#
Yarmalenko lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Yarmalenko escapes and gets back to his feet.
Durnin tries to land a leg kick but Yarmalenko saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Durnin cracks Yarmalenko with a nice body shot.
Durnin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown.
A short right from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yarmalenko throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durnin connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Yarmalenko looking to score a takedown here. Durnin is defending well but Yarmalenko drives through and ends up in Durnin's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarmalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko has gone for a leg lock! Durnin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yarmalenko's guard.#REVR#
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Durnin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Yarmalenko is working an open guard so Durnin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andriy Yarmalenko.
I think Yarmalenko 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Craven throws a jab when Broadaxe was well out of range.
Craven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Broadaxe on the side of the head.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Craven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Broadaxe's head.
Broadaxe fails with the takedown
and Craven counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Broadaxe is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Broadaxe is rocked!
Broadaxe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Craven gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven 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.

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

Keir Toal really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dwalin Broadaxe was cancelled.

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Fang looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range.
A big left from Fang misses.
Yarmalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yarmalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yarmalenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fang throws out a loose jab but Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fang misses the body punch
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Fang throws out a leg kick but Yarmalenko moves out of range and Fang only half commits.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko needs to keep his hands up - Fang had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yarmalenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko postures up.#T1#
Yarmalenko prevents Fang from escaping the position.
Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yarmalenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fang gets back to half guard.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yarmalenko wants to pass the guard but Fang is defending well.
Fang wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping busy.
Fang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Fang blocks nicely.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yarmalenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fang is proving hard to escape from.
Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Fang, not yet.
Fang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yarmalenko dives into side control.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yarmalenko with the ground and pound but Fang regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Fang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yarmalenko seems to be working for a kimura but Fang defends the submission attempt.
Fang is looking to improve his position.
Yarmalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yarmalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is working for a kimura but Fang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yarmalenko 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.
Fang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yarmalenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Yarmalenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that Fang semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Xue Fang has been cut.
Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarmalenko.
And Yarmalenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Fang blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Fang.
Yarmalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donk. Fang catches Yarmalenko right on the button with a cross.
Fang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yarmalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fang is looking to chop away at Yarmalenko's legs. #CL2#
Fang takes the fight into the clinch.
Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fang takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Fang misses with the head strike.
A short left from Fang.
Yarmalenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fang is keeping busy.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Fang misses with a looping left.
Yarmalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarmalenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fang thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Fang misses its intended target.
Yarmalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch there but Fang circles away.
Xue Fang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fang jabs Yarmalenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Yarmalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Fang drops Yarmalenko with a naaaaasty hook - Yarmalenko is in real trouble here! Fang dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xue Fang!
Xue Fang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bacolod sprawls well. Bacolod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yarmalenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacolod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yarmalenko manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bacolod has managed to clinch.
Bacolod can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has hold of one of Bacolod's legs. Bacolod is fighting the takedown attempt but Yarmalenko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Bacolod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yarmalenko just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko is trying to trip Bacolod. He has hold of a leg but Bacolod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yarmalenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Bacolod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Bacolod has Yarmalenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yarmalenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod is looking to break free of the clinch but Yarmalenko has double underhooks. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bacolod moves out of range easily.
Bacolod wants to clinch.
Bacolod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yarmalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Yarmalenko. No joy for Bacolod on that attempt. #T2#
Bacolod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yarmalenko defends well and Bacolod ends up having to push Yarmalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacolod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Yarmalenko jumps into guard, dragging Bacolod to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard.
Bacolod throwing strikes but missing.
Bacolod is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Yarmalenko keeping full guard, as Bacolod tries to pass. #ES2#
Yarmalenko kicks Bacolod off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Yarmalenko drives through with a takedown into Bacolod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Bacolod scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod looks to land a combination. Yarmalenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch but Yarmalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Yarmalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bacolod but Bacolod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacolod swivels and escapes.
Bacolod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yarmalenko tries to avoid it but Bacolod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yarmalenko to the ground. Yarmalenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bacolod looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarmalenko is just out of range.
Yarmalenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Bacolod circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko'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##CL2#
Yarmalenko gets a clinch. #BC#
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacolod was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarmalenko.#CL2#
Yarmalenko rushes Bacolod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yarmalenko wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Bacolod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bacolod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yarmalenko, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Yarmalenko gets control of Bacolod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yarmalenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bacolod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bacolod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bacolod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bacolod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yarmalenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Bacolod in side control, throwing shots but Yarmalenko defends.
Yarmalenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bacolod.
Bacolod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yarmalenko is avoiding damage well.
Bacolod trying to control the action but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Bacolod crashes against the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bacolod wants to control but Yarmalenko is keeping him busy. #SU#
Bacolod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bacolod has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacolod. #TD2#
Yarmalenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bacolod's guard.#T3##ES#
Bacolod pushes Yarmalenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bacolod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches with his opponent.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yarmalenko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bacolod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bacolod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yarmalenko to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yarmalenko smiles and moves away.
Bacolod keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch.
Bacolod stops a takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Yarmalenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bacolod.
Bacolod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yarmalenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yarmalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacolod leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the 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 Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Bacolod with that takedown attempt.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt - Yarmalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacolod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacolod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarmalenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yarmalenko.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bacolod is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yarmalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bacolod, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Yarmalenko has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Yarmalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Yarmalenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarmalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Bacolod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yarmalenko is fending him off so far but Bacolod persists. Nope, Yarmalenko circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Yarmalenko clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Yarmalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Yarmalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yarmalenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bacolod shoots and misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Bacolod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bacolod takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Bacolod is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Bacolod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yarmalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yarmalenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bacolod trying to land knees to the body.
Bacolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bacolod wants a takedown. #T3#
Bacolod working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yarmalenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Yarmalenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Bacolod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacolod looking to pass the guard.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bacolod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yarmalenko wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bacolod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yarmalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bacolod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yarmalenko dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko wants to get up but he can't break Bacolod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bacolod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Bacolod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yarmalenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Yarmalenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yarmalenko 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Cider throws a one two combo.
Cider throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabal. That's going to slow Cider down.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Cabal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Cider. Those never looked like landing.
Cabal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider tries to bum rush Cabal with a series of wild strikes but Cabal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cabal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabal can pounce on him.
Cabal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabal misses with a leg kick
and Cider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabal lands a nice hook to Cider's body. Cider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider tries to move into range but Cabal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabal.
Cabal throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Cabal.
Cabal throws a series of strikes that have Cider backpedaling. #KD2#
Cabal throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cider stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Cabal follows into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider wants to hold on but Cabal pushes him away.
Cabal 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.
Cabal looking to ground and pound but Cider is blocking nicely.
Cabal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cider because Cabal loaded up on that one.
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Cabal punching from mount but Cider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabal 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.
Cabal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cider wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cabal.
Cabal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cider avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabal.
Cabal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabal 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. #T3#
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
Cider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cider is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabal misses with a head shot.
Cabal punching from mount but Cider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
Cabal looking to finish with strikes here!
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Cabal looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cider blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cider because Cabal loaded up on that one.
Cabal throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabal throws some wild stikes that Cider manages to avoid easily.
Cabal wants to control the pace but Cider is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Cabal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cider missing with a left hand there. Cabal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cabal misses.
Cider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabal lands with a straight right. Cider didn't see that one coming.
Cabal lands a nice shot that snaps Cider's head back. #KD2#
Cabal knocks Cider to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Cabal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cabal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cabal in side control, throwing shots but Cider defends. #SU2#
Cabal decides to stand back up. Cabal steps back and let's Cider get back to his feet.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Cider
and Cabal counters with a good, hard body kick but Cider shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Cabal misses its intended target.
Cider lands with a nice combination. Cabal backs away looking to recover.
Cabal wants to slow Cider down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cabal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Cabal works Cider's body with a nice hook.
Cabal misses with a body shot.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Cabal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Cabal moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Cabal!
Santino Cabal 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.

Event: OFK 357 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Broadaxe with that takedown attempt.
Boles throws a lazy right hand but Broadaxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broadaxe darts in looking for a takedown but Boles gets double underhooks and turns Broadaxe into the cage.
Broadaxe can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwalin Broadaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Broadaxe drags the fight down to the ground.
Boles wants to stand but Broadaxe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Broadaxe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Broadaxe's guard.#T1##SUB#
Broadaxe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Boles has his hands clasped together but Broadaxe extends and breaks Boles's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Broadaxe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Dwalin Broadaxe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Zaire throws a nice head kick!
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Veainu stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veainu looks to throw a body kick
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Zaire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Zaire ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Zaire looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T1#
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Zaire gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaire is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Veainu drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Zaire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Zaire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully. #T3#
Veainu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veainu misses with a head kick.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire misses with a head kick. #T4#
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veainu throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire is looking to counter the offense by Veainu and move into the clinch.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire moves out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Zaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veainu wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Veainu. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Zaire stalling.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire stalls.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire. #T3#
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body kick that misses.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?#T4#
Zaire wants to clinch.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire'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#
Zaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Zaire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Veainu trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Zaire has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Zaire breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Zaire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.#T2#
Zaire tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
As Zaire backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Zaire manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaire.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu slips under a jab.#T3##CL#
Zaire pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T4#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaire smiles and moves away.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonatane Veainu.
I think Zaire 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 353 -
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Beckley throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Broadaxe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beckley pushes Broadaxe off but Broadaxe dives into side control.
Beckley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Broadaxe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beckley down.
Broadaxe landing strikes.
Beckley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Broadaxe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beckley tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Broadaxe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beckley pushes Broadaxe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Broadaxe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Beckley regains half guard.
Beckley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Beckley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Broadaxe is on him like a limpet, forcing Beckley back against the cage.
Broadaxe wants to take the fight to the mat but Beckley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Beckley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beckley taking a breather.
Broadaxe wants to take the fight to the mat but Beckley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Broadaxe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beckley prevents it.
Benson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwalin Broadaxe.
Beckley is trying to break the clinch but Broadaxe is controlling him.
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Beckley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Broadaxe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beckley is defending well.#T2##TD#
Beckley jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Beckley is looking for a triangle but Broadaxe pushes his legs off easily.
Broadaxe wants to control from the top but Beckley keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckley looking for a guillotine here but Broadaxe defends easily.
Broadaxe wants to control from the top but Beckley keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Broadaxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Beckley working for submissions but it's allowed Broadaxe to get to half guard.
Broadaxe moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Broadaxe tries for a kimura but Beckley is defending well.
Broadaxe is working Beckley over with some ground and pound from side control.
Broadaxe cracks Beckley with a big right hand but Beckley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4##SUB2#
Broadaxe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Beckley looks calm but he's in trouble here. Broadaxe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Beckley is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Broadaxe lets go of the hold and Beckley can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Dwalin Broadaxe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Red Eagle gets tackled into the cage by Yarmalenko. Yarmalenko maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red Eagle digs a right hand into Yarmalenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarmalenko's gas tank.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Yarmalenko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Yarmalenko forces Red Eagle back against the cage and clinches.
Red Eagle presses Yarmalenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Red Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
Red Eagle lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Red Eagle gets through Yarmalenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Red Eagle rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle. #T1#
A short left from Red Eagle.
Yarmalenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Red Eagle digs a right hand into Yarmalenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yarmalenko's gas tank. #BC2#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Yarmalenko shoots in but Red Eagle avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Red Eagle rushes Yarmalenko and presses him up against the cage.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yarmalenko is looking for a takedown.
Chief Red Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Yarmalenko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Red Eagle. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
Red Eagle pushes off an throws an elbow but Yarmalenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#Andriy Yarmalenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch. #CL#
Yarmalenko gets tackled into the cage by Red Eagle. Red Eagle maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Yarmalenko. #BC#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Yarmalenko. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Red Eagle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Red Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yarmalenko throws a head punch that misses.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
Red Eagle tries a body shot but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Red Eagle's face. #T3#
Red Eagle is pressed up against the cage. Yarmalenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Red Eagle down to the mat. Red Eagle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yarmalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yarmalenko counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Red Eagle has Yarmalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
Red Eagle wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yarmalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yarmalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Yarmalenko keeps it at a distance.
Yarmalenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Red Eagle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Red Eagle tries to clinch
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Red Eagle backing up. Red Eagle nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Yarmalenko. #CL#
Red Eagle clinches up with Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Yarmalenko blocks a body shot from Red Eagle. #T4#
Red Eagle has had enough of the clinch but Yarmalenko keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red Eagle.
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!
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle pushes Yarmalenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Donk. Dawkins catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
Dawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider misses with a double jab.
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Dawkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider.
Cider scores with a push kick.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Cider unleashes a big counter combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Dawkins looks to land a combination. Cider sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
Cider steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Cider blocks a jab.
Dawkins misses with a leg kick.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the head.
Dawkins takes one to the side of the head.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Dawkins moved out of range nicely.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Dawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cider.
Deepen Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cider on the side of the head.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins is looking to counter punch.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins tries to counter with a takedown but Cider is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Cider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider lands a front kick.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Dawkins looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Cider.
Dawkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider takes one on the button.#T2#
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Cider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins throws a front kick that sends Cider stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dawkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Cider shrugs off.
Dawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins taking a breather.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dawkins.
Cider takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Dawkins pulls guard.
Cider preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dawkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cider stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
Cider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cider's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Dawkins drops back looking for a leg! Cider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cider manages to kick Dawkins off! Dawkins jumps back into Cider's guard.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cider can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawkins trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cider keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cider takes one to the side of the head.
Dawkins lands with a cross. #CL#
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
Cider blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins prevents a body shot from Cider.
Dawkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cider tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins is stalling here.
Dawkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cider to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider. #TD#
Dawkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Cider postures up.
Dawkins 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.#T1#
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cider manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cider wants to stand and escape but Dawkins is having none of it. #SUB#
Dawkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cider manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dawkins has Cider in his guard.#REVB#
Dawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cider's guard. #REVR#
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Cider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawkins controls the pace.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cider is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cider controlling Dawkins's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider dodges the punch combination from Dawkins.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawkins. Dawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Dawkins misses its intended target.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cider moves away.
Cider throws a push kick but Dawkins slaps the foot to one side.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider slips under a jab.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cider's face.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jason Dawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins tries to work over Cider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dawkins.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawkins misses the target. #TD#
Dawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jason Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Dawkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dawkins stands and throws Cider's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Cider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins working the strikes but Cider uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cider is refusing to be controlled, as Dawkins sits in half guard.
Dawkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Deepen Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dawkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cider won't allow Dawkins to pass to mount.
Dawkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dawkins with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Dawkins swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Dawkins!
Our winner, Jason Dawkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Broadaxe takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Broadaxe has managed to clinch. #TD#
Broadaxe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plugger regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadaxe landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Plugger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plugger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broadaxe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Broadaxe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Plugger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Broadaxe, into his guard. #REVB#
Plugger looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Broadaxe has his foot on Plugger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plugger works his way back into a safe position though.
Plugger postures up in Broadaxe's guard and throws a big left but Broadaxe blocks it.
Broadaxe looking to control. #SUB#
Broadaxe is looking for a triangle but Plugger pushes his legs off easily.
Plugger passes Broadaxe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plugger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plugger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plugger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Broadaxe is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Plugger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broadaxe defending well though.
Plugger trying to control the action but Broadaxe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Broadaxe is defending against the submission attempts here by Plugger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plugger is trying to control. Broadaxe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plugger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plugger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broadaxe is looking to escape. #T3#
Broadaxe can't escape the position.
Plugger wants to control the pace but Broadaxe is squirming around nicely.
Broadaxe can't escape the position.
Plugger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Plugger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Broadaxe is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Broadaxe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Broadaxe! #SUB2#
Plugger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadaxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadaxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Plugger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadaxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadaxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadaxe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plugger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Broadaxe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Broadaxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Plugger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Broadaxe has picked Plugger up and slammed him! Plugger can't keep hold of the triangle and Broadaxe manages to pass to side control!
Plugger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Broadaxe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadaxe looks up at the clock and then as Plugger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Broadaxe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Broadaxe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plugger regains half guard.
Plugger is looking for a sweep. Broadaxe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwalin Broadaxe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Broadaxe checks a leg kick.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broadaxe moves away.
Plugger feints and then cracks Broadaxe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Broadaxe down.
Plugger throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Broadaxe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plugger's guard.
Broadaxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broadaxe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Plugger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Plugger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broadaxe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Broadaxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Broadaxe defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Broadaxe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Plugger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Broadaxe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Plugger pulls down on the head and he's put Broadaxe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pull Plugger!

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Yarmalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Nice uppercut lands for Babinski. That snapped Yarmalenko's head back.
Babinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babinski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yarmalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yarmalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yarmalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yarmalenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babinski defends well and Yarmalenko ends up having to push Babinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch but Yarmalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yarmalenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Babinski working hard to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Timofey Babinski has been cut.
Babinski is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski can't break the clinch. #TD#
Yarmalenko drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Babinski gets to his feet - Yarmalenko follows without any prompting. #CL#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD#
Yarmalenko has clasped his hands together around Babinski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski tries to escape but Yarmalenko is in control. #SUB#
Yarmalenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Babinski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Yarmalenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Babinski to his feet. #CL#
Yarmalenko takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.#T2#
Yarmalenko misses with the combination.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarmalenko staying out of range there.
Andriy Yarmalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yarmalenko.
Jab from Babinski.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yarmalenko is defended easily by Babinski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yarmalenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yarmalenko tries to bum rush Babinski with a series of wild strikes but Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Babinski.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Yarmalenko moved out of range.
Babinski has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
It looked like Yarmalenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yarmalenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Babinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timofey Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yarmalenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarmalenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yarmalenko shoots for a takedown but Babinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Babinski can't break the clinch.
Babinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Yarmalenko won't allow it. #BC#
Yarmalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarmalenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yarmalenko tries to land a front kick but Babinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babinski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
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 Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Babinski lands a big head kick that sends Yarmalenko tumbling to the mat! Babinski takes a step backwards and waves Yarmalenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Yarmalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babinski misses with an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Babinski. #CL#
Yarmalenko has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Babinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Babinski throws a right hand that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Babinski misses the jab.#CL#
Yarmalenko forces Babinski back against the cage and clinches.
Babinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babinski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yarmalenko keeps control of Babinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
Babinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko blocks a head kick by Babinski. #T2#
Babinski thows a leg kick but Yarmalenko checks it
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski. #CL#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babinski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yarmalenko prevents Babinski from breaking the clinch.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babinski is trying to break free.
Babinski is trying to force a seperation but Yarmalenko has the dominant position.
Babinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Babinski throws the left hand but Yarmalenko avoids the punch easily.
Babinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Yarmalenko rushes Babinski and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Yarmalenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timofey Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski throws a hook but Yarmalenko avoids it easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yarmalenko.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Yarmalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick from Yarmalenko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Babinski. No joy for Yarmalenko on that attempt.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babinski. That one must have hurt.
Babinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarmalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babinski lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Babinski tries to keep at a distance but Yarmalenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yarmalenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babinski after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Yarmalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Babinski misses with a left hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yarmalenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarmalenko slips under a jab.#CL#
Yarmalenko drives through and clinches with Babinski against the cage.
Babinski is trying to break the clinch but Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Babinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yarmalenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babinski smiles and moves away.
Babinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarmalenko throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babinski defends it nicely.
Babinski scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Babinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babinski throws a body kick that misses.
Babinski throws a wild body kick that Yarmalenko sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Yarmalenko instigates a clinch. #BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Yarmalenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babinski misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yarmalenko tries for a takedown but Babinski circles away easily
and Babinski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andriy Yarmalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yarmalenko feints a jab promting Babinski to slip. Yarmalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yarmalenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babinski is looking to slow Yarmalenko down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Babinski.
Babinski lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a two punch combo.
Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming.
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Babinski throws a lazy head kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a series of strikes. Babinski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarmalenko's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babinski misses with a right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Babinski.
Babinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarmalenko tries to clinch up but Babinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Babinski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Babinski moves forwards but Yarmalenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Babinski misses
and Yarmalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Babinski backing up. Babinski nods at Yarmalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Babinski connects with a right hand. Yarmalenko shakes it off.#T4#
Babinski leaves Yarmalenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yarmalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Yarmalenko slips a straight right by Babinski.
Some wild striking there from Yarmalenko.
Babinski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Timofey Babinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarmalenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babinski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Babinski tests Yarmalenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarmalenko ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Yarmalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yarmalenko, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Picogram darts in and clinches Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Picogram controls the action.
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Veainu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picogram throws an elbow but misses.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Picogram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Picogram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu takes an elbow to the temple.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Picogram.
Veainu blocks the elbow strike.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Picogram.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Picogram throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch but Picogram moves out of range. #CL#
Veainu instigates a clinch.
Picogram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veainu blocks it with crossed arms.
Veainu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram stalling against the cage.
Picogram misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Picogram can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Picogram has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Picogram throws an elbow but it misses.
Picogram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Picogram.
Picogram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picogram lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sonatane Veainu has been cut.#T4#
Veainu avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Veainu tries to break the clinch but Picogram is controlling the position.
Picogram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Picogram.
The crowd are getting on Picogram's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonatane Veainu's cut.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a nice body shot.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Picogram as he jumps to the side.
Picogram checks a leg kick nicely.
Picogram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picogram throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Picogram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veainu's head.
Picogram throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Picogram lands.
Veainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Picogram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Jonny Picogram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picogram jabs at Veainu's body.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Picogram circles away from the clinch attempt
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram scores with a hook to the body. Veainu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu moves forwards but Picogram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a low kick.
Picogram thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Picogram fakes the leg kick and cracks Veainu in the body.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picogram counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picogram.
Good exchange - Picogram coming out on top.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Picogram appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veainu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picogram to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu throws a front kick aimed at Picogram's knee but Picogram avoids it well. #CL2#
Picogram rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Picogram blocking some punches.
Picogram scores a nice knee to the body.
Picogram is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Picogram controls the action.
Picogram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veainu.
Veainu blocks an elbow strike from Picogram.
Picogram lands a knee to the body.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veainu avoids it.
Veainu avoiding damage as Picogram throws knees to the body.
Picogram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veainu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Veainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jonny Picogram seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonatane Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu pushes Picogram back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veainu as Picogram tries to tie him up.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Picogram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Picogram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Picogram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonatane Veainu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Picogram lands a jab to the head.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Picogram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Picogram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Picogram slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu throws a big counter combination but Picogram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Picogram jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Veainu throws a low kick, looking for Picogram's leg but Picogram calmly moves out of range.
Picogram flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Picogram avoids it well.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram lands with a right hand.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Veainu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Picogram throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Veainu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab from Picogram.#T3#
Picogram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Picogram is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Picogram misses.
Picogram feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veainu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veainu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Picogram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veainu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries to clinch but Picogram is having none of it.
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Picogram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Picogram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veainu wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Picogram 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Yarmalenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yarmalenko working the head with strikes.
Yarmalenko working the ground and pound but Goldberg is defending the strikes.
Yarmalenko working the strikes but Goldberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yarmalenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yarmalenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goldberg is just riding it out for now. Yarmalenko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yarmalenko. #T1#
Yarmalenko throws a strike but Goldberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yarmalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yarmalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yarmalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yarmalenko's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yarmalenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Yarmalenko's brow. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yarmalenko wants to stand but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldberg lands a couple of elbows.
Goldberg works over Yarmalenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldberg stops Yarmalenko from standing up.
Goldberg postures up in Yarmalenko's guard and throws a big left but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Yarmalenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Yarmalenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Yarmalenko!#REVB#
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it. #T3#
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yarmalenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Yarmalenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Yarmalenko throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldberg! #REVR#
Yarmalenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Goldberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yarmalenko is avoiding damage well.
Goldberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yarmalenko regains half guard, as Goldberg was trying to land strikes.
Yarmalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Yarmalenko dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Goldberg working Yarmalenko over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Yarmalenko.#CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Yarmalenko pulls Goldberg into guard.
Yarmalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg postures up in Yarmalenko's guard and throws a big left but Yarmalenko blocks it.
Goldberg stands up over Yarmalenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Yarmalenko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goldberg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
Yarmalenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldberg or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Yarmalenko blocks a body shot from Goldberg. #TD2#
Yarmalenko drags the fight down to the ground.
Goldberg throws a strike but Yarmalenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yarmalenko wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yarmalenko is controlling him.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yarmalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yarmalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Yarmalenko throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andriy Yarmalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Yarmalenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yarmalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely. #T3#
Yarmalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yarmalenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Yarmalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yarmalenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yarmalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Yarmalenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goldberg uses from the top position. #T4#
Goldberg stops Yarmalenko from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yarmalenko can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Yarmalenko pushes Goldberg off and gets back to his feet.
Goldberg takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Yarmalenko rushes Goldberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarmalenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldberg pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Yarmalenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yarmalenko manages to end up in side control.
Goldberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yarmalenko throws an elbow but Goldberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yarmalenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Yarmalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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##TD2#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldberg's guard.#ROC2#Goldberg is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Yarmalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Goldberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yarmalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Yarmalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yarmalenko postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Yarmalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yarmalenko throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Yarmalenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Goldberg covers up, he's hurt! Yarmalenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Yarmalenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Yarmalenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cider.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cobb jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider keeps Cobb at a distance using the push kick.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Cider.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Cider.
Cider doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cider.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Cobb catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider takes one to the chin there.
Cider moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Cider.
Cider slips under a jab.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Cider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Nice body kick there by Cider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Cider scores with a four punch combination!
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb lands a high kick!
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Cider misses.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Cobb misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider lands a head kick. Cobb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider.
Cider lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Cider down.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Cider's defenses.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Cider should have avoided that one.
Cobb throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Cider throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Cider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cider in his tracks.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Cider is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Cider. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
Cobb sizes up Cider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cobb slips under a jab from Cider.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cider's hands.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Cider.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a three punch combo that has Cobb backing up. Cobb nods at Cider to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Cider's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb takes a swing at Cider's ribcage but misses.
Cobb tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb lands with a nice body kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider scores with a one two! Cobb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deepen Cider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cider scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cider's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider lands with a light punch inside.
Cider works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cider blocking some punches.
Cider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage. #T1#
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Cider as the two fighters clinch.
Cider lands with a light punch inside.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Cider.
Cider is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider.
Deepen Cider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cider works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Cider.
A short right from Cider.
Stalling in the clinch from Cider.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Cider.
A short body shot lands from Cider as the two fighters clinch.
Cider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider.
Come on Cider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Cider.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider taking a breather.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider.#T3#
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cider.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Cider lands a body punch.
Cider lands a body punch.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cider lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider.
Cider digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cider stalling.
Cider has Cobb pressed against the cage. #KD2#
Cider drops Cobb onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cobb is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cider lands with a short shot to the head.
Cider creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cobb's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cobb drops to his knees and Cider pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 341 - Escalante Vs Bizih
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Gay G throws a body punch but Broadaxe moves out of range.
Broadaxe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gay G has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Broadaxe tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Broadaxe is defending well for now.
Gay G throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gay G with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Broadaxe successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Gay G looking to improve position, pressing down on Broadaxe's thigh with his hand. Broadaxe seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gay G paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gay G's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Broadaxe picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Our winner, Dwalin Broadaxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nelson gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Veainu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Nelson stands and steps away. Veainu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it. #TD2#
Veainu successfully pulls guard.
Nelson prevents Veainu from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Veainu's guard. #SUB#
Nelson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nelson seems to have locked his on tight now - Veainu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nelson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pudd Nelson!
A very excited looking Pudd Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Jenkins clobbers Yarmalenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Yarmalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Yarmalenko's shoulder, as Yarmalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Yarmalenko.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yarmalenko.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yarmalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Yarmalenko dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Yarmalenko in his tracks for a moment.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Yarmalenko lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Jenkins rushes Yarmalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Yarmalenko. #T1#
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Yarmalenko 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yarmalenko tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yarmalenko is defending well for now.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yarmalenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Yarmalenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yarmalenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jenkins prevents Yarmalenko from getting back to his feet.
Yarmalenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yarmalenko tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jenkins stops Yarmalenko from standing up.
Yarmalenko keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins prevents Yarmalenko from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to control but Yarmalenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yarmalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.#CL#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Yarmalenko is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Yarmalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Tommy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarmalenko.
Both fighters circling a little - Yarmalenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarmalenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Yarmalenko is out of range. #CL#
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Yarmalenko. Yarmalenko maintains the clinch.
Yarmalenko takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Andriy Yarmalenko's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Yarmalenko manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Yarmalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Yarmalenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jenkins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yarmalenko manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins tries to hold on but Yarmalenko postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Yarmalenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yarmalenko unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Yarmalenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jenkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A control attempt from Jenkins but he's now mounted!
Yarmalenko scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT#That has opened up Tommy Jenkins's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yarmalenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Yarmalenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jenkins taking shots to the head.
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 Andriy Yarmalenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarmalenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andriy Yarmalenko!

Event: OFK 335 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Toal darts in and clinches Broadaxe up against the cage.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broadaxe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Broadaxe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broadaxe jumps guard but Toal stands there with Broadaxe around his waist. Broadaxe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwalin Broadaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadaxe is working for takedown but Toal is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Broadaxe decides to pull guard.
Toal wants to control from the top but Broadaxe keeps moving.
Toal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Toal stands up over Broadaxe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Broadaxe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Broadaxe wants to sweep here but Toal controlling him for the moment.
Toal trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadaxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toal chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Broadaxe working for a triangle but Toal defends it easily.
Toal stays in close to Broadaxe's body and controls the position. #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.
Broadaxe keeping moving, preventing Toal from controlling successfully.
Broadaxe has momentary wrist control but Toal slips an elbow through the middle.
Toal content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Toal moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Toal.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Broadaxe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toal up against the cage.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Broadaxe.
A short right from Toal on the inside.
A short uppercut from Toal.
Toal tries a body shot but Broadaxe blocks it.
Broadaxe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toal wants a takedown but no success here.
Broadaxe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Toal up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Toal.
Toal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toal lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Toal has clasped his hands together around Broadaxe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Toal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Broadaxe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Broadaxe can't do much from the bottom here.
Broadaxe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toal trying to control the action but Broadaxe is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Broadaxe clinches up against the cage.
Toal working aggressively here.
Broadaxe wants to take the fight to the mat but Toal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Broadaxe looking for a takedown.
Toal misses with a body punch. #TD#
Broadaxe pulls guard successfully.
Toal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Toal working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Broadaxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Broadaxe being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Broadaxe looking for a guillotine here but Toal defends easily.
Toal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toal is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Toal trying to control but Broadaxe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Broadaxe clinches with his opponent.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Broadaxe controls his hands.
Toal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Broadaxe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toal prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwalin Broadaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadaxe is looking for a takedown.
Toal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broadaxe's elbow.
Toal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Broadaxe after a bit of a struggle.
Broadaxe looking for a takedown.
Broadaxe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Toal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Broadaxe is trying to pull guard but Toal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Broadaxe is trying to pull guard but Toal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toal tries to throw a body punch but Broadaxe avoids it by throwing Toal back against the cage.
Broadaxe tries to pull guard but Toal holds him up against the cage and eventually Broadaxe drops back down to his feet.
Toal prevents the takedown attempt.
Toal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toal prevents the takedown attempt.
Keir Toal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broadaxe's elbow.
Broadaxe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toal is pressed up against the cage. Broadaxe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toal down to the mat. Toal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Toal just misses with a punch to the body.
Toal lands a nice shot to the body.
Toal lands with an uppercut that bounces Broadaxe off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Toal pushes Broadaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Broadaxe controls the action.
Broadaxe is looking for a takedown.
Toal lands a shoulder strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Broadaxe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toal scores with a shot to the side of Broadaxe's head.
Toal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keir Toal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Toal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broadaxe manages to avoid it.
Toal throws a combination. Broadaxe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Toal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broadaxe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toal sprawls and moves away.
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but Broadaxe is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Broadaxe is defended easily by Toal.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toal prevents it. #T1#
Broadaxe blocking some punches.
Toal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Broadaxe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Broadaxe pulls guard effortlessly.
Toal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keir Toal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toal is looking to take a break and control but Broadaxe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Broadaxe tries to roll over but Toal keeps him under control.
Dwalin Broadaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Broadaxe taking some punishment here, with Toal in his half guard.
Broadaxe is looking to improve his position.
Broadaxe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toal trying to control but Broadaxe is working from the bottom.
Toal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keir Toal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Broadaxe wants to sweep here but Toal controlling him for the moment.
Broadaxe tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut there from Toal.
A left lands for Toal.
Toal misses with a takedown attempt - Broadaxe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Broadaxe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwalin Broadaxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Toal has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Broadaxe wants a takedown.
Broadaxe is looking for a takedown.
Broadaxe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toal is defending well for now.
Broadaxe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toal avoids it.
Broadaxe looking for a takedown.
Toal lands a body shot.
Toal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Broadaxe wants a takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keir Toal!
A very excited looking Keir Toal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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