Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 321 - Hiro Vs Jaroslav
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Wade closes the distance and clinches.
Wade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wade wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wade up against the cage.
Wade lands an uppercut.
Wade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Wade pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilson trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wade is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wade controlling the position.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wade is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Wade is keeping the position.
Wilson stands and throws Wade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wade looking for a sweep but Wilson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wilson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Wilson lands a couple of good shots and Wade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wade looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilson.
Wade turns into Wilson and is now in his guard.
Wade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson looking to control. #SUB#
Wilson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wade uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Wilson is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Wade tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Wade has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wade working the ground and pound.
Wade trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wade grinds an elbow into Wilson's temple.
Wilson is trying to control Wade's posture but Wade avoids it.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Wilson keeping hold of Wade's head, controlling as best he can.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Wade controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bertrand Wade will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it. #TD#
Wilson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wilson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wilson wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.
Wade regains half guard.
Wade wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wade wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wade taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wade manages to get to full guard.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard. #REVB#
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing good reports from Wilson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there. #T2#
Wade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wade. #SUB2#
Wade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wade.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Wade can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wade.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Wade blocks nicely.
Wade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wilson is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Wade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Wade looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wade is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Wade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Wade wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Wilson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Wade drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Wade tries to tie him up.
Wade is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson is working Wade over against the cage.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Wade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Wade is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Wade's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wade has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Wade's hands, connecting with Wade's forehead.
Wilson is keen to just control but Wade is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Wilson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wade as he works his way to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Wilson wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Wade.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wade has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Wilson trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
Wade has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Wade.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade wants to hit a sweep here but Wilson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wade there!
Wade is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson cracks Wade with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Wade is working to get back to half guard.
Wade is in a horrible position here. Wilson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wade is looking to escape.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Wade to control.
Wade is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson tries to control but Wade wriggling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Wilson!

Event: WVT 138: Corassa v Bloodaxe
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Blank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blank moves forwards but Qiang connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Blank.#CL2#
Blank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blank blocks an uppercut.
Qiang lands a right hand.
Blank struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Blank misses with a punch on the inside.
Qiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Blank avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blank. #BC2#
Blank breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blank's sensitive parts.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Blank.
Blank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
Qiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Qiang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Qiang scores with a body shot.
Qiang scores with a leg kick.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qiang scores with a hook to the body. Blank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blank misses the jab.
Blank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blank lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Qiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qiang.
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!
Jab by Qiang.
A punch combination from Blank misses.
Qiang lands a slapping body shot.
Whack! Qiang lands a heavy head kick that drops Blank. The ref tackles Qiang to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blank was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hao Qiang!
A victorious Hao Qiang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 314 - Escalante Vs Brown
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson tries a body shot but Carpenter blocks it. #TD#
Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Carpenter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wilson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson has Carpenter pressed against the cage.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpenter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson presses Carpenter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carpenter's elbow.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Carpenter controls the action. #T1#
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carpenter up against the cage.
Wilson works on Carpenter's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carpenter.
Carpenter is trying to break free.
Carpenter working aggressively here.
Wilson is leaning against Carpenter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carpenter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russel Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carpenter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it. #TD#
Wilson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carpenter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Carpenter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson stays in close to Carpenter's body and controls the position.
Carpenter keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Wilson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wilson 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.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Carpenter is retaining full guard.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Wilson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson advances position into side control!
Wilson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carpenter's legs.
Wilson wants to control but Carpenter is keeping him busy.
Carpenter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wilson controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carpenter is not content to let Wilson control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Carpenter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carpenter.
Carpenter wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carpenter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Carpenter or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Carpenter sprawls well.#CL#
Carpenter tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Wilson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carpenter wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Carpenter is defending well. #T1#
Carpenter taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard. #SUB#
Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Carpenter is defending well.
Wilson is trying to control. Carpenter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carpenter is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carpenter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carpenter tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carpenter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.
Russel Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter is trying to stand.
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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.
Wilson is trying to control. Carpenter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown.
Carpenter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Carpenter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russel Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Carpenter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carpenter.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carpenter or not.
Carpenter is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Wilson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Wilson 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##CL#
Wilson clinches up with Carpenter and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carpenter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carpenter or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Carpenter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carpenter can do to turn this around?
Carpenter is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carpenter wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carpenter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carpenter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Russel Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.#T1#
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carpenter is defending well for now.
Wilson digs a right hand into Carpenter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carpenter's gas tank.
Carpenter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carpenter wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson lands an elbow just above Carpenter 's eye.
Wilson has Carpenter pushed against the cage.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carpenter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside. #T2##TD#
Wilson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Wilson passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Wilson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Wilson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Russel Wilson!

Event: OFK 314 - Escalante Vs Brown
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Wade instigates a clinch.
Mugshot is trying to force a seperation but Wade has the dominant position.#TD#
Wade gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mugshot regains guard.
Wade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wade stays in close to Mugshot's body and controls the position.
Mugshot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wade seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mugshot for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wade's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mugshot is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.
Wade with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Wade lands with a punch from half guard.
Wade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mugshot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wade scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wade lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Wade has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mugshot defend it? Wade steps over the head and cranks it - Mugshot is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bertrand Wade!

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Blank does no damage.
Alzado throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alzado throws out a loose jab but Blank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank throws a series of punches but Alzado moves out of range. #CL2#
Blank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Blank breaks the clinch.
Alzado moves in looking to clinch but Blank pushes him off.
Blank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alzado.
Blank thuds his right hand into Alzado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blank connects with a combination that backs up Alzado into the cage. Blank lands a flurry of punches that gets past Alzado's guard. Alzado is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Blank bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Blank!

Event: DMMA 179 Roos vs Johnson
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Blank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carosella on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Carosella digs a good hook to Blank's body.
No joy there for Blank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carosella is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blank.
Blank looks to land a combination but Carosella avoids it well. #CL#
Carosella gets tackled into the cage by Blank. Blank maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Carosella's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carosella lands with a good body shot.
Blank lands a head kick. Carosella smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blank avoids the body shot from Carosella.
Carosella throws a shot from downtown. Blank moves away and avoids it.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carosella loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
Blank throws a combination that misses
and Carosella counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carosella throws a right hand that Blank ducks under and follows up with a left that Blank also avoids with ease.#CL#
Blank clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carosella keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
No joy there for Blank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blank misses with a head kick.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blank is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Carosella catches Blank napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Blank to the canvas! #ROC2#Blank is rocked!
Carosella is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carosella drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carosella has Blank in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Blank is sitting in close to Carosella's body. Carosella has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Blank is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Blank is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carosella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guido Carosella!

Event: OFK 280 - Cruz Vs Khan
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
OcasioCortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by OcasioCortez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OcasioCortez.#CL#
OcasioCortez forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that OcasioCortez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as OcasioCortez controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OcasioCortez. #CUT#It looks like Russel Wilson has been cut.
Wilson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OcasioCortez looking to stall.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson is looking to control OcasioCortez's arms but OcasioCortez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilson has his back to the cage.
Wilson dodges an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Wilson has OcasioCortez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OcasioCortez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OcasioCortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OcasioCortez is struggling to control the position.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilson has OcasioCortez pressed against the cage, preventing OcasioCortez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. OcasioCortez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilson can turn it around.
OcasioCortez is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez wants to stall.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
OcasioCortez stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez is stalling here.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
OcasioCortez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OcasioCortez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexandria OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OcasioCortez cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by OcasioCortez.#CL#
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but OcasioCortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson takes a shot to the head. #T3#
OcasioCortez trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
OcasioCortez looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for OcasioCortez.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
OcasioCortez lands a damaging elbow.
OcasioCortez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Russel Wilson's cut even more.
A nice left hand lands by OcasioCortez.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
OcasioCortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson shoots in but OcasioCortez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Wilson.#CL#
OcasioCortez closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.#T4#
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but OcasioCortez gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OcasioCortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
OcasioCortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OcasioCortez as Wilson tries to tie him up.
Wilson is trying to stall.
Wilson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from OcasioCortez as the two fighters clinch.
OcasioCortez slowing the pace effectively.
OcasioCortez pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OcasioCortez.#BC#
OcasioCortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by OcasioCortez there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandria OcasioCortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russel Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
OcasioCortez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OcasioCortez - that will leave a mark!
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but OcasioCortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson misses the body punch
and OcasioCortez counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Wilson is rocked!
OcasioCortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can OcasioCortez finish him?#CL#
OcasioCortez moves into the clinch.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
OcasioCortez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OcasioCortez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from OcasioCortez.
Wilson letting OcasioCortez take a breather here.
OcasioCortez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Wilson is breathing heavily.#T1#
OcasioCortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OcasioCortez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alexandria OcasioCortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as OcasioCortez tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
OcasioCortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilson just misses with a elbow thrown towards OcasioCortez's brow.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but OcasioCortez pulls his leg out and moves away.
OcasioCortez digs a good hook to Wilson's body. #T2#
OcasioCortez lands a jab.
OcasioCortez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OcasioCortez scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
OcasioCortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
OcasioCortez rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Wilson stalling in the clinch. #BC#
OcasioCortez manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by OcasioCortez. That's going to slow Wilson down.
Wilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
OcasioCortez darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson working aggressively here. #T3#
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
OcasioCortez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OcasioCortez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Wilson.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Russel Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OcasioCortez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye. #BC#
OcasioCortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from OcasioCortez.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OcasioCortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but OcasioCortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
OcasioCortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson tries to work over OcasioCortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as OcasioCortez controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
OcasioCortez instigates a clinch.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
OcasioCortez scores with a shoulder strike.
Clinched against the cage, OcasioCortez lands a big elbow that drops Wilson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Wilson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
A victorious Alexandria OcasioCortez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 280 - Cruz Vs Khan
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Wade has managed to clinch.
A short right from Wade.
Wade tries to pull guard but Mugshot won't allow it.
Wade can't find room to land a body shot as Mugshot controls the action.
Mugshot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wade misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Wade has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wade swings wildly with an uppercut but Mugshot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mugshot lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Wade works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wade cracks Mugshot with a solid left hand.
Wade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mugshot!
Wade controlling from mount. #T1#
Wade with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mugshot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wade lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Wade is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wade extends the arm and Mugshot is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bertrand Wade!

Event: OFK 271 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Wilson pushes Milano up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Milano, as that shot connected.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milano circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Milano.
Milano lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson moves out of range as Milano strikes.
Milano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Milano pounces like a tiger and cracks Wilson with a vicious hook! Wilson is down but not out! Milano follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Monty Milano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Monty Milano made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 3
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Blank tries to clinch up
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Vurris feints and as Blank raises his hands in defense, Vurris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vurris stands up over Blank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vurris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vurris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vurris trying to control but Blank is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank controls Vurris momentarily but Vurris frees himself.
Vurris looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Vurris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vurris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blank's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vurris in particular looking to stall.
Vurris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blank is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Blank gets back to half guard.
Blank wants to get back to full guard.
Blank is working hard here to advance position.
Vurris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blank wants to get back to full guard.
Vurris is looking to pass Blank's guard but actually Blank recovers to full guard.
Blank wants to sweep here but Vurris controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Vurris chips away with some ground and pound.
Blank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blank tries to get out of the position.
Vurris trying to control the position from guard on top but Blank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vurris passes into half guard.
Vurris trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Vurris working over Blank with some ground and pound. Blank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Vurris is looking for a kimura but Blank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vurris to get the leverage. #T4#
Blank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vurris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blank is refusing to be controlled, as Vurris sits in half guard.
Vurris is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vurris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vurris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blank is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Blank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
That kick from Vurris tenderised Blank's leg. Blank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurris.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Blank steps away.
Blank throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Blank misses.
A head kick misses from Blank.
Vurris avoids the body shot from Blank.
Blank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurris with the counter takedown but Blank avoids it easily.
Vurris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vurris avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank throws a leg kick
and Vurris counters with a solid body kick.
Blank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vurris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank misses with a double jab
and Vurris counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Blank misses
and Vurris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vurris slips a jab and a cross from Blank.
Vurris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Vurris has Blank pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vurris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blank tumbling to the mat - Vurris dives into Blank's guard.
Vurris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vurris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blank wants to sweep here but Vurris controlling him for the moment. #T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blank is trying to keep Vurris in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vurris throws a combination. Blank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris goes for a double leg but Blank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blank continues to drive forward.
Frank Blank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blank fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Vurris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank misses with an uppercut
and Vurris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vurris throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Blank has closed the distance and engaged Vurris in a clinch.
Blank stalling in the clinch but Vurris improves position. #BC#
Blank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blank walks into a jab.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blank.
A jab from Blank misses.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blank is looking to clinch but Vurris is avoiding it.
Blank throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vurris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vurris circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vurris. #T4##CL2#
Vurris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blank leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vurris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blank prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Blank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.#BC#
Blank manages to break the clinch.
Blank is looking to wear down Vurris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blank takes a swing at Vurris's ribcage but misses.
Blank wants to slow Vurris down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Vurris.
Blank darts in trying to clinch
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Blank's cut.
That's time! Blank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vurris avoids the head kick by Blank.
Frank Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank misses with a leg kick
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blank throws a right and a left that Vurris avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Blank.
Vurris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blank misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Blank clinches with his opponent.
Blank tries to circle away but Vurris has him pinned against the cage.
Vurris keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank lands a body shot.
Blank tries to land a knee to the head but Vurris blocks with his arms. #T1#
Blank wants to break free but Vurris has control.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blank has Vurris pushed against the cage.#BC#
Blank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vurris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Blank.
Blank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vurris avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Vurris misses.
Blank misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vern Vurris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vurris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vurris avoids the head kick by Blank.
Blank misses with a head kick.
Vurris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blank throws a right hand that Vurris ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurris also avoids with ease.
Blank tries to clinch but Vurris moves out of range.
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Vurris takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vurris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Blank. #T3#
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vurris blocks the elbow strike.
Blank tries to break the clinch but Vurris is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Blank.
Vurris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Blank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vurris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vurris feints a counter leg kick.
Blank throws a leg kick
and Vurris counters with a straight right hand.
Blank takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Blank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vurris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vurris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vurris catches Blank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blank with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vurris connects with a body shot.
Vurris lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blank throws a leg kick but Vurris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blank throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Vurris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vurris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Blank.
I think Vurris 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 264-Vaiduoklis Vs Bomstærk
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Wilson stalks Carpenter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carpenter's face. Carpenter staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Wilson forces Carpenter back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Carpenter tightens his grip and picks Wilson up, before dumping him to the ground. Wilson manages to land in guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carpenter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carpenter's head.
Wilson passes Carpenter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Carpenter tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carpenter is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carpenter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson stops Carpenter from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carpenter is looking to escape.
Wilson is keen to just control but Carpenter is a slippery customer.
Carpenter tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Carpenter takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpenter fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Carpenter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson is letting Carpenter control him for a moment.
Wilson is trying to control Carpenter's posture but Carpenter avoids it.
Wilson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Wilson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carpenter's best efforts.
Wilson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carpenter trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away. #T3#
Carpenter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson gets full guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson managing to control the position.
Wilson controls Carpenter momentarily but Carpenter frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Carpenter rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Carpenter has picked Wilson up - he's going for a ride! Carpenter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carpenter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpenter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Carpenter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Carpenter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Carpenter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson looking to control but Carpenter passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carpenter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Carpenter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carpenter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Carpenter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carpenter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carpenter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carpenter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carpenter thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Carpenter content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Carpenter has control of the leg.
Carpenter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carpenter working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson gets full guard.#T3#
Carpenter 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.
Carpenter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carpenter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson pulls Carpenter in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpenter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpenter lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Carpenter is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson pulls Carpenter in close to his closed guard and prevents Carpenter from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Carpenter. #CL2#
Carpenter has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carpenter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carpenter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpenter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson is standing up over Carpenter. Carpenter looks to escape but Wilson dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carpenter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Carpenter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carpenter is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Carpenter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carpenter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carpenter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Wilson tries to roll over but Carpenter keeps him under control.
Wilson has his hands clasped together around Carpenter's back. He's all about the action.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carpenter controlling the pace.
Carpenter is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson gets full guard.
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
Carpenter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carpenter landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson controlling the position.#T3#
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily.
Carpenter trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Carpenter tightens his grip and picks Wilson up, before dumping him to the ground. Wilson manages to land in guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Carpenter from controlling successfully.
Carpenter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carpenter defends it easily.#T4#
Carpenter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carpenter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russel Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carpenter is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Carpenter is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mike Carpenter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 264-Vaiduoklis Vs Bomstærk
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Wade instigates a clinch.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Wade tries to land knees in the clinch but Meyer avoids the damage to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wade has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Meyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wade wants to stall. #BC#
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wade tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
Wade shoots in but Meyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wade thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer lands with a nice body punch.
Meyer connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Wade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Meyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Wade is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
Meyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt - Wade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wade drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Meyer defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wade forces Meyer back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Wade trying to control the position but instead, Meyer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wade into the cage.
Wade misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Meyer.
Meyer feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Meyer drops Wade with a beautiful combination! Wade stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meyer is looking for the KO!
Meyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Meyer clinches.
Wade misses with a body punch. #T3##BC#
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Meyer rushes Wade and presses him up against the cage.
Meyer slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Meyer landing knees to the body.
Wade is trying to break free.#TD#
Meyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.
Wade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyer is keeping the position for now.
Wade 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. #T4#
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.
Wade content to stall in guard here.
Wade won't allow Meyer to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wade misses with a head kick.
Wade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer looks for a takedown but Wade sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Meyer dominated that round.
That's time! Meyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wade wants to clinch but Meyer slips to the side
and as Wade loses concentration momentarily, Meyer counters with a picture perfect head kick! Wade goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oscar Meyer!

Event: DMMA 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank throws a nice looking combination but Makkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blank wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Makkonen blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Makkonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blank on his heels. He'll look to pass Blank's guard now, I'm sure.
Makkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Blank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Makkonen pulls Blank in close to prevent any damage.
Blank looking to sit in guard and control but Makkonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makkonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Blank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makkonen forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Makkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Blank is trying to get back to full guard.
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blank taking some punishment here, with Makkonen in his half guard. #CUT2#Frank Blank's cut is getting worse.
Blank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#Frank Blank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makkonen on the ground.
Blank trying to control from the bottom.
Blank has hold of Makkonen's hands but Makkonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#Jeez, Frank Blank's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Make Makkonen!
After winning the bout, Make Makkonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 258 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meyer is defending well.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wade up against the cage.
Wade misses with some punches. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Wade has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Meyer clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Meyer darts in and clinches Wade up against the cage.#T1#
Wade tries to score a body lock takedown but Meyer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertrand Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Meyer.
Meyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Meyer cracks Wade with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wade looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Meyer finish him? #ROC2#Wade is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bertrand Wade has been cut.#TD#
Wade looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meyer!
Oh Wade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meyer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer tries to escape but Wade is in control.
Wade seems to have got his legs back now.
Wade lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Meyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Wade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyer keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Wade goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Meyer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wade's guard! Nice work there by Meyer! #T2#
Meyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wade wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
Meyer passes Wade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wade is looking for a sweep. Meyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wade trying to get back to full guard but Meyer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Meyer working Wade over with strikes here.
Wade is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Meyer connects with a bit shot that sees Wade covering up! More strikes from Meyer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Meyer is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Meyer!

Event: OFK 253 - Diaz Vs Jankovic
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Wade looks to land a combination but Carpenter avoids it well. #CL#
Carpenter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carpenter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wade prevents it. #TD#
Carpenter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wade clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wade is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carpenter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Wade defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carpenter's arms.
Carpenter connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Wade to escape the position.
Carpenter gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Wade just trying to survive but Carpenter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wade is taking damage to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carpenter doesn't have the hooks in and Wade manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Wade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade trying to control but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Carpenter is looking to stand up but Wade isn't so interested in that idea.
Carpenter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wade is working Carpenter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wade is looking to pass into half guard but Carpenter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carpenter is in guard.#REVR#
Wade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carpenter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wade with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Wade has gone for a leg lock! Carpenter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wade's guard.#REVR#
Wade wants to sweep here but Carpenter controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carpenter connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Carpenter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wade controlling the position.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Carpenter from controlling successfully.
Wade controls Carpenter momentarily but Carpenter frees himself.
Carpenter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Wade looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
Carpenter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Wade has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carpenter lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wade is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wade wanted to stand there but Carpenter had control of the position.
Wade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade postures up in Carpenter's guard and throws a big left but Carpenter blocks it.
Carpenter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Carpenter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wade tries to clinch up but Carpenter circles away and keeps his distance.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
Carpenter throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Wade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wade is looking to break free of the clinch but Carpenter has double underhooks.
Carpenter is trying to drag Wade to the mat but Wade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Wade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carpenter gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Carpenter bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Wade! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Carpenter preventing the sweep.
Carpenter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carpenter wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wade can do to turn this around?
Wade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wade being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carpenter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wade! Carpenter dives in looking to finish! Wade is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Carpenter!

Event: OFK 231 - De Geno Vs Alcala
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Wilson misses the body punch
and Salaam counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Salaam. Those never looked like landing.
Salaam lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
Salaam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson 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.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salaam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salaam.
Salaam lands a nice shot to the body.
Andre Salaam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salaam manages to avoid it.#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Salaam back into the cage.
Salaam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salaam lands a knee to the body.
Salaam lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salaam struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands. #T1#
Salaam lands with a right to the head.
Salaam lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Wilson jumps guard.
Salaam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salaam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salaam throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson pulls Salaam in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salaam trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salaam is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson has control of Salaam's left arm, preventing Salaam from doing any damage.
Salaam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salaam's guard. #REVR#
Wilson trying to control but Salaam is working from the bottom.
Salaam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Salaam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salaam manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Salaam's guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salaam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Salaam can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salaam wants to control the action here but instead Wilson manages to pass to full mount!
Wilson raining down shots from the mount!
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salaam looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Wilson trying to control but Salaam is having none of it.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salaam is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Salaam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#That has opened up Andre Salaam's cut even more.
Wilson with good strikes from the mount here!
Wilson trying to control but Salaam is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT#Andre Salaam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russel Wilson!

Event: OFK 231 - De Geno Vs Alcala
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Wade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vieira tries to strike from the bottom.
Wade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira is pulling down on Wade's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wade looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Wade has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wade misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Wade looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vieira pushes past his half guard into mount!
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Vieira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wade wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira with good strikes from the mount here!
Vieira working Wade over with strikes here. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vieira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wade for as long as he can get away with.
Wade is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Wade tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wade tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Vieira punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wade wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to finish Wade with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wade!
Vieira working Wade over with strikes here.
The referee warns Wade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Vieira postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wade in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wade to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira!

Event: OFK 224 - Lovanov Vs Mircea
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Wade has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wade is trying to stall.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Wade has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wilson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wade lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wade. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB2#
Wade patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Wade working for the choke.
Wilson trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1#
Wilson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wilson is in bad spot here.
Wilson just trying to survive but Wade is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wilson tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Wilson showing good submission defense here.
Wilson prevents Wade from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wade looking to break Wilson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wade will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wilson 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.
Wade not allowing Wilson to control his hands.
Wilson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wade. #T2#
Wilson tries to roll but Wade sticks to his back.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wade missing with punches from the back.
Wade misses with an elbow to the head.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Wade avoiding Wilson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Wade is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilson is defending well though. Wade let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Wade is persistently looking for the submission but Wilson is defending it well.
I really don't envy Wilson right now. #SUB2#
Wade is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilson is defending well though. Wade let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to escape the position.
Wade lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Wade. #SUB2#
Wade is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4##SUB2#
Wade looking to break Wilson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wade will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wade throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Wilson showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Wade patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wade looks winded!
Wade doesn't have the hooks in and Wilson manages to turn into his guard.
Wade has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wade is retaining full guard.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bertrand Wade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Wade drives through with a takedown into Wilson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilson looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wilson cracks Wade with a solid left hand.
Wade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.
Wade wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wade won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Wade is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Wade defends it.
Wade is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson is keen to just control but Wade is a slippery customer.
Wade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson is thwarting Wade's attempts to control the position.
Wilson working over Wade with some ground and pound. Wade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Wade is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Wilson passes to side control.
Wade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wade gets back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wade is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilson looking to finish Wade with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wade!#T3#
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wade is looking to escape.
Wilson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wilson 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.
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Wade wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wade tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Wilson trying to control but Wade is having none of it.
Wade can't escape the position. #T4#
Wilson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Wade is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Wilson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Wade is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russel Wilson!

Event: Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Blank.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Blank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blank sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Blank. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Blank slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Blank takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Blank misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blank can pounce on him.
Thompson tries to bum rush Blank with a series of wild strikes but Blank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blank tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Blank unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blank misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blank slips under a jab.
Blank throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Blank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blank.
Blank throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thompson checks a leg kick.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Thompson is working Blank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson works over Blank with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Blank has wrist control.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blank can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Thompson is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Blank is rocked!
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blank's head.
Blank is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Blank's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Thompson waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Grabber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson closes the distance but Grabber moves to the side
and Grabber counters with a nice body shot.
Grabber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grabber lands the left hand.
Grabber throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilson looks winded!#KD#
Grabber lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Grabber stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Grabber.
Grabber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Grabber moved away.
Grabber tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabber. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grabber tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##KD#
Grabber lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Grabber stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!#ROC#Wilson is rocked!
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grabber. Grabber obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Grabber finish him?
Grabber lands an uppercut, right on the button! Wilson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Grabber!
Andy Grabber decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Wade.
Wade tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Balboa has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Wade lands a takedown into guard.
Balboa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wade dives into side control. #REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wade wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wade is controlling him well.#ES2#
Balboa throws Wade to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Wade has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wade blocks an elbow strike.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Wade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wade.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Wade clinches.
Wade slowing the pace effectively.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Wade is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Wade is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertrand Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Wade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wade, pushing him back against the cage.
Wade is pushing Balboa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Balboa lands a left hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wade's face. #CUT2#It looks like Bertrand Wade has been cut.#TD#
Wade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Balboa uses from the top position.
Balboa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wade's head.#SUB#
Wade looking for a guillotine here but Balboa defends easily.
Balboa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Wade is rocked!
Balboa gets to his feet and stands over Wade, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wade felt that one! Balboa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wade from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Balboa!

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