Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Dohbopavich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitney.#CL2#
Whitney has Dohbopavich up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whitney tries to work over Dohbopavich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitney digs a right hand into Dohbopavich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dohbopavich's gas tank.
Dohbopavich has Whitney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dohbopavich wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dohbopavich wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cero Dohbopavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dohbopavich.
Dohbopavich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whitney.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitney.
Whitney is leaning against Dohbopavich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dohbopavich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whitney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Whitney jumps guard and drags Dohbopavich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dohbopavich preventing the sweep.
Dohbopavich throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Dohbopavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dohbopavich scoring with some ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is fighting to break Whitney's control of his arms but Whitney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dohbopavich advances position into side control!
Whitney is not content to let Dohbopavich control the position.
Dohbopavich working the body and head with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whitney takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whitney is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dohbopavich wants to control but Whitney is keeping him busy.
Whitney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dohbopavich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Whitney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dohbopavich 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.
Dohbopavich working the head with strikes.
Whitney wants to control but Dohbopavich postures up.
Dohbopavich landing strikes.
Dohbopavich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Whitney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dohbopavich moves into full mount!
Whitney blocking the ground and pound.
Whitney tries to hold on but Dohbopavich postures up.#T3#
Dohbopavich scoring with strikes but Whitney is staying in there.
Dohbopavich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Whitney because Dohbopavich loaded up on that one.
Dohbopavich looking to finish Whitney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Whitney!
Dohbopavich working Whitney over with strikes here.
Dohbopavich pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dohbopavich looking to ground and pound but Whitney is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dohbopavich trying to control but Whitney is having none of it.
Dohbopavich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dohbopavich landing shots from mount. #ROC#Whitney is rocked!
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!
Dohbopavich landing shots from mount.
Whitney is still in real trouble! Can Dohbopavich finish him?
Dohbopavich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Dohbopavich softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Whitney is out cold! Dohbopavich jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Juuj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Juuj swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen misses the jab.
Juuj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Juuj swings widly with a right hand
and Juuj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Juuj's head but Juuj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juuj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juuj throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juuj throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Juuj's head back. #KD#
Juuj drops Allen with a beautiful combination! Allen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Allen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juuj misses with a few strikes there.
Juuj staying out of range there.
Juuj throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Juuj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juuj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Allen counters with a nice right hand that sends Juuj toppling to the canvas! Juuj scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Allen finish him?!#KD#
Juuj lands a left and a right that send Allen crashing to the mat, dazed. Juuj thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Allen is rocked!#T1#
Juuj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juuj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Juuj finish him?
Jimmy Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juuj slips a jab from Allen.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juuj attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juuj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Juuj moved out of range.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Juuj drops Allen with a beautiful combination! Allen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juuj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
A big left from Allen misses.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Juuj moved out of range nicely.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juuj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juuj swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Juuj scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Juuj is out of range. #T2#
Juuj staying out of range there.
Juuj feinted with a counter takedown.
Juuj stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Juuj misses
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Allen! Juuj is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Allen!

Event: FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cardoso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cardoso prevents Dohbopavich from standing back up.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Dohbopavich has one foot on Cardoso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Cardoso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dohbopavich on his heels. He'll look to pass Dohbopavich's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Dohbopavich has his feet on Cardoso's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardoso or perhaps it was just good defense by Dohbopavich, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Dohbopavich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dohbopavich showed some decent athleticism there.
Cardoso is staying active underneath Dohbopavich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dohbopavich lands strikes from half guard.
Dohbopavich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cardoso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dohbopavich on the ground.
Dohbopavich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Dohbopavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardoso's head.
Dohbopavich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dohbopavich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cardoso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is pressing down on Cardoso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardoso is holding on for now.
Dohbopavich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dohbopavich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cardoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dohbopavich lands strikes from half guard.
Cardoso holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dohbopavich prevents Cardoso from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dohbopavich is looking to take a break and control but Cardoso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dohbopavich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dohbopavich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cardoso tries to get to full guard but Dohbopavich has control of the leg.
Dohbopavich winds up and cracks Cardoso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cardoso tries to roll over but Dohbopavich keeps him under control.
Cardoso taking some punishment here, with Dohbopavich in his half guard.
Dohbopavich working over Cardoso with some ground and pound. Cardoso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cardoso won't allow Dohbopavich to pass to mount.
Dohbopavich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardoso defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dohbopavich thows a huge punch but Cardoso dodges it nicely. #T3#
Dohbopavich is trying to control. Cardoso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dohbopavich slips a nice elbow through Cardoso's hands, connecting with Cardoso's forehead.
Cardoso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cardoso tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Dohbopavich there.
Dohbopavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardoso's head.
Cardoso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dohbopavich.
We've been informed that Dohbopavich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cardoso has his hands clasped together around Dohbopavich's back. He's all about the action.
Dohbopavich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dohbopavich in particular looking to stall.
Cardoso keeping hold of Dohbopavich's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dohbopavich is trying to control. Cardoso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardoso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dohbopavich. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cardoso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dohbopavich swivels and escapes.
Cardoso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cardoso closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dohbopavich quickly recovers to half guard.
Dohbopavich is trying to stand. #ES2#
Dohbopavich pushes Cardoso off and gets back to his feet.
Cardoso closes the distance and clinches up with Dohbopavich, looking for a takedown. Cardoso pushes Dohbopavich against the cage but Dohbopavich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dohbopavich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Cardoso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Dohbopavich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Cardoso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dohbopavich did well to prevent Cardoso getting side control.

Dohbopavich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cero Dohbopavich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Cardoso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Dohbopavich pushes Cardoso off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dohbopavich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dohbopavich or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardoso, which made it look bad. #TD#
Cardoso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dohbopavich kicks off Cardoso and gets to his feet.
Dohbopavich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cardoso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dohbopavich avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Cardoso shoots for a takedown but Dohbopavich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardoso misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dohbopavich counters with a single leg into guard. Cardoso didn't expect that.
Cardoso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dohbopavich is in close to Cardoso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dohbopavich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cardoso has his hands on Dohbopavich's head, controlling the position.
Dohbopavich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Dohbopavich from controlling successfully.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dohbopavich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dohbopavich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dohbopavich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardoso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dohbopavich landing some decent shots from guard.
Dohbopavich is in close to Cardoso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dohbopavich distracts Cardoso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dohbopavich is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dohbopavich. #TD#
Cardoso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dohbopavich on his heels. He'll look to pass Dohbopavich's guard now, I'm sure.
Cardoso prevents Dohbopavich from getting back to his feet.
Cardoso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dohbopavich's head.
Cero Dohbopavich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dohbopavich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Dohbopavich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cardoso has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dohbopavich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cardoso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardoso stops a takedown attempt from Dohbopavich.
Cardoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dohbopavich fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Cardoso gets a double leg takedown into Dohbopavich's guard.

Dohbopavich wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Cardoso. No joy for Dohbopavich on that attempt.
Cardoso looks for a takedown but Dohbopavich sprawls well.
Dohbopavich with the counter takedown but Cardoso avoids it easily.
Cardoso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dohbopavich tries to avoid it but Cardoso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dohbopavich to the ground. Dohbopavich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dohbopavich with the counter takedown but Cardoso avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dohbopavich misses with a takedown attempt - Cardoso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Cardoso gets caught flat footed, as Dohbopavich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cardoso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is fighting to break Cardoso's control of his arms but Cardoso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cero Dohbopavich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cardoso fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cardoso enables Dohbopavich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cardoso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dohbopavich postures up in Cardoso's guard and throws a big left but Cardoso blocks it.
Dohbopavich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dohbopavich postures up.
Dohbopavich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cardoso is trying to control the position but Dohbopavich postures up.
Dohbopavich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich stands up over Cardoso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardoso can't keep his opponent in guard - Dohbopavich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dohbopavich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardoso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Dohbopavich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardoso's head.
Dohbopavich drops an elbow to the side of Cardoso's head.
Dohbopavich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dohbopavich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dohbopavich lands a nice short elbow.
Cardoso trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dohbopavich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cardoso keeping control of the position.
Dohbopavich passes to full mount! #T2#
Cardoso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dohbopavich prevents Cardoso from getting the reversal.
Dohbopavich landing strikes from the mount and Cardoso is in trouble!
Dohbopavich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cardoso's face. #ROC2#Cardoso is rocked!
Dohbopavich lands with some strikes.
Oh Cardoso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dohbopavich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dohbopavich looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cardoso covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Juuj misses with a double jab.
Juuj misses with a wild combination.
Galvan is looking to counter punch.
Galvan misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Juuj has knocked Galvan down with a huge combo! Juuj steps away and waves a wobbly Galvan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Galvan has been cut.
Galvan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galvan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juuj.
Galvan throws a big counter combination but Juuj scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juuj staying out of range there.
Juuj throws a series of punches but Galvan moves out of range.
Galvan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Juuj fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Galvan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galvan avoids the body shot from Juuj.
Juuj pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Juuj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Juuj does no damage.
Galvan throws a head kick that misses.
Juuj swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Juuj misses.
Galvan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Juuj tries to get set, Galvan tries to push him back and clinch up but Juuj manages to avoid the attempt.#KD2#
Juuj drops Galvan with a beautiful combination! Galvan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Juuj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Galvan slips a jab and a cross from Juuj.
Juuj misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Juuj misses with a wild combination.
Galvan throws a quick counter head kick but Juuj was just out of range.
Juuj scores with a hook.
Galvan slips a jab from Juuj.
Galvan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Galvan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galvan ducks under a wild hook from Juuj.
Juuj wobbles Galvan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Juuj dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Galvan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Battleaxe stuffs the takedown.
Strickland staying out of range there.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown but Battleaxe shows good takedown defense.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Strickland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battleaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Strickland's head.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Tucker Strickland has been cut.
Battleaxe throws a body punch but Strickland moves out of range. #CL#
Strickland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Strickland has picked Battleaxe up - he's going for a ride! Strickland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Battleaxe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Strickland manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleaxe tries to buck Strickland off but Strickland takes his back!
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Battleaxe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Strickland 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.#T1##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Battleaxe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Strickland looking to break Battleaxe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Battleaxe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strickland will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Strickland controlling the positon.#SUB#
Strickland looking for the choke but no joy.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Strickland is landing with strikes from the back.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Battleaxe right now. #T3##SUB#
Strickland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battleaxe is defending well though. Strickland let's go of the attempt for now.
Strickland lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Strickland throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
What can Battleaxe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well. #SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strickland slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4##SUB#
Strickland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battleaxe is trying to stand back up.
Strickland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Battleaxe doesn't escape.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Battleaxe fending off the submission attempt from Strickland. #SUB#
Battleaxe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strickland gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tucker Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Battleaxe manages to circle out of the way.
Battleaxe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Battleaxe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strickland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Battleaxe to the mat. Battleaxe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strickland stops Battleaxe from standing up. #ES2#
Battleaxe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strickland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strickland is defended easily by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battleaxe can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battleaxe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strickland somewhat.
Battleaxe connects with a nice looking jab.
Battleaxe scores with a sloppy right hand. Strickland should have avoided that one.
Battleaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battleaxe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strickland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleaxe scores with the left hand. Strickland knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A jab from Battleaxe misses.
Nice sprawl there from Battleaxe as Strickland shoots in.
Tucker Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Battleaxe.
Strickland dives in for a single leg takedown but Battleaxe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleaxe wants to get back to striking at distance but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is trying to drag Battleaxe to the mat but Battleaxe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Battleaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling him.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Battleaxe stops a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strickland is looking for a takedown.
Battleaxe is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battleaxe avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body. #TD#
Strickland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Battleaxe regains guard.

Battleaxe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mon Battleaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battleaxe's efforts to push away.
Battleaxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battleaxe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battleaxe wants to break free but Strickland has control.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strickland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Battleaxe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Strickland has clasped his hands together around Battleaxe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Battleaxe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T4#
Strickland lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Battleaxe.
Battleaxe is trying to get back to his feet but Strickland has full control of the position and if anything, Battleaxe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Strickland missing with punches from the back.
Battleaxe covering up well under a series of strikes from Strickland.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Battleaxe trying to get back to his feet but Strickland is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mon Battleaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tucker Strickland's cut.
That's time! Strickland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Strickland rushes Battleaxe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strickland pushes Battleaxe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strickland can't get the takedown.
Strickland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside.
Battleaxe can't break the clinch. #TD#
Strickland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Battleaxe sneaks out the side door and pushes Strickland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Strickland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battleaxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strickland taking a breather.
Strickland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strickland tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##TD#
Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Battleaxe regains guard immediately.
Tucker Strickland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Strickland is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Battleaxe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Strickland is on him like a limpet, forcing Battleaxe back against the cage.
Strickland keeps control of Battleaxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battleaxe is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Battleaxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battleaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battleaxe tries to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling the position.
Battleaxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strickland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Battleaxe is defending well.#T2#
Battleaxe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strickland.
Battleaxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleaxe throws a right hand that misses
and Strickland counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Strickland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battleaxe, pushing him back against the cage.
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#
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Strickland drives through with a takedown into Battleaxe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Battleaxe can't keep his opponent in guard - Strickland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strickland in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Strickland decides to stand up. #T3#
Battleaxe cracks a nice hook into Strickland's ribs.#CL#
Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland has Battleaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Battleaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Strickland lands a takedown into guard.
Battleaxe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strickland dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Strickland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Battleaxe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Strickland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Battleaxe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Battleaxe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Battleaxe bucks up and tries to throw Strickland off but instead Strickland has got his back!#SUB#
Strickland working for a choke but Battleaxe is defending well.
Battleaxe wants to get back to his feet.
Strickland landing with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tucker Strickland!

Event: RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Battleaxe 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.
Thongrak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Battleaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thongrak counters with a low kick, right behind Battleaxe 's knee.
Battleaxe misses with a two punch combination.
Thongrak works Battleaxe's body with a nice hook.
Thongrak slips under a jab from Battleaxe.
Thongrak scores with a jab to the body.
Battleaxe is breathing heavily.
Battleaxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.
Thongrak moves away from the strike by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Thongrak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thongrak throws an overhand right that has Battleaxe reeling! Thongrak follows up with more punches and Battleaxe is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pan Thongrak!
During a confident post fight interview, Pan Thongrak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Miocic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juuj was well out of range. Poor timing from Miocic.#KD2#
Juuj drops Miocic with a beautiful combination! Miocic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Juuj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miocic tries for a takedown but Juuj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juuj.
Juuj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miocic at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juuj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juuj with the counter takedown but Miocic avoids it easily.
Juuj wobbles Miocic with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Juuj dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Miocic to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!

Event: SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Noman thows a leg kick but Dohbopavich checks it #TD2#
and Dohbopavich counters with a takedown into side control.
Noman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dohbopavich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dohbopavich scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT2#It looks like Xla Noman has been cut.
Dohbopavich in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dohbopavich working the head with strikes.
Dohbopavich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Noman some visible discomfort. #ROC2#Noman is rocked!
Dohbopavich landing strikes.
Oh Noman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dohbopavich lands a strong strike to the head of Noman. That's dazed him! Dohbopavich looking to finish here. Noman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dohbopavich lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Battleaxe throws a sloppy head kick
and Payne counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne avoids the head kick by Battleaxe.
Battleaxe connects with a jab.
Battleaxe lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
Payne walks into a left hand.
Payne gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Battleaxe gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Battleaxe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Dohbopavich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Dohbopavich from controlling successfully.
Dohbopavich chips away with some ground and pound.
Owens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dohbopavich.
Owens wants to stand up but Dohbopavich is controlling him.
Dohbopavich trying to control but Owens is working from the bottom.
Dohbopavich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dohbopavich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dohbopavich is fighting to break Owens's control of his arms but Owens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich wants to control from the top but Owens keeps moving.
Dohbopavich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Dohbopavich is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dohbopavich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dohbopavich is in close to Owens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Owens wants to sweep here but Dohbopavich controlling him for the moment.
Dohbopavich stands and throws Owens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Owens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dohbopavich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dohbopavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Owens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dohbopavich wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
Dohbopavich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dohbopavich connects with a nice short shot to Owens's temple.
Owens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dohbopavich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Owens taking some punishment here, with Dohbopavich in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dohbopavich lands a nice short elbow.
Owens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Owens is rocked!
Dohbopavich working over Owens with some ground and pound. Owens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Owens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dohbopavich is trying to control the action in half guard but Owens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dohbopavich controlling the action here.
Dohbopavich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dohbopavich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dohbopavich lands strikes from half guard.
Owens trying to control from the bottom.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dohbopavich lands a nice short elbow.
Dohbopavich scores with a big shot! Owens's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Owens! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dohbopavich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dohbopavich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shanks tries to get to full guard but Dohbopavich has control of the leg.
Dohbopavich working Shanks over with strikes.
Shanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Dohbopavich seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohbopavich winds up and cracks Shanks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dohbopavich moves nicely into side control.
Dohbopavich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dohbopavich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dohbopavich cracks Shanks with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Dohbopavich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shanks to see if he's OK.
Shanks tries to improve position but can't.
Shanks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dohbopavich grinds an elbow into Shanks's temple. #ROC#Shanks is rocked!
Dohbopavich cracks Shanks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dohbopavich immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Shanks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dohbopavich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Sunthorn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Sunthorn.
Sunthorn lands a head kick!
Sunthorn throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Dohbopavich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dohbopavich 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.
Dohbopavich with a nice head shot there.
Dohbopavich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dohbopavich throwing strikes from guard but Sunthorn blocks nicely.
Dohbopavich throws a big elbow that misses.
Dohbopavich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sunthorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dohbopavich passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dohbopavich not doing much here. #T1#
Dohbopavich winds up and cracks Sunthorn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dohbopavich winds up and cracks Sunthorn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dohbopavich 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.
Dohbopavich drops an elbow to the side of Sunthorn's head.
Sunthorn looks winded!
Dohbopavich lands with a punch from half guard.
Sunthorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dohbopavich.
Dohbopavich slips a nice elbow through Sunthorn's hands, connecting with Sunthorn's forehead.
Dohbopavich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Sunthorn is rocked!
Dohbopavich passes to side control.
Sunthorn is still in real trouble! Can Dohbopavich finish him?
Dohbopavich scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sunthorn is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dohbopavich can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Dohbopavich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Garcia rushes Dohbopavich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia lands a good knee to the midsection. Dohbopavich won't want to take too many of those.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Dohbopavich.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
Dohbopavich has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dohbopavich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cortez Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cero Dohbopavich.#TD2#
Dohbopavich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Dohbopavich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcia trying to hold on to Dohbopavich's head to control him but Dohbopavich postures up.
Dohbopavich working Garcia over with strikes.
Garcia is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Dohbopavich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is staying active underneath Dohbopavich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dohbopavich passes into half guard.
Dohbopavich winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dohbopavich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dohbopavich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Nice strikes from Dohbopavich there.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Dohbopavich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dohbopavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dohbopavich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dohbopavich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Dohbopavich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dohbopavich working Garcia over with strikes. #T3#
Garcia is trying to stand back up but Dohbopavich is controlling him
Dohbopavich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Dohbopavich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Dohbopavich working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia tries to roll over but Dohbopavich keeps him under control.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dohbopavich lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Garcia quite badly. Garcia pulls Dohbopavich in close trying to recover. Dohbopavich postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Garcia on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Garcia doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cero Dohbopavich!

Event: RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Battleaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Battleaxe lands with a straight right. Mantzurin didn't see that one coming.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mantzurin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mantzurin showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battleaxe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mantzurin is pressing down on Battleaxe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battleaxe is holding on for now.
Battleaxe is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Battleaxe kicks Mantzurin off and gets back to his feet.
Battleaxe misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Mantzurin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mantzurin slips under a jab from Battleaxe.
Battleaxe works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mantzurins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Jab, jab by Battleaxe - just one landing. #T1##CL#
Mantzurin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Mantzurin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mantzurin pushes Battleaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantzurin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battleaxe's defenses. #TD#
Mantzurin jumps guard.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mantzurin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mantzurin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mantzurin pulls Battleaxe in close to prevent any damage.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battleaxe wants to stand but Mantzurin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Battleaxe stops Mantzurin from standing up. #T2#
Mantzurin trying to strike off his back.
Mantzurin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Battleaxe postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battleaxe with a nice cross.
Mantzurin blocks a head kick by Battleaxe.
Mantzurin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!
Battleaxe drops Mantzurin with a naaaaasty hook - Mantzurin is in real trouble here! Battleaxe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mon Battleaxe!
The defeated Monni Mantzurin had this to say: 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Spud slips a jab from Reyes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spud!
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Spud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Slaw Spud has been cut.
Reyes lands with a hook. Spud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Spud tries to counter it with a takedown but Reyes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spud throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Reyes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reyes is standing up over Spud. Spud looks to escape but Reyes dives into side control. #ROC#Spud is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Spud is still in real trouble! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Spud seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes 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.
Spud seems a little lost for a moment, as Reyes dominates the positioning.#T1#
Reyes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spud's legs.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet here but Reyes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Spud's back.
Reyes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Reyes looking for the RNC. #T2##SUB#
Reyes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spud for a finish.
Spud is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Spud defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Reyes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Reyes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spud. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Reyes controls the position.#SUB#
Reyes is looking for the choke from the back position but Spud is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Reyes looking to break Spud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reyes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Reyes.#SUB#
Reyes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4##SUB#
Reyes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Reyes tightening his grip on Spud, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slaw Spud's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reyes throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease.
Spud throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Antonio Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud cracks Reyes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spud can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Reyes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Reyes is controlling him.
Spud can't break the clinch. #T1#
Reyes pushes Spud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Reyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Spud is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.
Spud fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Reyes drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Spud is working an open guard so Reyes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reyes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spud is breathing heavily.#TD#
Reyes shoots in and bounces Spud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Reyes passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Reyes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antonio Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reyes content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reyes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Reyes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reyes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reyes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reyes content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.
Reyes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spud defending well though.
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Reyes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slaw Spud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.#CL#
Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spud wants to break free but Reyes has control.
A hook to the body from Reyes. #BC#
Reyes manages to break the clinch.
Spud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Spud to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Spud looks to clinch but Reyes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Spud taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antonio Reyes!

Event: HFC Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
Badou lands a nice looking body shot.
Juuj throws a series of punches but Badou moves out of range.
Juuj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badou throwing a counter right hand but Juuj manages to avoid it.
Badou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Juuj has knocked Badou down with a huge combo! Juuj steps away and waves a wobbly Badou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Badou is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jaxon Badou has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Juuj. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Badou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juuj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juuj misses with a hook. Badou ducked under it nicely.
Juuj throws a right and a left that Badou avoids nicely.
Juuj closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Badou out cold! Badou corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Holmberg stuffs the takedown.
Holmberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmberg throws out a loose jab but Battleaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Battleaxe.
Holmberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Mon Battleaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Holmberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holmberg working the head and body with strikes.
Holmberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleaxe wants to improve his position but Holmberg is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holmberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Mon Battleaxe has been cut.#T1#
Holmberg is nestled in close to Battleaxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Battleaxe is rocked!
Holmberg unloads with some huge strikes here! Battleaxe is out! Holmberg wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Holmberg!

Event: HFC 71:Inhanamoto vs Handerson
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Solade shoots in for a takedown but Juuj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Solade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Solade goes for a double leg but Juuj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juuj continues to drive forward.
Juuj wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solade has him pressed against the cage.
Juuj can't break the clinch. #TD#
Solade pulls guard.
Solade throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Solade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Solade tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Solade pushes Juuj off and gets back to his feet. #KD2#
Juuj lands a left and a right that send Solade crashing to the mat, dazed. Juuj thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Donny Solade has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juuj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solade is breathing heavily.
OH! Solade has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Juuj smells blood and charges in for the finish! Juuj unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Solade sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj!

Event: NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Smashotti has closed the distance and engaged Spud in a clinch.
Smashotti has Spud pressed against the cage, preventing Spud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smashotti keeps control of Spud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage.
Smashotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spud or not. #BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch.
Spud slips a jab and a cross from Smashotti.
Spud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Slaw Spud has been cut.
Smashotti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spud.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Spud! He's out on his feet! Smashotti rushes in and drops Spud with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud throws a combination. Alexander tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Alexander has been cut.
Spud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well.
Spud tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spud lands with a big right hook that stumbles Alexander - he's out on his feet here! Spud follows up with another monster hook that separates Alexander from consciousness! Alexander falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Spud stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Slaw Spud!

Event: HFC 67:John vs Caceres
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Juuj slips a jab and a cross from Carson.
Juuj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juuj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carson back to the cage. Juuj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Morse Carson has been cut.#KD2#
Juuj drops Carson with a beautiful combination! Carson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juuj throws a series of punches but Carson avoids them all with ease.
Carson fails to land with a series of punches.
Juuj lands with a good body shot.
Juuj swinging wildly here.
A combination from Carson does no damage.
Juuj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juuj misses with a two punch combination.
Carson works over Juuj's head and body with a nice combination.
Juuj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juuj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juuj misses with a double jab.
Juuj misses the jab.
Juuj swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Carson misses with a two punch combination.
Carson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carson throws a series of punches but Juuj avoids them all with ease.
And Juuj tries to counter it with a takedown but Carson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juuj drops his hands momentarily and Carson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carson.
A big right from Juuj misses.
Juuj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juuj misses with a series of wild punches.
Juuj looks winded!
Juuj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juuj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carson counters with a left to the body.
Juuj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carson manages to avoid it.
Carson dips to his left and cracks Juuj with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carson lands a jab to Juuj's midsection.
Carson scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Juuj is rocked!#T2#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Carson! Juuj is backing up but he can't get away as Carson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Juuj and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Morse Carson!
Morse Carson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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