Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 122 Niculescu vs Pinks II
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
As Wolfe backs off Khan throws a huge counter combo but Wolfe manages to avoid it all.
Wolfe connects with a looping right hand.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Wolfe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfe misses with a hook
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfe works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Wolfe throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Wolfe fights it but they end up in guard.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Wolfe wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe shows good takedown defense.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfe connects with a body shot that sends Khan's belly button to the back.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan with the counter takedown but Wolfe avoids it easily.
Carbon Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Boromir Khan has been cut.#T1#
Wolfe throws a lazy uppercut
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Wolfe connects with a high kick.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan ducks right into an uppercut from Wolfe.
Wolfe scores with a head kick. #ROC#Khan is rocked!
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfe finish him?#KD2#
Khan throws a left that rocks Wolfe and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Khan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wolfe regain composure! #ROC2#Wolfe is rocked!
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wolfe looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Khan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boromir Khan!
Carbon Wolfe spoke after the fight, saying '...'.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Vrana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Tech.
Tech swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vrana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tech falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Vrana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tech!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrana is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tech will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vrana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tech down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vrana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Vrana is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tech is trying to escape and Vrana transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tech is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vrana! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alois Vrana!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 3
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Tech moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Watson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tech manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tech. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Tech's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tech.
Tech lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Motty Watson has been cut.
A jab from Tech does it's job there.
Watson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tech tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Tech! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Med Tech!

Event: DMMA 107 Pinks vs Kersikov
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Flijers there.
Wolfe lands with a kick to the temple. Flijers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Flijers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfe manages to avoid it.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Flijers moves out of range.
Wolfe misses with a wild combination.
Flijers misses with a looping right.
Flijers's coach down at Cozad MMA Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Flijers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Flijers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolfe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flijers's head.
Flijers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flijers.
A jab lands there for Flijers.
Flijers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flijers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolfe on the side of the head.
Flijers throws a lazy right hand but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolfe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flijers to score with a decent uppercut.
Wolfe avoids the body shot from Flijers.
Flijers misses with a hook
and Wolfe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wolfe misses with an uppercut. Flijers saw that one coming.
Flijers cracks a nice hook into Wolfe's ribs.#T1#
Flijers digs a good hook to Wolfe's body.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Flijers.#ROC2#Wolfe is rocked!
Wolfe is aggressively charging in as Flijers backs up avoiding any damage. Flijers tosses out a jab and Wolfe runs right into it face first! Wolfe is out cold! Flijers dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wolfe's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Flijers!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Flijers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Carbon Wolfe stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Noke lands a head kick. Doncic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Doncic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Doncic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doncic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doncic moves away.#CL#
Doncic moves into the clinch.
Noke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noke is trying to maintain a safe position but Doncic gets an underhook and turns Noke into the ropes.#BC#
Doncic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noke misses with a straight right. #CL#
Doncic closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Doncic breaks the clinch.
Doncic keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Doncic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Doncic lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doncic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Noke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Noke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Noke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Noke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doncic.
Doncic misses with a body shot. #CL#
Doncic instigates a clinch.
Doncic misses with a body punch. #BC#
Doncic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Doncic has closed the distance and engaged Noke in a clinch. #BC2#
Noke breaks the clinch. #CL#
Doncic closes the distance and pushes Noke back into the ropes.
Noke taking a breather. #BC#
Doncic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Doncic rushes Noke and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Noke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doncic avoids it.
Doncic trying to land knees to the body.
Doncic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Noke looks winded!
A body shot lands from Doncic.
Doncic lands a shot 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!#BC#
Doncic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Noke breaks the clinch.
Doncic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noke finds it's way round the side to connect with Doncic's head. #CL#
Doncic has closed the distance and engaged Noke in a clinch. #BC#
Doncic manages to break the clinch.
Doncic looks to score with a jab to the body but Noke is just out of range.
Noke is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Doncic moves into range and clinches up with Noke.#BC2#
Noke breaks the clinch. #CL#
Doncic drives through and clinches with Noke against the ropes. #BC2#
Noke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Doncic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doncic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Doncic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doncic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Doncic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Doncic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Noke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doncic scores with a big combo that sends Noke crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Noke flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Doncic jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Doncic!

Event: Local Show in Helsinki
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Toro tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul swinging wildly here.
Paul scores with a three punch combo!
Toro shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paul looks to land a combination but Toro avoids it well.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toro wants to counter with a clinch but Paul pushes him away.
Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Paul coming out on top.
Paul takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Paul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toro.
Logan Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of To Toro.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Nice defenses there by Toro.
Toro throws a series of punches but Paul avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Toro has Paul up against the ropes in a clinch.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Toro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Toro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toro looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Paul looks to land a combination but Toro avoids it well. #T2#
Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toro dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Toro is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul throws a right and a left that Toro avoids nicely.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul tries to bum rush Toro with a series of wild strikes but Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul misses with a double jab
and Toro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toro is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
Paul throws a hook to the side of Toro's head but Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toro.
Toro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Toro.
Toro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Paul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toro shoots and misses
and Paul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Toro tries to counter with a clinch but Paul shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Paul does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Paul swinging wildly here.
Toro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Toro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Toro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toro somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Logan Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toro doesn't manage to clinch there - Paul circles away.
Toro tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Toro thuds a left hand into Paul's body.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toro.
Toro unleashes a big counter combination but Paul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toro lands with a nice combination. Paul backs away looking to recover.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toro slips under a jab from Paul.
Paul throws a series of punches but Toro avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Paul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Toro tries to counter with a clinch but Paul shakes him off and moves away.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toro can do to turn this around?
Toro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toro slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Paul cracks Toro with an open hand slap.
Toro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Logan Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul tries to bum rush Toro with a series of wild strikes but Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul leaves Toro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Toro coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul with a hook.
Paul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Toro ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Toro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of To Toro.
Toro closes the distance and clinches up with Paul, looking for a takedown. Toro pushes Paul against the ropes but Paul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toro throws a series of punches but Paul moves out of range.
Paul throws a series of punches but Toro avoids them all with ease.
Paul misses with the combination.
Paul scores with a sloppy right hand. Toro should have avoided that one.
Toro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul throws a series of punches but Toro moves out of range.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toro.#T2#
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Paul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paul throws a series of punches but Toro moves out of range.
Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Logan Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Toro throws a counter combo.
Toro darts in looking for a takedown but Paul gets double underhooks and turns Toro into the ropes.
Toro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Paul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paul has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Toro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paul counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Toro misses.
Toro slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Toro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paul's waist but Paul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toro off to one side.
Toro is breathing heavily.
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toro unleashes a big counter combination but Paul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Toro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paul, pushing him back against the ropes.
Paul wants a takedown.
Paul is pressed up against the ropes. Toro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paul down to the mat. Paul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Toro dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Toro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Paul moves into the clinch.#BC#
Paul manages to break the clinch.
Toro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Paul misses with a hook. Toro ducked under it nicely.
Toro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul throws a series of punches but Toro moves out of range. #T4#
A left lands for Toro.
Paul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toro eats them both and turns towards Paul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toro is defended easily by Paul.
Paul misses with the combination.
Toro dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Toro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toro wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Paul dominated that second round.
That's time! Paul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Toro is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
Toro wants to clinch.
Toro is trying desperately to land a takedown but Paul is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Toro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul 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.
Toro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toro circles away quickly and effectively.
Paul throws a series of punches but Toro moves out of range.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Paul does no damage. #T1##CL2#
Toro clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the ropes.
Paul gets underhooks to prevent Toro's takedown attempt.
Toro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Toro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paul has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toro.
Paul throws a right hand that Toro ducks under and follows up with a left that Toro also avoids with ease.
Paul looks to land a combination but Toro avoids it well.
Paul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Toro back to the ropes. Paul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toro darts in looking for a takedown but Paul gets double underhooks and turns Toro into the ropes.
Paul is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toro.
Toro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul is fending him off so far but Toro persists. Nope, Paul circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of To Toro.#T2#
Toro thows a body kick. Paul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paul misses with the combination.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Paul sets himself, and Toro steps forward looking for the clinch! Paul avoids it this time.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toro takes one to the chin there.
Toro throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Toro. Those never looked like landing.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Toro.
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Toro on that attempt.
Toro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Paul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Toro on that attempt.
Paul swinging wildly here.
Toro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Paul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toro.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Toro.
Toro is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Toro avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Paul connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Paul finds it's way through Toro's defenses.
Paul tries to bum rush Toro with a series of wild strikes but Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Toro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paul loads up on a big right hand but Toro slips the punch.
Toro dives in for a single leg takedown but Paul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toro tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
Toro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
To Toro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toro feints and then cracks Paul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paul down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paul, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Paul!

Event: LAFC A New Division
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Hackl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tech at a distance.
Tech throws a head kick but Hackl moves out of range.
Hackl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tech just manages to avoid it.
Hackl throws out a leg kick but Tech moves out of range and Hackl only half commits.
Tech throws a counter combo.
Tech plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Andre Hackl has been cut.
A good leg kick by Tech.
Hackl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tech misses with a two punch combination.
Tech scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hackl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Hackl blocks the low kick.
Hackl catches Tech with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tech keeps Hackl at a distance using the push kick.
Tech throws a sloppy head kick and Hackl moves out of range easily.
Tech throws a head kick that Hackl semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Hackl.
Tech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tech. Tech obviously looking to wear him down.
Tech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tech lands a head kick! #T1#
Tech fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hackl misses with an uppercut.
Hackl lands with a right hand. #ROC#Tech is rocked!
Tech tries to get into range but Hackl steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tech! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hackl scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Hackl!
A victorious Andre Hackl thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC Foolsday Fights
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Tech tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mill paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2#
Tech drops Mill with a beautiful combination! Mill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tech is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Mill is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Mill has been cut.
Tech misses with a double jab.
Oh Mill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tech tries a head kick but it misses.
Tech cracks Mill with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Med Tech!
Dwayne Mill spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing is part of learning, this is just a set back and I will return next time fully prepared and ready.'.

Event: GDL 142: The Final Showdown
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power misses with a leg kick
and Kerouac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Power misses
and Kerouac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Power misses
enabling Kerouac to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerouac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powder Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Kerouac steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Power.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Power misses #CL2#
and Kerouac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kerouac gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kerouac digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank. #T1#
Kerouac lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kerouac cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Kerouac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerouac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kerouac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Power is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kerouac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Kerouac.
Power is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerouac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kerouac.
Kerouac lands a body shot.
Kerouac works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Kerouac is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Kerouac lands a shoulder strike.
Kerouac is working Power over against the cage.
Kerouac lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerouac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kerouac scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kerouac.
A short left from Kerouac.
Kerouac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kerouac is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerouac stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Kerouac cracks Power with a nice body shot.#BC#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerouac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kerouac scores with a leg kick.
Kerouac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kerouac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Powder Power has been cut.
Kerouac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Kerouac lands a big right hand that sends Power crashing to the mat! Kerouac stays standing though and waves Power back to his feet!#ROC2#Power is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power throws a head kick but Kerouac moves out of range.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powder Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Power throws a leg kick but Kerouac checks it.
As Power backs off Kerouac throws a huge counter combo but Power manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerouac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerouac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Power misses
and Kerouac counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerouac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kerouac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Power.
Kerouac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kerouac avoids the head kick by Power.
Kerouac throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Power.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kerouac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Powder Power's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick by Power misses
and Kerouac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kerouac lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerouac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Power.
Power throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Kerouac counters with a crisp right hand that drops Power! Kerouac lets Power back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power throws a lazy head kick
and Kerouac counters with a huge left! Power is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kerouac isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Power from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kerouac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kerouac!
After the fight, Jack Kerouac 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: LAFC 29
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Tech thumps Macedo with a low kick.
Tech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macedo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tech sprawls and moves away.
Tech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macedo tries to counter with a takedown but Tech is quick to defend against it.
Tech lands a head kick. Macedo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Tech misses #TD#
and Macedo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macedo.
Tech wants to get back to his feet but Macedo passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Macedo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tech is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zico Macedo!
Zico Macedo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Doback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Doback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doback lands a nice hook to Wolfe's body. Wolfe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Doback instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Doback.
I was talking to Doback's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doback fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Wolfe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Doback moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Doback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doback tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Doback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolfe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doback tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance.
Doback blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
An attempted straight right counter from Doback misses the target.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Wolfe blocks the leg kick.
Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doback.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Wolfe ducks straight into an uppercut from Doback and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wolfe manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Wolfe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Carbon Wolfe has been cut.#SU#
Doback decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Wolfe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doback measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wolfe! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Carbon Wolfe stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.

Event: LAFC 25
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
A head kick from Tech lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Tech throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tech looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tech lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee tries to clinch but Tech is having none of it.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Tech.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tech manages to avoid it.
Tech throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Tech.
Tech throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tech fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Tech.
Tech connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Tech feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tech can pounce on him.
Tech shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Tech to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee misses with a hook. Tech ducked under it nicely.
Tech wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Tech lands with a right that hurts Lee. Lee looks to clinch but Tech throws a short knee that drops Lee. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Med Tech!

Event: çµ‚äº†ShuRyo
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Cell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Robeksson.
Robeksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robeksson manages to get to full guard.
Robeksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robeksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cell's guard. #REVR#
Robeksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robeksson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Cell has his foot on Robeksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robeksson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robeksson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robeksson pushes down on Cell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robeksson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robeksson is thwarting Cell's attempts to control the position.
Robeksson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant 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.#SUB#
Cell is defending against the submission attempts here by Robeksson. #SUB#
Robeksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Robeksson seems content to control.#SUB#
Robeksson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Robeksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cell is just riding it out for now. Robeksson eventually gives up the hold.
Cell trying to control but Robeksson postures up. #T3#
Robeksson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Robeksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cell is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cell is in trouble now - Robeksson has advanced to mount!
Robeksson lands a big shot there that rocks Cell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Robeksson has control of Cell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cell regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Robeksson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cell tries to hold on but Robeksson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell is trying desperately to improve position.
Cell tries to lock up and control but Robeksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robek Robeksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cell clinches up against the cage.
Robeksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robeksson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cell is defending well.#TD2#
Cell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Robeksson wants to control but Cell postures up.
Robeksson prevents Cell from improving position.
Robek Robeksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robeksson gets back to half guard.
Robeksson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robeksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cell defends well.
Robeksson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robeksson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Cell working a defensive guard but Robeksson passes into half guard.
Robeksson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Cell looking for submissions off his back.
Robeksson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Robeksson.#SUB#
Robeksson is working for a kimura but Cell is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Robeksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robeksson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robeksson works his way into side control.
Cell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robeksson fails to advance to Cell's back.
Robeksson content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Robeksson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Robeksson moves to back control.
I would not like to be Cell right now.
Robeksson lands a shot to the body.
Robeksson controls the position.
I really don't envy Cell right now. #SUB#
Robeksson is working for a rear naked choke. Cell is not defending it well and Robeksson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robek Robeksson!

Event: GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Power lands with a nice body kick.
Mill avoids the head kick by Power.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Mill moves out of range easily.
Mill avoids the head kick by Power.
Mill blocks a head kick by Power.
Mill blocks a head kick by Power.
Mill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mill throws a head kick but Power moves out of range. #TD2#
Mill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Mill tries for a kimura but Power is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power is being controlled here.
Power tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Mill works to advance to full mount. Power defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mill landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mill working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Power looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mill! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dwayne Mill!
Dwayne Mill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Yoi Otoshi O!
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Cell misses with a head kick.
Saunders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cell! But no joy.
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Saunders. No joy for Cell on that attempt.
Saunders is looking to land body kicks.
Cell connects with the punch.
Saunders throws a nice looking combination but Cell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders tries to clinch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell throws a counter combo.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Saunders backs off Cell throws a huge counter combo but Saunders manages to avoid it all.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cell shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pretorian Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cell forces Saunders back against the cage and clinches.
Cell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cell tries to break free but Saunders pushes him back against the cage.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body. #T1#
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Cell's takedown attempt.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Cell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cell, not yet. #SUB2#
Cell has an active guard here but Saunders has managed to pass into half guard.
Saunders wants to stand but Cell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Cell wants to improve his position but Saunders is controlling well.
Cell is trying to maintain the position but Saunders is very close to passing his half guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cell is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cell avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cell works over Saunders's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Cell tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Cell keeps the fight on the outside.
Saunders looks to throw a body kick
and Cell counters with a three punch combo that has Saunders backing up. Saunders nods at Cell to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Saunders. No joy for Cell on that attempt.
Pretorian Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saunders throws a right and a left that Cell avoids nicely.
Saunders sets himself, and Cell steps forward looking for the clinch! Saunders avoids it this time.
Cell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Cell against the cage.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Cell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saunders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saunders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4##BC2#
Cell manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cell rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saunders smiles and moves away.
Cell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saunders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Cell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saunders!
Cell trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cell tries to move to mount but Saunders blocks the move with his legs.
Saunders is not content to let Cell control the 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 Pretorian Saunders 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##CL2#
Cell has closed the distance and engaged Saunders in a clinch. #BC2#
Cell breaks from the clinch.
Cell darts in looking for a takedown but Saunders gets double underhooks and turns Cell into the cage.
Saunders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saunders is fending him off so far but Cell persists. Nope, Saunders circles away and we're back to standing.
Saunders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saunders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saunders wants it to stay on the feet.
Pretorian Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
Saunders tries to clinch but Cell moves away
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Cell moves into the clinch.
Saunders has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Cell jumps guard but Saunders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cell has Saunders pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saunders tumbling to the mat - Cell dives into Saunders's guard.
Cell won't allow Saunders to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cell throws a big elbow that misses.
Cell won't allow Saunders to get back to his feet.
Cell looking to sit in guard and control but Saunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Saunders wants to get up but he can't break Cell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cell wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Cell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saunders manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Saunders decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Saunders looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saunders wants to clinch.#CL2#
Cell forces Saunders back against the cage and clinches.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cell.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Cell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
Pretorian Saunders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saunders stops a takedown attempt from Cell.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cell.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Cell breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pretorian Saunders dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Cell has Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saunders's sensitive parts.
Saunders looks for the body kick but Cell saw that one coming.
Saunders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cell. #T1#
Saunders avoids the head kick by Cell.
Cell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saunders swivels and escapes.
Pretorian Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
Cell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saunders tries to clinch but Cell is having none of it.
Cell unleashes a big counter combination but Saunders bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a wild body kick that Cell sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Saunders instigates a clinch.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders. #BC2#
Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pretorian Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cell tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Cell is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Cell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cell can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Cell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cell manages to end up in side control.
Cell prevents Saunders from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Saunders is trying to buck Cell off.
Cell is looking to take a break and control but Saunders 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.
Saunders regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cell's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Saunders is trying to stand. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cell is just content to waste time from the top position. Saunders takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cell looking to pass the guard.
Saunders is looking to stand up but Cell isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saunders defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pretorian Saunders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saunders, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pretorian Saunders!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Pretorian Saunders!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pretorian Saunders!

Pretorian Saunders wins by unanimous decision!

Event: LAFC 20
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Tech finds it's way through Kahn's defenses. #TD2#
Kahn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tech tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kahn has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Kahn is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tech is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusef Kahn!

Event: GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
A head kick from Wolfe lands but Montana takes it in his stride.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfe.
Montana blocks the body kick.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe wants to land a leg kick but Montana is out of range.
Wolfe throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Montana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wolfe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana throws out a counter right but Wolfe avoids it with no problem.
Carbon Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfe throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Montana counters with a nice right hand that sends Wolfe toppling to the canvas! Wolfe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Montana finish him?!#ROC2#Wolfe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana throws an overhand right that has Wolfe reeling! Montana follows up with more punches and Wolfe is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Montana!
In defeat, Carbon Wolfe stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.

Event: NRC: Dawn
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Cell shoots for a double leg takedown but Shek sprawls well. He's pushed Cell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shek misses with a series of wild punches.
Cell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shek.
Shek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cell looks to clinch
and Shek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cell scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Sickle Cell has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cell is defended easily by Shek.
Shek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.
Cell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. 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.
Shek throws a series of punches but Cell avoids them all with ease.
Cell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shek.
Shek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cell misses with a takedown
and Shek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cell darts in looking for a takedown but Shek gets double underhooks and turns Cell into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shek! But no joy.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Shek on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cell tries for a takedown but Shek manages to get underhooks.
Cell blocks a body shot from Shek.
Shek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shek stops a takedown attempt from Cell.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shek.
Shek lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shek. #BC2#
Shek manages to break the clinch.
Shek misses the jab.
Shek connects with a right hand. Cell shakes it off.
Cell shoots in looking for a takedown but Shek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shek misses with a straight right. #T2#
Cell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Shek.
Cell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shek scores with a counter punch that sends Cell to the canvas! Shek smells blood - he's punishing Cell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trek Shek!
Trek Shek decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Tech throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tech darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tech connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Weasel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tech on his heels. He'll look to pass Tech's guard now, I'm sure.
Weasel is working Tech over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Weasel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weasel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weasel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weasel 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.
Weasel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Tech has his foot on Weasel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weasel works his way back into a safe position though.
Weasel passes Tech's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weasel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weasel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Weasel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tech is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles Weasel!

Event: GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1##CL#
Oestergaard moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Oestergaard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oestergaard lands in his opponent's guard.
Oestergaard controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oestergaard advances position into side control!
Oestergaard controls the position from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Oestergaard.
Oestergaard controlling the position from side mount.
Oestergaard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Oestergaard.#SUB#
Oestergaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Power, who protects the arm well. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Oestergaard stalls from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oestergaard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermann Oestergaard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Oestergaard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oestergaard lands in his opponent's guard.
Oestergaard stays in close to Power's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hermann Oestergaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Oestergaard slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oestergaard in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oestergaard passes to full mount!
Oestergaard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oestergaard looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Oestergaard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Power for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hermann Oestergaard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Oestergaard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oestergaard lands in his opponent's guard.
Power wants to stand up but Oestergaard is controlling him.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Power is working an open guard so Oestergaard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oestergaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oestergaard is trying to pull guard but Power turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Power gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oestergaard. #T1#
Power jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oestergaard walks away with a smile on his face. Power gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oestergaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oestergaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermann Oestergaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oestergaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Power gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Oestergaard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oestergaard continues to stall.#T3#
Oestergaard works over Power with some ground and pound from guard.
Oestergaard advances position into side control!
Oestergaard staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
More hug and hope from Oestergaard.
Power is looking to get back to his feet here but Oestergaard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Power's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Oestergaard controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hermann Oestergaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oestergaard, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hermann Oestergaard!
Hermann Oestergaard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 125: Biden VS Anderson
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Bernando works over Cell's head and body with a nice combination.
Cell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cell misses with a takedown attempt - Bernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bernando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cell throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily.
Bernando slaps away a takedown attempt from Cell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cell. That's going to slow Bernando down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell scores with a body shot.
Cell looks to land a combination but Bernando avoids it well.
Cell shoots in but Bernando avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernando sprawls well. Bernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cell gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernando misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Cell forces Bernando back against the cage and clinches.
Cell fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernando lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Sickle Cell has been cut.
Bernando misses with the combination.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Cell moves out of range easily.
Bernando's coach down at Jack Scott's Gym For Muscles ($200) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bernando's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bernando misses with a two punch combination. #T2##CL#
Cell rushes Bernando and presses him up against the cage.
Bernando tries to circle away but Cell has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cell throws a head kick but Bernando moves out of range.
Bernando throws a nice looking combination but Cell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cell tries to counter with a takedown but Bernando is quick to defend against it.
Cell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Cell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cell closes the distance and clinches up with Bernando, looking for a takedown. Cell pushes Bernando against the cage but Bernando circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Bernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cell circles away quickly and effectively.
Cell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernando as he jumps to the side.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bernando. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Cell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Cell is controlling him.
Cell is trying to pull guard but Bernando turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
Cell wants a takedown.
Bernando is trying to break free.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch. #T4#
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Cell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Cell lands but Bernando takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Mike Bernando has been cut.
Cell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cell fails to land the takedown.
Bernando misses with a hook
and Cell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cell tries to clinch up but Bernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bernando dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bernando loads up on a big right hand but Cell slips the punch.
Sickle Cell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cell tries to clinch but Bernando moves out of range.
Cell doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernando circles away.
Bernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike Bernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Cell gets a clinch.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
Bernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cell is trying to drag Bernando to the mat but Bernando just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cell lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando wants to get back to striking at distance but Cell won't allow it.
Cell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bernando is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch.
Bernando connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Cell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernando as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Cell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernando circles away.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick
and Cell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Cell drives through and clinches with Bernando against the cage.
Cell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cell has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cell tries to clinch up but Bernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bernando. Those never looked like landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bernando in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cell fails to land the takedown.#T2##TD#
Cell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bernando is breathing heavily.
Cell wants to control from the top but Bernando keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell wants to pass the guard but Bernando is keeping the position.
Bernando is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cell is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cell stands and steps away. Bernando gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cell is defended easily by Bernando.#T3#
Cell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bernando takes a step back to recover.
Bernando walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cell.
Cell is looking to clinch but Bernando is avoiding it.
Cell avoids the head kick by Bernando.
Mike Bernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell misses with a takedown attempt - Bernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bernando blocks a head kick by Cell.
As Cell backs off Bernando throws a huge counter combo but Cell manages to avoid it all.
Bernando misses with the combination. #T4##CL#
Cell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cell prevents Bernando from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernando pinned against the cage. Bernando gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bernando, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bernando, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Cell moves out of range easily.
Cell dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
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 Sickle Cell 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cell wants to clinch.
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernando looks to land a body kick but Cell moved away.
Bernando pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cell clinches up with Bernando and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando lands a head kick. Cell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernando throws a nice looking combination but Cell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernando avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cell throwing a counter right hand but Bernando manages to avoid it.
Cell throws a nice looking combination but Bernando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bernando's waist but Bernando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cell off to one side.
Cell blocks a head kick by Bernando. #CL#
Cell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bernando looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cell leaning against his opponent.
Bernando has had enough of the clinch but Cell keeps him there for the moment.
Bernando has had enough of the clinch but Cell keeps him there for the moment.
Cell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bernando after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cell tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Bernando breaks from the clinch.
Cell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Cell moves out of range.
Bernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell dives in and grabs Bernando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernando pushes down on Cell's head and hops out.
Bernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernando misses with a few strikes there.
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cell - that will leave a mark!
Cell goes for a double leg but Bernando avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernando continues to drive forward.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernando misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Cell darts in and clinches Bernando up against the cage.
Cell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Bernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernando prevents the takedown attempt.
Cell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Bernando breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Bernando misses.
Cell throws a big counter combination but Bernando scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bernando is fending him off so far but Cell persists. Nope, Bernando circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cell tries to clinch up but Bernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Bernando misses with a few strikes there.
Cell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike Bernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cell throws a head kick that misses.
Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bernando unleashes a big counter combination but Cell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cell blocks a head kick by Bernando.
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cell fails with the takedown.
Cell looks for a takedown but Bernando sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Bernando.
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!
Bernando displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bernando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bernando 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bernando!

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