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Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1#
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bean backs off Kuznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Bean manages to avoid it all.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean wants to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Bean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Kuznetsov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBean.#T2#
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Bean's defenses.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Bean's midsection.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Bean right on the button with a cross.
Bean defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination. #T3#
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Bean with a good jab.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Bean misses
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov stuns Bean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bean closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean scores with a spinning back kick!
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bean gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Bean clinches.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position.
Bean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bean tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Bean throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bean is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Bean into the cage.
Kuznetsov is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kuznetsov sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Mr Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Bean takes one to the chin there.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov clobbers Bean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Bean wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Kuznetsov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Bean's head back.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bean throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bean on the side of the head.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bean wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Bean moves out of range.
Bean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bean throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bean misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Bean finds it's target.
Bean wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Bean tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!

After the fight, Egor Kuznetsov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024
#R1##CL2#
Chan clinches with his opponent.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Chan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Chan working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Chan is working an open guard so Dokov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Chan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dokov trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dokov has managed to get both his arms back between Chan's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Dokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chan's head.
Dokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Chan has wrist control.
Dokov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dokov scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Dokov gets to his feet - Chan follows without any prompting. #CL#
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
Chan takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Chan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dokov throws Chan to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dokov pushes Chan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dokov works on Chan's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Chan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chan manages to end up in side control.

Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Chan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Dokov moves out of range easily.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dokov tries to sprawl but Chan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Chan blocks the strikes from Dokov.
Dokov is looking to get back to is feet but Chan passes into side control.
Chan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dokov keeps working. #ES#
Dokov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##TD2#
Dokov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Chan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dokov trying to control the position here.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dokov has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.
Chan trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Chan any problems.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Chan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Dokov pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Chan wants the takedown. Dokov is fighting it off but Chan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dokov's guard against the cage.

Dokov wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doko Dokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dokov darts in and clinches Chan up against the cage.#TD2#
Chan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chan manages to end up in side control.

Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Chan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've been told by Dokov's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chan is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Chan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dokov's half guard.

Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan misses with a body shot. #CL#
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dokov manages to pull guard.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dokov is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Chan is having none of it.
Dokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Dokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chan's guard. #REVR##SU#
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Chan circles away.
Chan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dokov. #CL#
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Dokov lands an uppercut.
Chan blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Dokov scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Dokov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dokov to the mat. Dokov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Dokov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Chan tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard.

Dokov scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Dokov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chan 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.
Dokov advances position into side control!
Dokov is working Chan over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3##SU#
Dokov decides to stand back up. Dokov steps back and let's Chan get back to his feet.
Dokov catches Chan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dokov is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Chan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dokov defends it well.
Chan chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Chan pulls guard.
Dokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?#SU#
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dokov fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Chan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dokov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Dokov has Chan up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Chan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dokov regains guard immediately.
Chan won't allow Dokov to get back to his feet.
Dokov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dokov, not yet.
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doko Dokov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Chan. #TD#
Dokov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Chan is working an open guard so Dokov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Chan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dokov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chan is controlling him well.
Chan trying to control the position but Dokov is working away.
Dokov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #ES#
Dokov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chan is fending him off so far but Dokov persists. Nope, Chan circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chan with a jab.
Chan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chan clinches up with Dokov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Chan lands a takedown into guard.

Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov letting Chan take a breather here.
Dokov stalling against the cage. #T2#
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dokov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dokov.
Chan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chan wants to break free but Dokov has control.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dokov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
Dokov jumps guard but Chan stands there with Dokov around his waist. Dokov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Chan gets control of Dokov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doko Dokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SU#
Dokov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dokov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dokov is out of range.
Chan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
Dokov looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Chan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dokov is trying to keep an underhook but Chan manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Dokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chan is on him like a limpet, forcing Dokov back against the cage.#BC#
Dokov breaks from the clinch.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Chan checks a leg kick. #T4#
Dokov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.#TD#
Dokov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chan's guard.
Dokov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Chan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chan looking for a guillotine here but Dokov defends easily. #SUB2#
Chan looking for a guillotine here but Dokov defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doko Dokov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dokov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doko Dokov!

Doko Dokov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024
#R1#
Miele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miele closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Miele pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miele shoots and misses
and Long makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Long connects with a leg kick.
Long scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miele in his tracks.
Miele swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Miele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Long feints and then cracks Miele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miele down.
Long connects with a high kick.
Miele looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Long appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Long lands a really nice looking cross but Miele seems unphased. #CL#
Miele takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Long tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miele up against the cage.
Long tries to work over Miele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Long - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Long has Miele pressed against the cage, preventing Miele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Long.
Miele is trying to push Long away but Long has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Long gets through Miele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Long taking a breather.
Long lands with a light punch inside.
Long lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Long.
Long lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miele backwards.
Long digs a right hand underneath Miele's ribcage. Miele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Long stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Long lands an elbow inside.
Miele wants to get back to striking at distance but Long won't allow it.
Miele is looking to break free of the clinch but Long has double underhooks.
Miele being controlled against the cage.
Long prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Miele wants a takedown but no success here.
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miele up against the cage.
Miele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Long avoids it.
Long is stalling here.
Long doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Long taking a breather.
Long stalls.
Long receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Long lands an uppercut.
Miele takes a knee to the side of the body.
Long works on Miele's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Miele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Long after a bit of a struggle.
Miele is trying to stall.
Long lands a nice knee to the body.
Miele is breathing heavily.
Long gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Long takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Long lands an elbow inside that Miele shrugs off.
Long lands an elbow just above Miele 's eye.
Long lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miele's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Long. #TD#
Miele has hold of one of Long's legs. Long is fighting the takedown attempt but Miele gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miele trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Long dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Miele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Miele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Long can pounce on him.
Long dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miele. That did some damage!
Miele throws a head kick that misses.
Miele darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Miele into the cage.
Long tries to work over Miele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Long is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miele is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Long to the mat. Long regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Long is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Long is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Miele trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miele passes Long's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Long trying to hold on to Miele's head to control him but Miele postures up.
Long is trying to stand up here but Miele is controlling him well.
Long trying to get back to full guard but Miele takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SU#
Miele stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL2#
Long clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Long. #TD#
Miele manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Miele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Long sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Long has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Miele to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Long is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Miele pulls down on the head and he's put Long to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bella Miele!

 

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Bean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omarov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omarov throws a series of strikes that have Bean backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Omarov scores with a hook to the body. Bean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Omarov has closed the distance and engaged Bean in a clinch.
Bean prevents a body shot from Omarov.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but Omarov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Bean's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Omarov lands a nice looking body shot.
Omarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Omarov lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bean closes the distance and pushes Omarov back into the cage.
Omarov lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Omarov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bean with a big uppercut! Bean tries to clinch up but Omarov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bean to the mat! Bean covers up and Omarov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magomed Omarov!

 

Event: UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1#
Astasius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Astasius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miele's hands.
Astasius moves out of range of the body kick from Miele.
Astasius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Astasius finds it's target.
Miele has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius throws a big shot that misses.
Miele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astasius to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Astasius.
Miele ducks under a wild hook from Astasius.
Astasius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Astasius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astasius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miele in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Astasius scores with a one two! Miele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Astasius takes a swing at Miele's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Astasius misses the jab.
Miele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astasius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astasius avoids it really well and circles away.
Astasius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miele at a distance.
Astasius misses with a double jab.
Miele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astasius connects with a jab.
Astasius throws a series of punches but Miele moves out of range.
Astasius thuds his right hand into Miele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astasius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miele is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Astasius lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Miele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astasius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Miele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius lands with an overhand left.
Miele fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Astasius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astasius misses with a few strikes there.
Astasius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Miele feints and as Astasius raises his hands in defense, Miele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Astasius has control of Miele's left arm, preventing Miele from doing any damage.
Astasius wants to sweep here but Miele controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Astasius is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Miele stands up from Astasius's guard - Miele perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Astasius gets tackled into the cage by Miele. Miele maintains the clinch.
Astasius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astasius.
Astasius presses Miele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miele taking a breather.#T4#
Astasius lands a shoulder strike.
Astasius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but Miele uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Miele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astasius sprawls well. Astasius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miele gets slowly back to his feet.
Astasius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miele at a distance.
Astasius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astasius tests Miele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miele has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Astasius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Astasius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miele doesn't seem bothered though.
Astasius thuds his right hand into Miele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astasius lands with a hook. Miele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Astasius counter with a right hand.
Astasius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astasius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Astasius duly obliges.
Miele tries to clinch but Astasius moves out of range. #CL#
Miele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Astasius, pushing him back against the cage.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but Miele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miele blocking some punches. #BC#
Miele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astasius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Astasius.
Miele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Astasius scores with a nice strike.
Astasius jabs at Miele's body.
Piotr Astasius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astasius feints a jab promting Miele to slip. Astasius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Astasius throws a big shot that misses.
Miele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Astasius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Astasius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Astasius looks to land a combination but Miele avoids it well.
Miele throws a big counter combination but Astasius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Miele moves into the clinch.#BC#
Miele breaks the clinch.
Astasius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miele on the side of the head.
Astasius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Astasius there.
Astasius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Miele tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Astasius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astasius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miele.
Miele is looking to counter the offense by Astasius and move into the clinch.#T3#
Astasius dips to his left and cracks Miele with an uppercut!
Astasius lands a glancing blow to the side of Miele's head.
Astasius lands a jab to the nose.
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.
Astasius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Astasius catches Miele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astasius throws a series of punches but Miele avoids them all with ease.
Miele avoids the body shot from Astasius.
Piotr Astasius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miele feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Astasius misses.
Astasius scores with a jab. Miele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Piotr Astasius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miele throws a head kick that misses.
Miele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Astasius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miele.
Astasius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miele advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Miele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miele prevents Astasius from getting the reversal.
Astasius is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Astasius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Astasius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astasius connects with a body shot.
Astasius lands a jab-cross combination.
Miele tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Astasius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Astasius cracks Miele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astasius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Astasius sizes up Miele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astasius throws a jab when Miele was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astasius misses with a hook.
Astasius jabs at Miele's body.
Miele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Miele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Astasius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miele closes the distance and clinches up with Astasius, looking for a takedown. Miele pushes Astasius against the cage but Astasius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miele misses with a takedown attempt - Astasius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miele misses with a takedown
letting Astasius counter with a right hand.
Astasius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Miele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astasius connects with a jab.#T2#
Miele slips a jab and a cross from Astasius.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Miele with that takedown attempt.
Astasius misses with a few strikes there.
Miele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astasius.
Miele shoots in for a takedown but Astasius shows good takedown defense.
Astasius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astasius throws a jab but it's blocked by Miele.
Miele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Astasius misses its intended target.
Miele fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Astasius misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Miele slips a jab from Astasius.
Miele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astasius.
Miele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miele tries for a takedown but Astasius circles away easily
and Astasius counters with a series of strikes. Miele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Astasius's corner calls for a 1-2. Astasius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piotr Astasius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astasius cracks Miele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Astasius tests Miele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astasius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miele.
Astasius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miele with a body shot.#T4#
Astasius lands a slapping body shot.
Astasius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Astasius scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Miele misses
and Astasius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miele shoots in looking for a takedown but Astasius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astasius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Astasius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Astasius.#ROC2#Miele is rocked!
Astasius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astasius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miele doesn't seem bothered though.
Bella Miele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miele throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Astasius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astasius 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Astasius!

 

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1#
Chan throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Soares moves into the clinch.#TD#
Soares pulls guard effortlessly.
Chan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soares's guard.
Soares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Chan is posturing up here but Soares has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chan has to tap! Slick submission there by Soares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

 

Event: OFK 379 -     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Chan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Route paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Chan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Route.
Chan switches off momentarily and Route cracks him with a monster right hand! Chan topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Route dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Route!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). En Route!
A relieved looking En Route thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Bonanno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean wants to clinch up but Bonanno keeps it at a distance.
Bean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bean takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonanno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bean. Bean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Bonanno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bean on the side of the head.#ROC#Bean is rocked!
Bonanno throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bean clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bonanno stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Bonanno!
During a confident post fight interview, Benji Bonanno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
Miele misses the jab.
Miele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Devaney.
Devaney tries to clinch up but Miele circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Miele shoots in and gets a takedown into Devaney's guard.
Devaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miele is stalling in the full guard.
Miele pushing down on Devaney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Miele postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Devaney to stand up.
Devaney misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Miele counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Miele jumps guard. #T1#
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devaney is one step ahead there.
Miele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miele holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miele is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Miele is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SU2#
Miele gets to his feet. Devaney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rory Devaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miele just misses with a punch to the body.
Devaney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Devaney misses. #CL2#
Miele rushes Devaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miele is trying to pull guard but Devaney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miele is struggling to control the position.
Devaney taking a breather. #T3##TD2#
Miele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Devaney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.#SU2#
Miele decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Miele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Devaney, pushing him back against the cage.
Devaney is trying to break the clinch but Miele has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Miele.
Devaney is trying to push Miele away but Miele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miele stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Miele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Miele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devaney.
Devaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miele manages to avoid it.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
Devaney cracks a nice hook into Miele's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Devaney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miele doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Devaney is predictable there #TD2#
and Miele counters with a takedown into side control.
Devaney bucks up and tries to throw Miele off but instead Miele has got his back!
Well, with Miele on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Devaney is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miele is riding his opponent, not letting Devaney buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Devaney tries to keep at a distance but Miele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devaney is trying to stall.
Devaney tries to circle away but Miele has him pinned against the cage.
Devaney scores with a hook to the body.
Miele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miele pushes Devaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miele.
Miele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miele tries to pull guard but Devaney won't allow it.
Rory Devaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.#TD2#
Miele lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Miele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miele is continuing to stall.
Miele advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Devaney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Miele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devaney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Devaney is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Miele decides to stand back up. Miele steps back and let's Devaney get back to his feet.#T3#
Devaney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
Devaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devaney misses with the combination.
Miele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miele takes one on the button.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miele tries to counter with a clinch but Devaney shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
A punch combination from Devaney misses. #CL2#
Miele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miele stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Miele manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Miele gets a double leg takedown into Devaney's guard.
Devaney wants to get back to his feet but Miele passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Miele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miele working the head and body with strikes.
Miele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele 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! 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#
Devaney throws a series of punches but Miele avoids them all with ease.
Miele is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Devaney misses with a combination #TD2#
and Miele counters with a nice double leg into side control. Devaney won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Miele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Miele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Devaney was covering up waiting for the punch and Miele finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miele is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Miele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The adventures of Miele the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miele passes Devaney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miele is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Miele seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Devaney is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bella Miele!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1##CL2#
Bean moves into the clinch.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mma tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mma.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Mma's head.
Mma scores with a hook to the body.
Bean jumps guard but Mma stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mma.
Mma gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
Old Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Mma struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean jumps guard but Mma stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma lands a nice shot to the body.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Bean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mma fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch. #T1#
Mma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mma tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mma.
Mma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mma lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Bean gets control of Mma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bean will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Bean manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mma with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
Mma prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mma pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Mma breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Old Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Mma misses.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice combination there by Mma.
Mma swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Mma throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mma misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
Mma throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean tries to clinch but Mma moves out of range.
A big right from Mma misses.
Mma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mma stuns Bean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Mma throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
Mma misses with a double jab
and Bean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Mma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Mma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bean can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Bean tightens his grip and picks Mma up, before dumping him to the ground. Mma manages to land in guard.
Mma is looking to stand back up but Bean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mma. #REVR#
Mma taking some punishment here, with Bean in his half guard.
Mma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bean on the ground.#SU2#
Bean decides to stand and escape the position.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean tries to clinch up but Mma circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch.
Mma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
Mma misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but Mma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
Mma misses with a hook.
Mma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Bean wants to counter with a clinch but Mma pushes him away.
Mma misses with a double jab
and Bean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mma throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Mma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bean clinches.
Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mma prevents it. #TD2#
Mma is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mma to the mat. Mma regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean stands and throws Mma's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Bean decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Old Mma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mma swinging wildly here.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Old Mma is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Mma.#CL2#
Bean has Mma up against the cage in a clinch.
Mma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bean stalling in the clinch.
Mma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Mma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mma after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bean stalling.
Mma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Old Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Bean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Mma lands a right hand.
Mma scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.
Bean tries for a takedown but Mma manages to get underhooks.
Bean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mma walks away with a smile on his face. Bean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mma misses with an uppercut.
Mma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch but Mma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mma! #CUT#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Mma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch.
Bean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mma is keeping busy.
Mma has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Mma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bean's elbow.
Mma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mma lands with a short shot to the head.
Bean trying to land knees to the body.
Mma is trying to break free.#TD2#
Bean pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Bean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Bean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Old Mma has been cut.#TD2#
Mma is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mma to the mat. Mma regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Mma looking for a sweep. Not yet Mma, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bean chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bean stands up from Mma's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bean backs up against the cage.
Mma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bean is looking to clinch but Mma is avoiding it.
Mma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bean tries to clinch up but Mma circles away and keeps his distance.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean connects with a high kick.
Bean wants to clinch.
Mma cracks a nice hook into Bean's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Mma backing up. Mma nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes.
Mma throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bean gets a clinch. #TD2#
Bean drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Mma dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Bean lands a big head kick that sends Mma tumbling to the mat! Bean takes a step backwards and waves Mma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mma is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL2#
Mma tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Mma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mma up against the cage.
Bean controlling the action here for a moment.
Bean continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Old Mma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mma wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Bean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mma seems to have got his legs back now.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bean. #CL2#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Mma lands a nice shot to the body.
Bean jumps guard but Mma stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Old Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
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!
Mma stops a takedown attempt from Bean.
Mma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mma gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Mma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mma tries to work over Bean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mma is trying to break free.
Mma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
Bean misses with a body punch.
Bean has Mma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage. #TD2#
Bean pulls Mma into guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bean wants to stand up but Mma is controlling him.
Mma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bean wants to stand and escape but Mma is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
A combination from Mma does no damage. #CL2#
Bean rushes Mma and presses him up against the cage.
Mma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Mma can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mma prevents it.
Mr Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Bean has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is taking a good look at Mma as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bean!
You can see the frustration on Mma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mma is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Bean is cranking Mma's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mma! He's tightened the choke and Mma is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Bean!
The defeated Old Mma had this to say: 'Oh sh1t'.

 

Event: OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1##TD#
Bomstaerk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chan is looking for a sweep.
Bomstaerk grinds an elbow into Chan's temple.
Bomstaerk working the ground and pound from side control.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chan is trying to control Bomstaerk's posture but Bomstaerk avoids it. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Bomstaerk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bomstaerk prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bomstaerk is chipping away with strikes.
Bomstaerk 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.
Chan is trying to improve his position.
Bomstaerk cracks Chan with a big right hand but Chan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bomstaerk scores with punches from side control.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk working the body and head with strikes.
Bomstaerk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bomstaerk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chan down.
Bomstaerk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bomstaerk working the body and head with strikes.
Bomstaerk controls the position.
Chan tries to bench press Bomstaerk off him but Bomstaerk keeps the position. #T2#
Bomstaerk landing a few strikes.
Bomstaerk tries to move to mount but Chan blocks the move with his legs.
Chan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk working the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk lands some shots froms side control.
Chan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Bomstaerk landing a few strikes.
Bomstaerk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bomstaerk working away.
Bomstaerk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chan tries to buck Bomstaerk off but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
Bomstaerk controlling the position.
Chan taking a bit of punishment here - Bomstaerk scoring with strikes.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk working the ground and pound.#T4#
Bomstaerk working the ground and pound from side control.
Bomstaerk scoring with punches from side control.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chan is looking to reverse the position.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk landing a few strikes.
Bomstaerk working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bomstaerk trying to control the position but Chan is working away.
Chan is looking to reverse the position.
Chan being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chan tries to clinch but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots for a takedown but Chan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bomstaerk throws a low kick but Chan moves out of range easily.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chan throws a series of punches but Bomstaerk avoids them all with ease.
Bomstaerk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bomstaerk lands with an overhand left.
Chan scores with a one two! Bomstaerk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bomstaerk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bomstaerk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bomstaerk gets a double leg takedown into Chan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Bomstaerk working some strikes from top position.
Bomstaerk landing with the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Bomstaerk cracks Chan with a solid left hand.
Chan has momentary wrist control but Bomstaerk slips an elbow through the middle.
Chan has control of Bomstaerk's left arm, preventing Bomstaerk from doing any damage.
Bomstaerk landing some decent shots from guard.
Bomstaerk connects with a couple of short punches.
Bomstaerk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands a big shot to Chan's brow. #T2#
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Bomstaerk is working Chan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bomstaerk chips away with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk is stalling in the full guard.
Bomstaerk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bomstaerk works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Bomstaerk wants to control but Chan is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk taking a breather here.
Bomstaerk advances to mount.
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomstaerk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chan?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bomstaerk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bomstaerk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bomstaerk is landing with some decent strikes but Chan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Bomstaerk tries to control but Chan wriggling away.
Chan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bomstaerk is trying to control here but Chan has managed to regain half guard.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
Chan is staying active underneath Bomstaerk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bomstaerk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk winds up and cracks Chan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bomstaerk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bomstaerk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bomstaerk looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Chan counters with a takedown into side control.
Bomstaerk is trying to control Chan's posture but Chan avoids it.
Bomstaerk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chan off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan wants to escape the position.
Chan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bomstaerk's guard. Nice work there by Chan.
Bomstaerk throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chan prevents Bomstaerk from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Bomstaerk controls Chan momentarily but Chan frees himself. #ES#
Bomstaerk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chan has Bomstaerk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bomstaerk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Chan pulls guard successfully.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bomstaerk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bomstaerk drops back looking for a leg! Chan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chan manages to kick Bomstaerk off! Bomstaerk jumps back into Chan's guard.
Bomstaerk landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chan's head.
Bomstaerk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bomstaerk pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bomstaerk controlling the pace.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
Jackie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Chan is having none of it.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Chan's head. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chan defends it well.
Chan is in trouble now - Bomstaerk has advanced to mount!
Chan is bucking up trying to escape but Bomstaerk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bomstaerk with good strikes from the mount here!
Bomstaerk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bomstaerk with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Chan is trying to escape the mount.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Chan is having none of it.
Bomstaerk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bobby Bomstaerk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bomstaerk landing punches.
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!
Bomstaerk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chan is looking to escape.
Chan can't escape the position.
Bomstaerk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chan is in a horrible position here. Bomstaerk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Chan is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bomstaerk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bomstaerk 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bomstaerk!

Bobby Bomstaerk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFK 372 - Nik Vs Marek     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024
#R1#
Alela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chan. Chan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Alela.
Alela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alela throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Chan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alela to the ground. Chan is now in Alela's guard.

Alela has his feet on Chan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Chan gets caught flat footed, as Alela shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alela stays in close to Chan's body and controls the position. #T1#
Chan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alela pushing down on Chan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alela wants to pass to mount but Chan is defending the position.
Chan wants to get back to full guard.
Chan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alela is working away from the top position though.
Alela passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chan!
Alela raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alela postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chan looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Chan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alela punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Alela wants to finish this one by submission but Chan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alela.
Alela controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Alela looking for a guillotine from mount but Chan is having none of it.
Chan is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Alela.
Chan is desperately trying to improve his position but Alela has a good base and remains in mount.
Alela wants to control the pace but Chan is squirming around nicely.
Alela avoids the attempt from Chan to control.
Chan taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Alela.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alela working the ground and pound effectively.
Chan wants to control but Alela is having none of it.#T4#
Chan is trying desperately to improve position.
Chan wants to hold on but Alela pushes him away.
Alela controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Alela working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alela controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Chan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alela defends it nicely.
Jab from Alela.
A right-left combo lands from Alela.
Alela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan is trying to drag Alela to the mat but Alela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chan looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela gets underhooks to prevent Chan's takedown attempt.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
A short left from Alela. #BC#
Alela breaks from the clinch.
Alela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Alela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alela throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Alela.
Alela with the inside leg kick.
Alela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chan shoots for a double leg takedown but Alela sprawls well. He's pushed Chan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alela.
Alela lands with a good body shot.
Chan blocks a head kick by Alela.
Chan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alela scores with a kick to the body.
Alela misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chan somewhat.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?#T2#
Alela scoring well with a low kick there.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chan in his tracks.
Alela scoring well with a low kick there.
Sao Alela is winning the standup battle so far.
Chan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chan dives in and grabs Alela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alela pushes down on Chan's head and hops out.
Alela jabs Chan right on the nose. Chan blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Alela.
A left lands for Alela.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Alela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alela trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Alela is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Chan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alela is looking for a kimura here.
Alela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chan wants to get back to full guard.
Alela controlling the action here.
Chan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alela is working away from the top position though.
Alela is trying to control. Chan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Alela is working for a kimura but Chan is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Alela throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chan feints the counter takedown.
Alela throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alela connects with a body shot that sends Chan's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Chan rushes Alela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alela is pressed up against the cage. Chan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alela down to the mat. Alela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alela throws a leg kick which misses Chan's front leg but catches the back leg as Chan tries to avoid it.
Alela lands a jab to the head.
Alela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alela throws a hook but Chan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Alela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan blocks a head kick by Alela.
And Chan tries to counter it with a takedown but Alela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Alela circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Alela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alela misses with a hook.#T1#
Alela misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Alela finds it's target.
Alela moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Chan blocks a head kick by Alela.
And Chan tries to counter it with a takedown but Alela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alela.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alela. #TD#
Alela lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chan is defending against the submission attempts here by Alela.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alela is working away from the top position though.
Chan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chan actively working from the bottom here.
Chan wants to control but Alela is keeping busy.
Jackie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Alela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chan has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alela's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sao Alela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alela prevents Chan from improving his position.
Alela content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chan tries to get to full guard but Alela has control of the leg.
Chan trying to hold on to Alela's head to control him but Alela postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chan blocks a head kick by Alela.
Alela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Alela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alela 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!

An out of breath and clearly excited Sao Alela thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 18, 2024
#R1#
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miele throws a series of punches but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nucombe's guard.
Nucombe is pulling down on Miele's head to control his posture.
Nucombe wants to control but Miele passes easily into half guard.
Nucombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe trying to control but Miele postures up. #T1##SU2#
Miele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nucombe to get to his feet.
Miele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nucombe tries to avoid it but Miele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nucombe to the ground. Nucombe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Miele shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nucombe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nucombe trying to remain calm as Miele controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Miele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nucombe struggling a bit here.#T2#
Miele laying and praying for a moment but Nucombe takes advantage and regains half guard.
Miele trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele is thwarting Nucombe's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Miele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Miele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Miele seems to be looking for submissions.
Miele drops an elbow to the side of Nucombe's head.
Miele passes to side control. #SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Check out the look on Miele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SU2#
Miele decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nucombe to his feet.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miele was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Miele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miele moves away from the strike by Nucombe. #CL2#
Miele moves into range and clinches up with Nucombe.
Miele blocks a body shot from Nucombe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Miele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. Miele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Miele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miele counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Nucombe tries to sprawl but Miele drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bella Miele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nucombe is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miele in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele trying to mount his opponent but Nucombe defends it. #SUB2#
Miele is trying for a kimura here. Nucombe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Miele wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bella Miele!

 

Event: OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Chan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Dokov rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Chan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chan manages to end up in side control.
Dokov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chan blocks the strikes from Dokov. #ES#
Dokov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dokov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov stalling against the cage.
A short right from Dokov on the inside. #T1#
Chan dodges an elbow strike from Dokov. #TD2#
Chan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov is doing well to control the position and prevent Chan from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov tries to kick Chan off but Chan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dokov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dokov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Chan is stalling here. Dokov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dokov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Chan reaches up around Dokov's neck trying to control. But Dokov takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Chan! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Chan is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Dokov celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Doko Dokov!
Our winner, Doko Dokov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ICF 10     
Date:   Dec 01, 2023
#R1#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandybuck as he jumps to the side.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandybuck slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandybuck as he avoids it easily.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck lands a slapping body shot.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandybuck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandybuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Brandybuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A jab from Brandybuck misses. #T2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandybuck but Brandybuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Brandybuck throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A right hand to the body from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands. #TD#
Lee gets control of Brandybuck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Brandybuck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Brandybuck controlling him for the moment.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee controls Brandybuck momentarily but Brandybuck frees himself. #T3#
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
As Brandybuck looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Brandybuck just gets out of the way.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
We've been informed that Brandybuck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brandybuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandybuck pinned against the cage. Brandybuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandybuck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samwell Brandybuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee staying out of range there.#T5#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to clinch up but Brandybuck keeps it at a distance.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandybuck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Brandybuck is controlling him.
Brandybuck tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandybuck gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandybuck doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandybuck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandybuck is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Brandybuck defends it easily.
Brandybuck stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Brandybuck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandybuck avoids the body shot from Lee. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandybuck's waist but Brandybuck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Brandybuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
Brandybuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandybuck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandybuck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T9#
Brandybuck missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown but Brandybuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Brandybuck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Brandybuck avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lee clinches.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brandybuck stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandybuck lands a left hand.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandybuck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Lee goes for a double leg but Brandybuck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandybuck continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Brandybuck has him pressed against the cage.
Lee blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
Lee blocking some punches.
Brandybuck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandybuck pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandybuck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brandybuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Brandybuck lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Brandybuck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandybuck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Brandybuck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Brandybuck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to clinch.
Brandybuck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
A short left from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to break free but Brandybuck has control.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
Brandybuck is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandybuck lands a right hand. #T4#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandybuck lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandybuck has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandybuck lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside. #T5#
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandybuck walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandybuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandybuck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Brandybuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee throws a series of punches but Brandybuck avoids them all with ease.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandybuck as he avoids it easily. #T6#
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandybuck avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brandybuck uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandybuck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T7##SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandybuck is aware though and is defending well.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mo Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandybuck circles away.
Lee throws a body punch but Brandybuck moves out of range. #T8#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Brandybuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to break free but Brandybuck pushes him back against the cage.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with the head strike. #TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him. #T9#
Lee is trying to control the position but Brandybuck postures up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Brandybuck controlling him for the moment.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Brandybuck from standing up. #SUB#
Brandybuck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandybuck is one step ahead there.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Brandybuck blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandybuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandybuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Lee staying out of range there.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Brandybuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Lee goes for a double leg but Brandybuck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandybuck continues to drive forward.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocking some punches. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee tries to clinch but Brandybuck moves out of range.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandybuck wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.#T3#
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandybuck pinned against the cage. Brandybuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee avoids the body shot from Brandybuck. #TD#
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandybuck is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Lee decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandybuck is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Brandybuck circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee is looking to wear down Brandybuck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandybuck finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Brandybuck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Brandybuck blocks it.
Brandybuck throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Brandybuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandybuck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T5#
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee looks for a takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee wants to clinch up but Brandybuck keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.#T6#
Lee fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandybuck! But no joy.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandybuck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandybuck but Brandybuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandybuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Brandybuck will be more careful next time no doubt. #T7#
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Brandybuck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brandybuck manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck avoids the head kick by Lee.
Brandybuck throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Brandybuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a body kick.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.#T8#
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T9#
Brandybuck tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandybuck stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Brandybuck gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Brandybuck gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Brandybuck prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandybuck.
Brandybuck can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandybuck prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with some punches. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandybuck.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandybuck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandybuck smiles and moves away.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and moves away.
Brandybuck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandybuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.#T2#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Brandybuck lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Brandybuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Brandybuck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Brandybuck moves out of range easily.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandybuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandybuck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Brandybuck shows good takedown defense.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
As Brandybuck looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Brandybuck just gets out of the way.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee fails with the takedown.#T4#
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandybuck circles away.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T5##CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Brandybuck up against the cage.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee looking to control.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandybuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Brandybuck stands up from Lee's guard - Brandybuck perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee tries to bum rush Brandybuck with a series of wild strikes but Brandybuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T6#
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Brandybuck keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Brandybuck. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T7#
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandybuck lands a right hook to the body.
Brandybuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee tries to clinch but Brandybuck moves out of range.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown.#T8#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee tries to clinch there but Brandybuck circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Brandybuck pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandybuck misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Brandybuck - just one landing.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandybuck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T9#
Brandybuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandybuck as he jumps to the side.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samwell Brandybuck dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Lee dives in and grabs Brandybuck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandybuck pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Brandybuck scores with a punch to the head.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Lee forces Brandybuck back against the cage and clinches.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brandybuck after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Brandybuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Brandybuck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee jumps guard but Brandybuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandybuck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Brandybuck gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck working aggressively here.
Lee blocking some punches.
Brandybuck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandybuck is defending well.
Brandybuck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Brandybuck scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck checks a leg kick.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Lee shoots in and drives through. Brandybuck sprawls well.
Brandybuck throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandybuck back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandybuck as he connects with a hook.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Nice sprawl there from Brandybuck as Lee shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandybuck misses.
Lee blocks a jab.#T4#
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Brandybuck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Brandybuck misses
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
Brandybuck throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandybuck's knee momentarily.
Brandybuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee dives in and grabs Brandybuck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandybuck pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Brandybuck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Brandybuck scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee slips under a jab.#T5#
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Brandybuck breaks away and moves out of range.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandybuck.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Brandybuck pushes him off.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lee.#T6#
Brandybuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Brandybuck breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Brandybuck backing up. Brandybuck nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Brandybuck. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandybuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee looks for a takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well.#T7#
Brandybuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandybuck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Brandybuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee tries for a takedown but Brandybuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Brandybuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T8#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Lee forces Brandybuck back against the cage and clinches.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to break free but Brandybuck pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lee pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Brandybuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T9##SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandybuck is aware though and is defending well.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Mo Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandybuck won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandybuck misses with a hook.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandybuck.
Mo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samwell Brandybuck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandybuck 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samwell Brandybuck!

 

Event: OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Chan shoots in and bounces Soares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chan looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soares controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Chan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chan working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Soares'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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soares sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soares looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soares, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Chan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares can't keep his opponent in guard - Chan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Soares is holding on to half guard well.
Soares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soares keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan looks to land a strike but Soares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Soares will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Soares avoids the head kick by Chan.
Chan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soares dips to his left and cracks Chan with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chan.
Chan tries to clinch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares jabs Chan right on the nose. Chan blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soares.
Chan tries for a takedown but Soares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soares lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan throws a solid leg kick but Soares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chan.
Soares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chan looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?#T1#
Chan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gabriel Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chan wants to take the fight to the mat but Soares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soares lands a right hand.
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Soares decides to pull guard.
Chan trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chan is posturing up here but Soares has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chan has to tap! Slick submission there by Soares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

 

Event: HFC 74:John vs Marek     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
Bean throws a sloppy body shot
and Radovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Bean closes the distance looking to clinch
and Radovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Radovic sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Radovic's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Radovic pushes him off.
Radovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Radovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radovic scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Bean tries to clinch
and Radovic counters with a huge left! Bean is in big trouble! He's backing up but Radovic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bean from any more damage. A dominating finish by Radovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Radovic!
Niko Radovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 345 - Wulf Vs Biden     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1#
Belvedere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chan's head.
Chan throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Belvedere swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Belvedere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belvedere motions for Chan to come forward. Belvedere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Belvedere is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chan's half guard.
Belvedere is nestled in close to Chan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Chan trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up. #SUB#
Belvedere is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belvedere to get the leverage.
Chan gets full guard.
Chan trying to control the position.
Belvedere definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belvedere works over Chan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chan, not yet.
Belvedere passes into half guard.
Chan is looking to control Belvedere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Belvedere in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Belvedere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1#
Belvedere connects with a body shot.
Chan is looking to clinch.
Belvedere dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Belvedere just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan prevents a body shot from Belvedere. #TD#
Belvedere gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chan manages to get to full guard.
Belvedere advances to half guard.
Belvedere tries to pass to full mount but Chan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belvedere works his way into side control. #T1##SUB#
Belvedere goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belvedere's guard! Nice work there by Chan! #SUB#
Belvedere isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chan stacks Belvedere on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chan!
Belvedere is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belvedere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
Belvedere trying to hold on to Chan's head to control him but Chan postures up.
Belvedere is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chan trying to control the action but Belvedere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belvedere is defending against the submission attempts here by Chan.
Chan is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.#T2#
Chan is looking to advance position but Belvedere won't allow it.
Chan trying to control from half guard but Belvedere is working away.
Chan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belvedere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belvedere.
Chan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chan passes Belvedere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chan thows a huge punch but Belvedere dodges it nicely. #T3#
Belvedere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belvedere blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.
Chan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chan trying to control from half guard but Belvedere is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chan is trying to work for a kimura but Belvedere is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Belvedere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belvedere manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Belvedere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from Belvedere.
Chan wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Chan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Belvedere misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Chan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belvedere won't be happy with that.
A control attempt from Belvedere but he's now mounted!
Belvedere swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Chan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Chan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Belvedere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belvedere is looking to escape.
Belvedere is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chan looking to control but Belvedere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belvedere working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Chan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belvedere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chan wants to control the pace but Belvedere is squirming around nicely.
Belvedere regains half guard.
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Belvedere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belvedere's head.
Chan is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chan prevents Belvedere from improving his position.
Jackie Chan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Belvedere looking for subs from the bottom but Chan mounts him!
Chan tries to control but Belvedere wriggling away.
Chan controlling the position easily from mount.
Belvedere is trying to escape the mount.
Chan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Belvedere is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Belvedere regains half guard.
Chan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belvedere!
Chan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Chan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chan lands a big shot there that rocks Belvedere but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB2#
Chan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belvedere is on top in guard.
Belvedere works over Chan with some ground and pound from guard.
Belvedere tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Chan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belvedere's guard. #REVB#
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Belvedere doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Belvedere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belvedere trying to keep a closed guard but Chan is proving a slippery customer.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belvedere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Belvedere drives through with a takedown into Chan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chan trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Belvedere tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Chan is pulling down on Belvedere's head to control his posture.
Belvedere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Belvedere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belvedere has managed to get both his arms back between Chan's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan has momentary wrist control but Belvedere slips an elbow through the middle.
Chan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Chan controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
Chan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Belvedere from controlling successfully.
Chan wants to sweep but no luck.
Belvedere trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belvedere punishes Chan's body with a nice straight punch.
Belvedere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Chan.
Belvedere jabs at Chan's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Belvedere cracks Chan with a good jab.
Belvedere throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Chan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belvedere.
Chan throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
A slow jab from Belvedere misses its intended target. #TD#
Chan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belvedere to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere postures up. #SU#
Belvedere stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Chan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Chan looks to score with a jab to the body but Belvedere is just out of range.
Chan throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Belvedere moves into the clinch.
Belvedere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belvedere misses with an elbow over the top.
Chan blocks the elbow strike.
Belvedere dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belvedere is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chan tries to throw a body punch but Belvedere avoids it by throwing Chan back against the cage.
Chan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belvedere smiles and moves away. #T4#
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
Belvedere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belvedere tries to avoid it but Chan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belvedere to the ground. Belvedere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richmond Belvedere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Belvedere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan looks for a takedown but Belvedere sprawls well.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere tries to counter by clinching up but Chan breaks away and moves out of range.

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

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Plutarque moves to clinch but Bean breaks away
and Bean counters with a series of strikes. Plutarque will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch successfully.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutarque is trying to stall.
Plutarque stalling in the clinch but Bean improves position. #TD2#
Bean has picked Plutarque up - he's going for a ride! Bean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
Bean gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Plutarque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bean sprawls well. Bean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Plutarque instigates a clinch. #T1#
Plutarque content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bean slows down the pace here.
Bean tries to work over Plutarque's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutarque misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Bean has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Plutarque is trying to keep an underhook but Bean manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Bean stands up and beckons Plutarque to join him on the feet.
Plutarque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Plutarque clinches up with Bean and pushes him back against the cage.
Plutarque gets through Bean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Bean has picked Plutarque up - he's going for a ride! Bean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
Bean stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Plutarque fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Bean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plutarque is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plutarque regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bean gets to his feet - Plutarque follows without any prompting.
Plutarque finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Plutarque clinches up with Bean and pushes him back against the cage.
Bean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plutarque pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutarque throws out the jab.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutarque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Plutarque has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL2#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutarque tries a body shot but Bean blocks it.
Plutarque looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Plutarque pulls guard effortlessly.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Bean stands and steps away. Plutarque gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutarque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Bean can't get the takedown.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.#TD2#
Bean jumps guard. #T4#
Plutarque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Plutarque looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Bean stands up and waves to Plutarque to follow him. #CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bean lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean has Plutarque pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plutarque manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plutarque blocks it with crossed arms.
Plutarque lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutarque is trying to maintain a safe position but Bean gets an underhook and turns Plutarque into the cage.
Plutarque changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Bean clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Bean clinches. #TD2#
Bean has hold of one of Plutarque's legs. Plutarque is fighting the takedown attempt but Bean gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Plutarque is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Plutarque is pushing Bean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plutarque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plutarque to the mat. Plutarque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Plutarque in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bean. #TD#
Plutarque jumps guard.
Plutarque controls Bean momentarily but Bean frees himself. #SU2#
Bean gets to his feet. Plutarque looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Plutarque wants to clinch but Bean slips to the side
and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Plutarque backing up. Plutarque nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##TD#
Plutarque jumps guard and drags Bean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Plutarque working for a triangle but Bean defends it easily. #SU2#
Bean gets to his feet. Plutarque looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Plutarque drives through and clinches with Bean against the cage.
Bean lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Bean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Plutarque can't fight it off and eventually Bean manages to take the fight to the floor. Plutarque looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bean landing with the ground and pound.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Bean moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Plutarque jumps into guard, dragging Bean to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Bean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plutarque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bean counters with a left and a right that stings Plutarque.
Bean tries to clinch but Plutarque is having none of it.
Plutarque goes for a double leg but Bean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bean continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bean gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Plutarque is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plutarque wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bean is looking for a kimura here.
Bean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SU2#
Bean stands up out of the half guard.
Plutarque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutarque looks to throw a body kick
and Bean counters with a good, hard body kick but Plutarque shrugs it off.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Bean moves out of range. #CL2#
Bean drives through and clinches with Plutarque against the cage. #TD2#
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plutarque regains guard immediately.
Bean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plutarque is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Plutarque tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Bean wriggles free and stands up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plutarque. #CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutarque looking to stall. #TD#
Plutarque jumps into guard, dragging Bean to the mat.
Bean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bean won't allow Plutarque to sweep him here. #SU2#
Bean gets to his feet - Plutarque follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bean instigates a clinch.
Bean wants a takedown.
Bean tries to pull guard but Plutarque holds him up against the cage and eventually Bean drops back down to his feet.
Plutarque tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Plutarque back against the cage.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Bean tightens his grip and picks Plutarque up, before dumping him to the ground. Plutarque manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bean defends it easily.#SU2#
Bean stands up from Plutarque's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plutarque with a body shot.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean wants to clinch.#T1#
Plutarque shoots in and drives through. Bean sprawls well.#CL2#
Bean drives through and clinches with Plutarque against the cage. #TD2#
Bean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Bean stands up and beckons Plutarque to his feet. #CL2#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Plutarque in a clinch.
Bean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plutarque just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Bean.
Bean is stalling here.
Plutarque tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Plutarque back against the cage.
Plutarque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutarque taking a breather.
Plutarque looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Plutarque would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mr Bean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##TD#
Plutarque pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutarque trying to control the position. #SU2#
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plutarque blocks a head kick by Bean.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bean has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Plutarque regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Bean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plutarque, up you get! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutarque missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
A short right from Plutarque on the inside.
Bean jumps guard but Plutarque turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Plutarque prevents a body shot from Bean. #TD#
Plutarque pulls guard. #SU2#
Bean stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Bean is trying to pull guard but Plutarque turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mr Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bean as Plutarque tries to tie him up.
Bean is looking for a takedown.
Plutarque stalling the fight.
Bean looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Bean has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plutarque clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Bean has his opponent's back but Plutarque is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bean. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutarque misses with a two punch combination.
Plutarque doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
Bean unleashes a big counter combination but Plutarque bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bean darts in and clinches Plutarque up against the cage.
Plutarque is pushing Bean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plutarque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque blocks a body shot from Bean.
Plutarque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bean blocks a body shot from Plutarque.
Plutarque prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Bean.
Well Bean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean!

 

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Kadurov circles away. #CL#
Bean gets a clinch. #TD#
Bean pulls Kadurov into guard.
Bean wants to stand up but Kadurov is controlling him.
Kadurov content to stall in guard here.
Kadurov lands a couple of elbows.
Kadurov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean wants to stand but Kadurov is controlling the position.
Kadurov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
Kadurov won't allow Bean to get back to his feet.
Kadurov throwing strikes from guard but Bean blocks nicely. #ES#
Bean kicks Kadurov off and gets to his feet.
Bean darts in trying to clinch
and Kadurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Kadurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rustam Kadurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Bean is rocked!
Kadurov drops Bean with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bean! Kadurov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Kadurov!
A relieved looking Rustam Kadurov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

 
 
 
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