Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Bandini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Con swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Con. #TD2#
Bandini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Con on his heels. He'll look to pass Con's guard now, I'm sure.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Con is keeping the position.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Con 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Con is retaining full guard.
Bandini keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bandini trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
Con looking for a sweep. Not yet Con, not yet.
Bandini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
Bandini slips under a jab.#T2##TD2#
Bandini looking to score a takedown here. Con is defending well but Bandini drives through and ends up in Con's guard.

Con is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Bandini presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Bandini has Con pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bandini pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Con tumbling to the mat - Bandini dives into Con's 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!
Bandini wants to control from the top but Con keeps moving.
Bandini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Con swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Con manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Con wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Con defends easily. #SUB2#
Con sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bandini doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Con paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bandini - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Bandini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke takes one to the side of the head.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Kruglov.
Beneke dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke scores with a body shot.
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruglov as he avoids it easily.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Kruglov. #T1#
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beneke momentarily.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kruglov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Beneke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Jab by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov throws a counter high kick but Beneke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Beneke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruglov. Kruglov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses. #T5#
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beneke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kruglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov lands with a slapping head kick. #T6#
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body. Beneke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
A low kick from Beneke is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Beneke.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T7#
A big right from Beneke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Kruglov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov works Beneke's body with a nice hook.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Beneke cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely. #T8#
Nice straight punches there by Kruglov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruglov.
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!
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Beneke slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beneke ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Beneke. #T9#
Kruglov looks to throw a body kick
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Beneke moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beneke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Beneke 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.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beneke can do to turn this around?
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
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!
Beneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov clobbers Beneke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Beneke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
A nice leg kick from Beneke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Beneke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruglov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Beneke with an uppercut!
Beneke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Beneke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
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!
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Beneke lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viktor Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Beneke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke looks for a takedown but Kruglov sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Donk. Kruglov catches Beneke right on the button with a cross.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Beneke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruglov slips under a jab.#T5#
Kruglov sizes up Beneke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beneke is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
A jab from Beneke misses. #T6#
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke lands a head kick. Kruglov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beneke fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Beneke lands the left hand.
Beneke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruglov misses with a head kick. #T7#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beneke misses.
Beneke defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke counters with a nice uppercut.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
Beneke throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T8#
Beneke misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov is looking to slow Beneke down with leg kicks.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov connects with the punch.
Kruglov misses with a head kick. #T9#
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Beneke feints a counter leg kick.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruglov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beneke avoids it.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kruglov tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov lands a head kick!
Beneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke misses with a leg kick.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruglov checks a low kick from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily. #T1#
Beneke tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke with a poor takedown
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Beneke looks to land a combination. Kruglov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Beneke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke throws a right and a left that Kruglov avoids nicely.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Beneke.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruglov has time to react.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beneke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruglov's hands.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Beneke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Beneke scores with a head kick. Kruglov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Kruglov and sends Beneke crashing to the mat! Kruglov follows him down to the mat - Beneke regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SUB2#
Beneke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov wants to stand but Beneke has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kruglov trying to control from half guard but Beneke is working away. #T5##SU#
Kruglov decides to return to a standing position.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke throws a right hand that Kruglov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruglov also avoids with ease.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beneke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruglov's head. #T6#
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Beneke's body. Beneke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke tries to counter with a clinch but Kruglov shakes him off and moves away.
Beneke with a poor takedown
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke with a hook.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range. #T7#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Beneke didn't see that one coming.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.#T8#
Beneke tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruglov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.#T9#
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruglov swivels and escapes.
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov tries to land a body kick
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Mark Beneke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke jabs Kruglov right on the nose. Kruglov blinks but takes it well.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Viktor Kruglov.
Well Kruglov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!

Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Viktor Kruglov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Matthew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthew gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cailean moves out of range as Matthew strikes.
A shot to the body from Matthew misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew lands a jab.
Cailean slips a straight right by Matthew.
Matthew on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matthew connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Matthew.
Matthew misses with the combination. #T1#
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthew lands a glancing blow to the side of Cailean's head.
Matthew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Cailean slips under a jab.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Cailean is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cailean scores with a one two! Matthew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cailean avoids the body shot from Matthew.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Matthew misses with a straight right.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew tries to land a body kick
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a good low kick that Matthew was not able to check.
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matthew throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Matthew just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.#T3#
Matthew throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
Matthew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cailean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthew, as that shot connected.
Cailean misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthew! But no joy.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matthew just manages to avoid it.
Matthew scores with a jab.
Cailean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew misses with a straight right.
Cailean slips a straight right by Matthew.
Cailean throwing a counter right hand but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthew's knee momentarily.
Cailean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cailean lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cailean connects with a looping right hand.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthew misses the jab.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Matthew.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cailean momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Cailean tries to bum rush Matthew with a series of wild strikes but Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthew swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod.
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#
Matthew misses with a hook.
Matthew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Cailean catches Matthew right on the button with a cross.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matthew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthew misses the body punch
and Cailean counters with a body kick that stops Matthew in his tracks momentarily.
Matthew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
And Cailean counters with a quick kick to the body but Matthew blocks it.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a head kick.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean walks into a stiff left hand from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Cailean. #T1#
Matthew cracks Cailean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean counters with a good low kick that Matthew was not able to check.
Matthew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew lands with a nice body punch.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Matthew had a free shot at his head there.
Matthew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Matthew coming out on top.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean misses with a wild combination.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean avoids the head kick by Matthew.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Matthew backing up. Matthew nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Matthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthew.#T3#
Matthew throws a sloppy body shot
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew scores with a kick to the body.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Cailean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthew connects with a right hand. Cailean shakes it off.
Matthew misses with a body kick.
Cailean looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
Matthew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthew misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean throws a series of punches but Matthew avoids them all with ease.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cailean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew throws a hook but Cailean avoids it easily.
Cailean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Matthew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew throws a sloppy body shot
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matthew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cailean connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Axl Cailean 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Patrick Matthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Cailean.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthew. That snapped Cailean's head back.
Cailean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cailean throws a right hand that Matthew ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthew also avoids with ease.
Matthew thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
It looked like Cailean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthew.
Matthew throws a body kick that misses.
Cailean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cailean duly obliges.
Matthew misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Matthew misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean lands with a right hand.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew misses with a body shot
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew misses with a jab to the body
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew looks for the body kick but Cailean saw that one coming.
It looked like Cailean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matthew throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Cailean.
Matthew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a good cross that connects.
Cailean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Cailean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Cailean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Matthew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Matthew throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Cailean - just one landing.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matthew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cailean has got the better of the exchanges.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Cailean lands with a cross.
Matthew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cailean moves out of range as Matthew strikes.
Matthew throws a lazy body kick
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Matthew. #T4#
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matthew eats them both and turns towards Cailean to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Cailean throws a head kick that Matthew semi-blocks.
Cailean slips under a jab from Matthew.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew misses with a body punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Cailean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cailean 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Sadaval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sadaval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval slips a jab from Rodgers .
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Sadaval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Sadaval.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sadaval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Sadaval finds it's target.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Sadaval's ribs.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Sadaval counter with a right hand.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Sadaval sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sadaval instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadaval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Sadaval is pressed up against the cage. Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sadaval down to the mat. Sadaval avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .#TD2#
Sadaval gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodgers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodgers trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is working Sadaval over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rodgers with a nice head shot there.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sadaval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadaval has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Sadaval postures up. #SUB2#
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadaval defends well.#SUB2#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadaval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadaval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sadaval wants to stand but Rodgers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rodgers has an active guard here but Sadaval has managed to pass into half guard.
Sadaval seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodgers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for a guillotine here but Sadaval defends easily.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Rodgers .
A punch lands to the side of Sadaval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadaval stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sadaval wants it to stay on the feet.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Sadaval counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval cracks Rodgers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Sadaval's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers punishes Sadaval's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Sadaval.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval counters with a two punch combo.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sadaval.
Sadaval wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodgers jabs Sadaval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sadaval rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
No joy there for Sadaval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Sadaval saw it coming and moves away.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Sadaval's defenses.
Rodgers takes one on the button.
Sadaval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Sadaval checks it
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Rodgers 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadaval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a left to the body.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Sadaval is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sadaval's waist but Sadaval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodgers off to one side.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadaval is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Sadaval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .#CL#
Sadaval closes the distance and pushes Rodgers back into the cage.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadaval finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadaval.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadaval is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Sadaval circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sadaval rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Rodgers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodgers wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodgers . #T4#
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Sadaval trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sadaval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sadaval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sadaval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sadaval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rodgers looking to score a takedown here. Sadaval is defending well but Rodgers drives through and ends up in Sadaval's guard.
Rodgers won't allow Sadaval to get back to his feet.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadaval haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodgers prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Rodgers isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers stands and throws Sadaval's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.#T2#
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadaval keeps working.
Sadaval takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a strike aimed at the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodgers .
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.
Rodgers working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers working the ground and pound but Sadaval is defending the strikes.
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but Sadaval denies him.
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers grinds an elbow into Sadaval's temple. #T3#
Rodgers landing a few strikes.
Sadaval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodgers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sadaval is avoiding damage well.
Sadaval taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodgers is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers working the head with strikes.
Sadaval is trying to buck Rodgers off.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Rodgers is putting a hurting on Sadaval here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodgers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Rodgers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodgers prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodgers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sadaval works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sadaval on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers throwing shots but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is not content to let Rodgers control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nemkov looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Garrett misses with a shot to the body
and Nemkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemkov throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Nemkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nemkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Garrett coming out on top.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Nemkov slips the punch.
Garrett ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.#T1#
Garrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nemkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrett feinted with a counter takedown.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett throws an off balance right hand
and Nemkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Garrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Nemkov.
It seemed like Nemkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett throws out a powerful jab.
Garrett takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemkov defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Nemkov throws out a powerful jab.
Nemkov works the jab nicely.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eduradr Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nemkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Garrett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Nemkov is avoiding it.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and Nemkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nemkov missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nemkov slips under a jab.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Nemkov moved out of range nicely.
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nemkov doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nemkov.
Nemkov 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.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Nemkov counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Nemkov defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Nemkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Nemkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nemkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett misses with an uppercut
and Nemkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov 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#
Garrett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nemkov's head.
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Garrett counters with a left to the body.
Garrett misses with a hook
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nemkov.
Nemkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrett's head.
Nemkov slips a jab from Garrett.
Nemkov throws out a counter right but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Garrett digs a good body shot into Nemkov's ribs.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Garrett feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws the left hand but Nemkov avoids the punch easily.
Nemkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Garrett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett slips a jab from Nemkov.#T1#
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Nemkov misses the jab.
Garrett stuns Nemkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Nemkov catches Garrett right on the button with a cross.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Garrett avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a straight right.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett misses with a hook. Nemkov ducked under it nicely.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nemkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nemkov lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Nemkov's head but Nemkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nemkov jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him 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!
Garrett misses with a hook
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemkov connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Garrett is rocked!
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Nemkov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Garrett! Nemkov dives in looking to finish! Garrett is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduradr Nemkov!
Eduradr Nemkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024

173 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs

175 cm
20 yrs
155 lbs

Yoshida

Orozco

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Orozco gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Orozco manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Orozco
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Yoshida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orozco dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Orozco
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Orozco is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Yoshida looking to control. #SUB#
Yoshida has an active guard here but Orozco has managed to pass into half guard.
Orozco working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yoshida's thigh. Yoshida counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Yoshida seems keen to control Orozco's posture.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Yoshida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orozco has picked Yoshida up and slammed him! Yoshida can't keep hold of the triangle and Orozco manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (5) Orozco
Yoshida being controlled for a moment.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T3#
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orozco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yoshida keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Yoshida wants to hit a sweep here but Orozco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yoshida there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (8) Orozco
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control.
Yoshida is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco content just to control the position here. #T6#
Yoshida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yoshida is just holding on here. Orozco manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yoshida (2) vs (11) Orozco
Orozco controlling well, preventing Yoshida from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco doesn't have the hooks in and Yoshida manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (11) Orozco
Yoshida trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco has Yoshida pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orozco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (13) Orozco
Orozco advances to half guard. #T8#
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Orozco is pressing down on Yoshida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshida is holding on for now.
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy. #T9#
Yoshida is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard but Orozco has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (4) vs (16) Orozco
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Orozco working away.
Orozco slows the pace down.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T11#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Orozco staying calm.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.
Yoshida tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position. #T12#
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Yoshida is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is looking to reverse the position.
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Orozco working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 16 to 4.

Event: TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Myung to counter with a crisp jab.
Myung slips under a jab.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios throws a looping overhand right but Myung ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myung's waist but Myung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasilios off to one side.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Myung.
Jab by Vasilios.
Myung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasilios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasilios somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vasilios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilios throws a right hand that misses
and Myung counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Myung avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Myung moves out of range. #T2#
Myung throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Vasilios. Beautiful body shot.
Myung defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilios shoots and misses
and Myung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Vasilios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Myung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Myung.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Myung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Myung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Myung swinging wildly here. #T3#
Vasilios misses with a right hand
and Myung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Myung counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasilios connects with a looping right hand.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung avoids it easily.
Myung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilios circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Myung is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasilios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
Myung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios connects with the punch.
Vasilios misses with a straight right.
Myung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasilios's head.#T4#
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Myung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Myung's head but Myung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt.
Myung throws a good cross that connects.
Myung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T5#
Myung throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilios misses the target.
Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Myung saw that one coming.
Myung throws a series of punches but Vasilios moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasilios tries to land a leg kick but Myung saw it coming and moves away.
Myung misses with a double jab.
Hong Myung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung blocks it.
It seemed like Myung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myung moves away.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios lands a body shot.
Myung 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.
Myung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Myung lands with an overhand left.
Myung blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios throws an overhand right that lands on Myung's shoulder, as Myung tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.#T7#
Myung throws a jab when Vasilios was well out of range.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Myung moves out of range.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myung works Vasilios's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Myung. That snapped Vasilios's head back. #TD#
Vasilios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasilios connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Myung some visible discomfort.
Myung tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the RNC. #T8##SUB#
Vasilios has managed to slip his arm under Myung's chin. This could be all over... yep, Myung is tapping out! Submission win for Vasilios.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Carioni finds it's target.
Carioni misses with a body shot
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carioni throws a hook but Adderley avoids it easily.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Adderley is out of range.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Adderley counters with a body kick.
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
Carioni misses the jab.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Carioni misses with a lunging right hand
and Adderley counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Adderley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Carioni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adderley tries to close the distance and clinch but Carioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adderley wants to clinch up but Carioni keeps it at a distance.
Carioni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand.
Carioni throws a sloppy head kick
and Adderley counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Carioni. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adderley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni misses the jab.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Adderley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adderley tries to land a knee to the head but Carioni blocks with his arms.
Adderley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adderley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adderley throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carioni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adderley is looking for the big counter here.
Adderley avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Adderley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adderley throws a right and a left that Carioni avoids nicely.
Adderley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
and Adderley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adderley tries to clinch up.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adderley.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Adderley didn't see that one coming.
Adderley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carioni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Carioni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adderley's hands.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Adderley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adderley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
Adderley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Carioni tries to keep at a distance but Adderley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Carioni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
Adderley tries a quick counter leg kick but Carioni is wise to it.
Adderley scores with a hook.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Adderley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carioni momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Adderley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni misses with a looping left.
Carioni throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley throws a big counter head kick but Carioni avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Carioni gets tackled into the cage by Adderley. Adderley maintains the clinch.
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 Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
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#
Carioni misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carioni swings for the body but Adderley moves out of range.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carioni swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Adderley to counter with a crisp jab.
Carioni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adderley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
A telegraphed right hand from Carioni misses the target.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carioni lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adderley falls backwards - clearly groggy! Carioni dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Carioni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024

170 cm
19 yrs
180 lbs

173 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs

Drelas

Yoshida

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yoshida shoots in and gets a takedown into Drelas's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (0) vs (2) Yoshida
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida won't allow Drelas to sweep him here.
Drelas keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida pushes down on Drelas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drelas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drelas looking to control.
Drelas wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Drelas pulls Yoshida in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas working a defensive guard but Yoshida manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (0) vs (5) Yoshida
Drelas is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Yoshida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drelas tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
Drelas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Drelas is defending well.
Drelas can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Yoshida trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
Drelas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drelas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshida off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drelas (4) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Yoshida is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Drelas working for a choke but Yoshida is defending well. #SUB#
Yoshida fending off the submission attempt from Drelas. #T3#
Yoshida is in bad spot here.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yoshida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Drelas. #SUB#
Drelas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
I would not like to be Yoshida right now.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Drelas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Drelas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Yoshida won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Drelas off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
Thervam Drelas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 302 Dall Jr vs Brown
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Lvavatai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Lvavatai misses.
Lvavatai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enqvist throws out the jab.
Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Enqvist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lvavatai under the eye.#CL#
Enqvist forces Lvavatai back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Enqvist is struggling to control the position.
Enqvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Lvavatai avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enqvist is looking to slow Lvavatai down with leg kicks.
Enqvist throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Enqvist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Enqvist as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Lvavatai blocks the leg kick.
Enqvist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enqvist misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Enqvist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lvavatai throws a wild body kick that Enqvist sees coming a mile off.
Enqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lvavatai is able to avoid easily.
Enqvist throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage.
Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Enqvist's head.
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Enqvist throws a front kick aimed at Lvavatai 's knee but Lvavatai avoids it well. #CL#
Enqvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lvavatai , pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Enqvist.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Lvavatai .
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai . #T3#
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist presses Lvavatai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist holds him up against the cage and eventually Lvavatai drops back down to his feet.
Enqvist is working Lvavatai over against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enqvist walks away with a smile on his face. Lvavatai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Enqvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enqvist pushes Lvavatai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Enqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enqvist with a body shot.
Enqvist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Enqvist clinches.
Enqvist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lvavatai fails to pull guard.
Enqvist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enqvist smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that round.
That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Lvavatai keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Enqvist drives through and clinches with Lvavatai against the cage.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Enqvist lands a body punch.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Lvavatai blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Enqvist digs a right hand into Lvavatai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lvavatai 's gas tank.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Lvavatai .
Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lvavatai circles away quickly and effectively.
Enqvist looks to land a body kick but Lvavatai moved away.#CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .#T1#
Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Enqvist.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Enqvist leaning against his opponent.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist lands with a light punch inside.
Enqvist tries to work over Lvavatai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lvavatai tries to pull guard but Enqvist won't allow it.
Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Lvavatai blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enqvist lands a left hand.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Lvavatai blocking some punches.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Lvavatai pulls guard successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Enqvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Enqvist gets to his feet. Lvavatai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lvavatai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Enqvist misses
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Enqvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Enqvist misses.
Lvavatai throws a counter combo.
Enqvist wants to land a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Enqvist punishes Lvavatai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kimi Enqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Enqvist moves to clinch but Lvavatai breaks away
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lvavatai lands a jab to the nose.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily.
Lvavatai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Lvavatai .
Nice uppercut lands for Enqvist. That snapped Lvavatai 's head back.
Enqvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Lvavatai misses with a hook
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lvavatai gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch.
Enqvist stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Enqvist connects with a looping right hand.
Enqvist lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lvavatai will feel that in the morning.
Lvavatai catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Left hook, right uppercut from Enqvist.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enqvist tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Lvavatai 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Lvavatai circles away.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist backing away here, and Lvavatai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Enqvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enqvist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enqvist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enqvist. That's going to slow Lvavatai down. #CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Lvavatai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Lvavatai controls his hands.
Enqvist lands a right hand.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lvavatai backwards.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lvavatai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist cracks Lvavatai with a nice body shot.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Lvavatai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Enqvist.
A body shot lands from Enqvist. #BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Enqvist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enqvist with the inside leg kick.
Lvavatai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Enqvist lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Enqvist clinches.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist has him pressed against the cage.
Lvavatai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Enqvist is pushing Lvavatai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lvavatai jumps guard but Enqvist stands there with Lvavatai around his waist. Lvavatai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but Enqvist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enqvist gets through Lvavatai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lvavatai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lvavatai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lvavatai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enqvist to keep the fight standing.
Lvavatai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enqvist, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Wallace.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Spong misses the jab.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Spong.
Wallace was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
A big left from Spong misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpong.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Wallace finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Wallace thumps Spong with a low kick.
Spong lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.
Spong scores with a jab.
Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spong rather than just go for the knockout.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Wallace slips a straight right by Spong.
Wallace throws a combination. Spong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace misses with the combination. #CL2#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Wallace as the two fighters clinch.
Wallace has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wallace can turn it around.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Spong tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wallace in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spong in his tracks.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Spong misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Wallace is rocked!#T1#
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a huge left! Wallace is in big trouble! He's backing up but Spong isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wallace from any more damage. A dominating finish by Spong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Spong!
Jerome Spong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cailean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ndombele loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean scores with a three punch combo!
Ndombele 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.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Cailean off the cage and back into range.
Ndombele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Ndombele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.#T1#
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean counters with an outside leg kick.
Cailean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Ndombele.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele blocks the body kick.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Cailean there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Ndombele misses the body punch
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Cailean motions for Ndombele to come forward. Cailean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Cailean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ndombele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cailean scrambles back to his feet.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Cailean misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to Cailean's body. Cailean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Cailean.
Cailean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Nice shot by Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Cailean throws a big counter combination but Ndombele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
Ndombele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Cailean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ndombele throws a leg kick that misses.
Cailean jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cailean takes one to the side of the head.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ndombele! But no joy.
No joy there for Ndombele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean throws a leg kick but Ndombele sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Ndombele misses with a body punch
and Cailean counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ndombele, as that shot connected.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cailean's sensitive parts.
Cailean misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
Ndombele cracks Cailean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ndombele swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele punishes Cailean's body with a nice straight punch.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cailean might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ndombele takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cailean looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Ndombele clinches up with Cailean and pushes him back against the cage.
Ndombele misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ndombele - that landed with a thud.
Ndombele throws a head punch that misses.
Ndombele misses with a punch on the inside.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Ndombele misses with a body punch.
Ndombele has a couple of punches blocked by Cailean.
Ndombele is leaning against Cailean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Cailean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cailean slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Cailean.
Cailean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ndombele wants to clinch.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Cailean's belly button to the back.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean slips a jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a body shot
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean missing with a left hand there. Ndombele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ndombele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele misses the jab.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Axl Cailean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ndombele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cailean lands a head kick!
Cailean lands a jab to the head.
Cailean feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ndombele is rocked!
Cailean drops Ndombele with a big left hand! Ndombele is injured, injured bad! Cailean jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

Event: TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Myung slips a jab and a cross from Chichilla.
Myung has a takedown stuffed.
Chichilla loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Chichilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chichilla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chichilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myung.
Myung feinted with a counter takedown.
Myung has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Chichilla. Beautiful body shot.
Chichilla missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Myung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chichilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chichilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Chichilla unleashes a big counter combination but Myung bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Myung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chichilla with a nice cross.
Chichilla fails to land with a series of punches.
Myung looks to land a left hand but Chichilla moved out of range nicely.
Chichilla looks to throw the jab but Myung is out of range.
Myung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chichilla leaves Myung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Myung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chichilla's half guard.#T2#
Myung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chichilla wants to get back to full guard.
Myung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chichilla's head.
Chichilla trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Myung there.
Chichilla has hold of Myung's hands but Myung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chichilla taking some punishment here, with Myung in his half guard.
Chichilla is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Chichilla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Myung pulls his head out easily.
Myung thows a huge punch but Chichilla dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myung 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.
Chichilla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myung.
Chichilla is trying to maintain the position but Myung is very close to passing his half guard.
Myung 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chichilla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Myung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chichilla is adopting a defensive guard.
Myung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Myung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chichilla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myung manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chichilla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chichilla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chichilla trying to control but Myung is working from the bottom. #T5#
Myung is looking to stand up but Chichilla isn't so interested in that idea.
Chichilla looking to pass the guard.
Chichilla is standing up over Myung. Myung looks to escape but Chichilla dives into side control.
Myung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chichilla. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chichilla in side control lands a decent elbow.
Myung is trying to get back to his feet.
Chichilla wants to control but Myung is keeping him busy.
Myung is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chichilla has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chichilla throws an elbow but Myung slips to the side and avoids it well.
Myung is not content to let Chichilla control the position.
Myung being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Chichilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myung keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myung scores with a nice right hand.
Myung throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot.
Chichilla is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Myung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chichilla to the mat! Chichilla manages to get full guard.
Myung lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Chichilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chichilla 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.#T8#
Chichilla is trying to control the position but Myung postures up.
Chichilla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Chichilla has wrist control.
Myung advances position into side control!
Chichilla struggling a bit here.
Chichilla is looking to regain half guard here but Myung keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Myung is chipping away with strikes.
Myung is working Chichilla over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chichilla tries to buck Myung off but Myung is having none of it.
Myung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chichilla taking punishment in the form of punches.
Myung working the head and body with strikes.
Chichilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Myung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chichilla down.
Chichilla tries to buck Myung off but Myung is having none of it.
Chichilla is working to avoid the ground and pound but Myung connects with a decent elbow.
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 Hong Myung will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chichilla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Myung is out of range and Chichilla settles back down.
Chichilla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Papi Chichilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chichilla throws a hook to the side of Myung's head but Myung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myung slips under a jab from Chichilla.
Myung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chichilla sprawls and moves away.
Chichilla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myung tries to counter with a takedown but Chichilla is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Myung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chichilla is trying to maintain the position but Myung is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chichilla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Myung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Myung drops an elbow to the side of Chichilla's head.
Myung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chichilla is trying to control but can't.
Myung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Myung lands strikes from half guard.
Myung drops an elbow to the side of Chichilla's head.
Chichilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Myung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chichilla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chichilla has momentary wrist control but Myung slips an elbow through the middle.
Myung chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Chichilla has wrist control.
Chichilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chichilla has control of Myung's left arm, preventing Myung from doing any damage.
Myung chips away with some ground and pound.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chichilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chichilla working for a triangle but Myung defends it easily. #T3#
Myung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chichilla pulls Myung in close to prevent any damage.
Myung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chichilla's head.
Myung is in close to Chichilla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chichilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chichilla controlling the position.
Myung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Myung works over Chichilla with some ground and pound from guard.
Myung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hong Myung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chichilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Myung wants to pass the guard but Chichilla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chichilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chichilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myung wants to pass the guard but Chichilla is keeping the position.
Chichilla trying to control the position. #T5#
Myung is in close to Chichilla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Myung passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Myung working the ground and pound.
Chichilla is trying to improve his position.
Chichilla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Myung is working Chichilla over with some ground and pound from side control.
Myung working the head with strikes.
Myung cracks Chichilla with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Myung tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Myung works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chichilla managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Myung.
Myung has control of an arm but Chichilla manages to advance to Myung's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Myung preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chichilla.
Myung is trying to stand back up. #T7#
Chichilla lands strikes to the head.
Chichilla controlling from the back.
Myung wants to get back to his feet.
Chichilla biding his time, controlling Myung. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chichilla trying to control momentarily.
Myung is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chichilla trying to control.
Myung is trying to get back to his feet but Chichilla has full control of the position and if anything, Myung has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T9#
Chichilla trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Myung is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung is trying to get back to his feet but Chichilla has full control of the position and if anything, Myung has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Myung dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chichilla throws a body punch but Myung moves out of range.
Chichilla swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung feinted with a counter takedown.
Chichilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myung moves out of range as Chichilla throws a body kick.
Chichilla throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Myung counters with a shoot takedown. Chichilla fights it but they end up in guard.
Myung scoring with some ground and pound.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chichilla can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung postures up.
Myung throwing strikes from guard but Chichilla blocks nicely.
Chichilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Chichilla, not yet.
Myung landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Chichilla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Chichilla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myung defends it easily.
Myung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myung is in close to Chichilla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Myung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Chichilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chichilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chichilla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Myung throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Chichilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Myung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chichilla's head.
Myung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chichilla's head.
Myung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chichilla wants to improve his position but instead Myung has moved into half guard.
Myung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Myung working over Chichilla with some ground and pound. Chichilla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Chichilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Myung lands strikes from half guard.
Myung thows a huge punch but Chichilla dodges it nicely.
Chichilla wants to control but Myung is keeping busy.
Chichilla taking some punishment here, with Myung in his half guard.
Chichilla trying to hold on to Myung's head to control him but Myung postures up.
Chichilla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chichilla.
Myung stopping the sweep attempt from Chichilla.#T4#
Chichilla trying to keep a closed guard but Myung is proving a slippery customer.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Chichilla has wrist control.
Myung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myung working some strikes from top position.
Myung passes Chichilla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Myung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chichilla gets back to full guard.
Chichilla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myung's guard. #REVB##T5#
Chichilla won't allow Myung to get back to his feet.
Chichilla wants to control from the top but Myung keeps moving.
Myung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chichilla lands with an overhand left.
Chichilla throws a hook but Myung avoids it easily.
Chichilla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
Myung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chichilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chichilla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Chichilla catches Myung right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Myung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chichilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Myung scoring with punches from side control.
Myung working away.
Chichilla might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Myung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Myung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chichilla struggling a bit here.
Myung misses with the ground and pound.#T8#
Chichilla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Myung off and has taken his back!
Myung wants to get back to his feet.
Papi Chichilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myung is trying to remain composed but Chichilla is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T9#
Myung trying to get back to his feet but Chichilla is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Chichilla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Chichilla go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Myung is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung is keeping busy.
Chichilla misses with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hong Myung.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myung, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Myung!

Event: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandini is defended easily by Smashotti.#CL#
Smashotti clinches. #BC2#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Bandini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smashotti sprawls well initially but Bandini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smashotti is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini slows the pace down in half guard.
Smashotti is looking to escape.
Smashotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bandini scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Bandini is trying to control. Smashotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smashotti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Bandini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smashotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Smashotti is staying active underneath Bandini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smashotti wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smashotti defends it well.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Smashotti is defending well.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smashotti is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smashotti avoid being mounted?#T2#
Smashotti is trying to stand.
Bandini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smashotti pushes Bandini off looking to stand but Bandini dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smashotti misses with some strikes from the bottom. #ES#
Smashotti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bandini is on him like a limpet, forcing Smashotti back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bandini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Smashotti throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini fails with a takedown attempt.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Bandini.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Smashotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Smashotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Smashotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Smashotti as Bandini shoots in.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smashotti as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Bandini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smashotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bandini is in Smashotti's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini connects with a couple of short punches.
Smashotti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandini is controlling him.
Smashotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandini on the ground.
Smashotti trying to keep a closed guard but Bandini is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Smashotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smashotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smashotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smashotti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T5#
Bandini is in close to Smashotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smashotti's head.
Smashotti wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bandini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandini passes Smashotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Bandini is stalling here. Smashotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smashotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T6#
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smashotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Smashotti.
Smashotti is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smashotti throwing strikes from guard but Bandini blocks nicely.
Smashotti tries to stand but Bandini is controlling from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Smashotti is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smashotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7##SUB2#
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smashotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smashotti is looking to stand up but Bandini won't let him. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Smashotti defends easily.
Bandini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smashotti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T8#
Bandini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smashotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smashotti is aware though and is defending well.
Smashotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandini tries to strike from the bottom.
Smashotti wants to stand and escape but instead Bandini has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet.
Smashotti is wriggling around but Bandini manages to pass to half guard.
Smashotti wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Bandini moves nicely into side control. #T9##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smashotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Smashotti is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bandini take his back! Uh oh - Bandini has got a rear naked choke here! Smashotti is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Our winner, Matthew Bandini, 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: BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadaval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Chenevert.
Sadaval fails with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Sadaval 's knee.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Chenevert gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert throws the kick towards the body but Sadaval avoids it.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.#T1#
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Sadaval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert looks to land a body kick but Sadaval moved away.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
Chenevert throws a right hand that Sadaval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadaval also avoids with ease.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chenevert scores with a head kick. Sadaval tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nazaire Chenevert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Chenevert swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Sadaval moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval. #T4#
Sadaval takes one to the chin there.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and bounces Chenevert off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Chenevert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert pulls Sadaval in close to prevent any damage.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert tries to score with a low kick but Sadaval moves his leg out of the way.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chenevert looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadaval blocks a leg kick.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Chenevert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chenevert to the mat! Chenevert manages to get full guard.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chenevert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chenevert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chenevert being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Chenevert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chenevert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval throwing strikes from guard but Chenevert blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Chenevert.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Chenevert. #T8#
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Chenevert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chenevert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Chenevert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chenevert keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chenevert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Chenevert is having none of it.
Chenevert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sadaval blocks the low kick.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Nice jab there from Chenevert. #T1#
Chenevert tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Chenevert misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval takes one on the button.#T2#
Chenevert scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chenevert jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Sadaval is trying to maintain a safe position but Chenevert gets an underhook and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert won't allow it.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Chenevert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sadaval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Sadaval's head. #TD2#
Sadaval looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy. #T4#
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadaval is working away from the top position though.
Chenevert is looking for a sweep. Sadaval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chenevert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadaval.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chenevert tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg. #T5#
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Sadaval didn't see that one coming.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.#T6#
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sadaval moves out of range as Chenevert strikes.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T7#
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert moves forwards but Sadaval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.#T8#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control but Chenevert is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chenevert struggling a bit here.
Chenevert dodges the ground and pound from Sadaval.#T9#
Sadaval tries to score with some ground and pound. Chenevert controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chenevert is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadaval cracks Chenevert with a big elbow.
Chenevert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadaval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Sadaval crashes against the mat.
Chenevert is trying to improve his position.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Chenevert is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chenevert is trying to defend but Sadaval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert is trying to stand up here but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Chenevert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sadaval throwing shots but Chenevert is blocking nicely.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert taking some punishment here, with Sadaval in his half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Chenevert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Sadaval has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadaval doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chenevert connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.#T4#
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time. #T5#
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
Sadaval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Sadaval seems unphased.
Sadaval drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sadaval has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Chenevert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Chenevert.#T6#
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Sadaval with the counter takedown but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Sadaval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chenevert can pounce on him.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Sadaval's belly button to the back.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Sadaval off balance momentarily.#T7#
A head kick from Chenevert lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride.
Sadaval with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chenevert wants it to stay on the feet.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Sadaval sees coming a mile off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Sadaval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sadaval tries to avoid it.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chenevert as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Chenevert as he connects with a hook.#T9#
Chenevert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chenevert lands with an uppercut that bounces Sadaval off the ropes and back into range.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sadaval avoids a kick to the body.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sadaval lands in his opponent's guard.

Chenevert is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Sadaval presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Sadaval decides to pull guard.
Chenevert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chenevert wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving. #T1#
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval is looking to stand back up but Chenevert counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sadaval.
Chenevert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chenevert wants to take a breather but Sadaval is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sadaval pushes Chenevert off looking to stand but Chenevert dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Sadaval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chenevert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Chenevert tries to sprawl but Sadaval drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sadaval is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chenevert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chenevert.
Chenevert wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him. #T3#
Chenevert controls Sadaval momentarily but Sadaval frees himself.
Chenevert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval postures up in Chenevert's guard and throws a big left but Chenevert blocks it.
Sadaval trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sadaval, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chenevert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert connects with a jab.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Chenevert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T5#
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval moves in looking to clinch but Chenevert pushes him off.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.
Chenevert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sadaval drops back down to his feet.
Sadaval goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chenevert prevents it. #T6#
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chenevert gets underhooks to prevent Sadaval's takedown attempt.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Chenevert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert lands with a right to the head.
Sadaval jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chenevert walks away with a smile on his face. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T7#
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T8#
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chenevert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Sadaval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadaval's hands.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T9#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chenevert defends it nicely.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sadaval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chenevert throws a solid leg kick but Sadaval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chenevert.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
It looked like Chenevert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert had his way with Horacio Sadaval in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a chopping leg kick but Sadaval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sadaval takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadaval thinking.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chenevert will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chenevert sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Sadaval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chenevert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sadaval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chenevert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadaval manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chenevert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Chenevert stops Sadaval from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chenevert lands a jab-cross combination.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Some bone on bone action there as Sadaval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T5#
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Sadaval has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a lovely overhand right.#T6#
Chenevert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sadaval has his takedown stuffed
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert lands a two punch combo.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadaval dives in for a single leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
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!#TD2#
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chenevert is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert can't do much from the bottom here.
Chenevert takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T7#
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
The strikes coming from Sadaval are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chenevert wants to get back to his feet.
Sadaval is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chenevert is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval working away.
Chenevert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chenevert tries to kick Sadaval off but Sadaval keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chenevert tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Chenevert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T9#
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chenevert is looking to stand up but Sadaval isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval won't allow Chenevert to sweep him here.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chenevert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chenevert, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!

Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision!
Nazaire Chenevert is the new middleweight champion!
Nazaire Chenevert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024

172 cm
19 yrs
177 lbs

173 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs

Yates

Yoshida

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dontez Yates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Yates has clasped his hands together around Yoshida's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yates (4) vs (0) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to control Yates's posture but Yates avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida prevents Yates from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Yates is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshida is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.
Yates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yates tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him.
Yoshida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (4) vs (2) Yoshida
Yates tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Yates is pressing down on Yoshida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Yates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Yoshida drops back looking for a leg! Yates is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yates manages to kick Yoshida off! Yoshida jumps back into Yates's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yates working a defensive guard but Yoshida manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (4) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Yates is trying to work for a sweep but Yoshida has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Yates (4) vs (7) Yoshida
Yoshida seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yates is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a guillotine from mount but Yates frees his head quite easily.
Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yates reaches up to try and control the position but Yoshida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Yates rolls and tries to escape and now Yoshida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Yates (4) vs (10) Yoshida
Yoshida slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yates trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Yoshida is trying to stick to Yates's back but Yates is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yates.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (6) vs (10) Yoshida
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshida's guard. #SUB#
Yates is looking for a kimura but Yoshida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yates to get the leverage.
Yates prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoshida is trying to keep Yates in close.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Yoshida working a defensive guard but Yates passes into half guard. #SUB#
Yates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Yates keeps him under control.
Yates trying to mount his opponent but Yoshida defends it.
Yoshida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Yates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T6#
Yates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yates is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yates is trying to control. Yoshida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yates is working for a submission of some sort. #T7##SUB#
Yates is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
Yoshida won't allow Yates to pass to mount.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Yates keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yates is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yates pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Yates.
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Yates has control of the leg.
Yoshida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yates trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #T9#
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Yates tries to pass. #SUB#
Yates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yoshida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yoshida has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (6) vs (12) Yoshida#SUB#
Yates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yoshida passes into half guard.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard.
Yates tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yoshida has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (6) vs (15) Yoshida#T10#
Yates tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida fails to advance to Yates's back.
Yates regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yates is defending against the submission attempts here by Yoshida.
Yoshida prevents Yates from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yates wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well. #T12#
Yoshida is thwarting Yates's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida trying to control from half guard but Yates is working away.
Yates trying to control here.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yates is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Yates has his hands clasped together around Yoshida's back. He's all about the action.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard.
Yoshida prevents Yates from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Yates manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yates 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.
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (6) vs (18) Yoshida
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates can't do much from the bottom here.
Yates tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 18 to 6.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Lvavatai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Burrows avoids them all with ease.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Lvavatai is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lvavatai 's guard.
Lvavatai wants to stand up but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burrows throws a strike but Lvavatai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows is striking off his back. Lvavatai thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Burrows 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.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2#
Burrows is working an open guard so Lvavatai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Lvavatai misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lvavatai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Lvavatai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lvavatai pushes Burrows off looking to stand but Burrows dives back in and keeps control.
Lvavatai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burrows looks to land a strike but Lvavatai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lvavatai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lvavatai wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws a big right hand that misses.
Lvavatai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows throws a strike but Lvavatai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU2#
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Burrows.
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.
Lvavatai tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burrows slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Burrows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burrows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lvavatai .#T1#
Burrows moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Lvavatai didn't expect that.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Burrows is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrows postures up in Lvavatai 's guard and throws a big left but Lvavatai blocks it.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Lvavatai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Lvavatai !#REVB#
Burrows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burrows trying to strike off his back.
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lvavatai slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Burrows.#T3#
Burrows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Lvavatai blocks the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lvavatai blocks the strikes from Burrows. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai lunges at Burrows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burrows's hand.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lvavatai scores with a head kick. #T4#
Lvavatai lands a head kick. Burrows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.
Lvavatai throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lvavatai !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lvavatai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows misses with the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
A low kick from Dunes misses #TD2#
and Sadaval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dunes won't be happy with that.
Sadaval in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dunes pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sadaval is putting a hurting on Dunes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sadaval lands some shots froms side control.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working.
Dunes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sadaval connects with a decent elbow.
Sadaval in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dunes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Sadaval there. #T1#
Dunes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sadaval scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dunes punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Sadaval.
Dunes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dunes wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Dunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadaval.
Nice strikes from Sadaval there.
Sadaval tries to pass to full mount but Dunes defends it.
Dunes punching from the bottom.
Sadaval content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Sadaval working Dunes over with strikes.
Sadaval prevents Dunes from standing back up.
Sadaval lands with a punch from half guard.
Dunes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dunes is looking to escape.
Sadaval looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sadaval controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sadaval working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sadaval is keen to just control but Dunes is a slippery customer.
Sadaval winds up and cracks Dunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dunes is refusing to be controlled, as Sadaval sits in half guard. #T3#
Sadaval is thwarting Dunes's attempts to control the position.
Dunes is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dunes is trying to maintain the position but Sadaval is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadaval trying to control from half guard but Dunes is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Dunes's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dunes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sadaval off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunes misses with a double jab.
Dunes scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dunes stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Dunes looks for the body kick but Sadaval saw that one coming.
Sadaval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dunes thuds his shin into the meat of Sadaval's side.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Dunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadaval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Dunes takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunes swivels and escapes.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Dunes throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sadaval counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Sadaval is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T5#
Sadaval stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadaval is working Dunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunes wants to stand but Sadaval is controlling the position.
Dunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dunes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Sadaval shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunes's guard.
Dunes working a defensive guard here.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving.
Sadaval controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dunes tries to strike from the bottom.
Sadaval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sadaval controlling from the top position. #T7#
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him.
Dunes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Dunes misses.
Sadaval misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes misses with the combination.
Dunes throws a right and a left that Sadaval avoids nicely.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval shoots in but Dunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T8#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunes, which made it look bad.
Sadaval shoots in and drives through. Dunes sprawls well.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Sadaval takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadaval.
Dunes swinging wildly here.
Dunes digs a good body shot into Sadaval's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunes.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Dunes jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.#T9#
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Dunes jabs Sadaval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunes is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Dunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Sadaval's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunes is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Dunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Dunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadaval, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunes.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Dunes gets underhooks to prevent Sadaval's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sadaval lands a takedown into guard.
Sadaval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadaval not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sadaval with a nice head shot there.
Dunes tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sadaval stops Dunes from standing up. #T1#
Dunes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sadaval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dunes tries to strike from the bottom.
Sadaval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadaval stands up over Dunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sadaval trying to control but Dunes is working from the bottom.
Sadaval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sadaval working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Sadaval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sadaval stops Dunes from standing up. #ES#
Dunes wriggles free and stands up.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Dunes throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes misses with a low kick as Sadaval jumps back.#TD2#
Sadaval gets a double leg takedown into Dunes's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadaval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadaval is working Dunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Dunes keeps moving. #T3#
Dunes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sadaval dives into side control.
Sadaval is working Dunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sadaval is working Dunes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Dunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dunes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Sadaval scoring with punches from side control.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dunes down.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Dunes is working away.
Dunes pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sadaval is chipping away with strikes.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Dunes is working away.
Dunes is trying to buck Sadaval off.#T5#
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working.
Dunes pushes Sadaval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sadaval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sadaval works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sadaval is chipping away with strikes.
Sadaval lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sadaval lands a few punches from side control.
Dunes wants to control but Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dunes!
Dunes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sadaval dominating with strikes here.#T6#
Sadaval has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dunes's face.
Dunes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sadaval is landing with some decent strikes but Dunes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sadaval fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dunes is squirming around, avoiding Sadaval's attempts to control the action.
Sadaval punishing his opponent 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!
You get the feeling that Dunes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dunes taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Dunes is rocked!
A big strike lands for Sadaval! That's really hurt Dunes and he's turned his back - Sadaval keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sadaval jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Sadaval!
Horacio Sadaval is the new middleweight champion!
Horacio Sadaval decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024

180 cm
21 yrs
180 lbs

173 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs

Mondiou

Yoshida

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondiou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (2) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshida is not content to let Mondiou control the position.
Mondiou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondiou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida won't allow Mondiou to pass to mount.
Mondiou is working hard here to advance position.
Mondiou is stalling here. Yoshida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mondiou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yoshida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondiou (2) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida laying and praying for a moment but Mondiou takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Mondiou is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mondiou is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Yoshida is pressing down on Mondiou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondiou is holding on for now.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Yoshida is trying to control. Mondiou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondiou trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Mondiou gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondiou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (4) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida is adopting a defensive guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Mondiou from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mondiou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (7) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondiou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mondiou tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him. #SUB#
Mondiou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Mondiou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mondiou tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondiou advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondiou (9) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to hold on but Mondiou pushes him away.
Mondiou looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshida wants to control but Mondiou is having none of it.#SUB#
Mondiou jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yoshida is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yoshida and Mondiou has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T5##SUB#
Mondiou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondiou moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondiou (11) vs (4) Yoshida
Mondiou controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondiou avoids the attempt from Yoshida to control.#T6#
Mondiou wants to take Yoshida's back here but Yoshida is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Mondiou goes for an armbar but Yoshida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yoshida.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (11) vs (6) Yoshida
Mondiou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yoshida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondiou trying to control here. #SUB#
Mondiou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
Mondiou gets back to full guard.
Yoshida pushing down on Mondiou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Mondiou trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but Mondiou defending well.
Mondiou is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Yoshida has latched onto it... Big trouble! Yoshida pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mondiou is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Yoshida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida!

Event: DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Kazimierz shoots in but Lvavatai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Kazimierz.
Lvavatai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lvavatai 's waist but Lvavatai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kazimierz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lvavatai sprawls well initially but Kazimierz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kazimierz is looking to stall here but Lvavatai recovers full guard.
Kazimierz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazimierz is pushing down on Lvavatai 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lvavatai is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazimierz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kazimierz stalling.
Lvavatai is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazimierz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazimierz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lvavatai is looking to escape.
Lvavatai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazimierz in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Kazimierz tries to clinch but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lvavatai , which made it look bad.
Kazimierz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lvavatai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Lvavatai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazimierz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kazimierz shoots for a takedown but Lvavatai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Kazimierz closes the distance and clinches up with Lvavatai , looking for a takedown. Kazimierz pushes Lvavatai against the cage but Lvavatai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai throws a nice head kick!
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Kazimierz avoids it easily.
Lvavatai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazimierz.
Lvavatai cracks Kazimierz with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazimierz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lvavatai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kazimierz is looking to land body kicks.
Kazimierz moves to clinch but Lvavatai breaks away
and Lvavatai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kazimierz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lvavatai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Kazimierz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lvavatai was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazimierz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lvavatai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lvavatai is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz prevents Lvavatai from getting back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Kazimierz stands and steps away. Lvavatai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kazimierz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lvavatai circles away.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lvavatai defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Lvavatai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kazimierz jumps guard but Lvavatai stands there with Kazimierz around his waist. Kazimierz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz is trying to pull guard but Lvavatai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kazimierz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lvavatai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lvavatai throws a big counter head kick but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.
Lvavatai throws a nice head kick!
Kazimierz misses with a right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Kazimierz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lvavatai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Lvavatai stuffs the takedown.
Kazimierz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Lvavatai gets tackled into the cage by Kazimierz. Kazimierz maintains the clinch.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazimierz closes the distance but Lvavatai moves to the side
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Kazimierz with a series of wild strikes but Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazimierz is looking to counter the offense by Lvavatai and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazimierz takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up.
Kazimierz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lvavatai off the cage and back into range.
Kazimierz closes the distance but Lvavatai moves to the side
and Lvavatai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Kazimierz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lvavatai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lvavatai wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazimierz slips under a jab.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Lvavatai .
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lvavatai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Kazimierz's head but Kazimierz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##CL#
Kazimierz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazimierz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazimierz has Lvavatai pressed against the cage, preventing Lvavatai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lvavatai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kazimierz effectively controlling the action here.
Lvavatai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lvavatai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazimierz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai 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#
Kazimierz with a poor takedown
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai jabs Kazimierz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazimierz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lvavatai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazimierz misses with a kick to the body.
Kazimierz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLvavatai .
Kazimierz looks for a takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Kazimierz looking to score a takedown here. Lvavatai is defending well but Kazimierz drives through and ends up in Lvavatai 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz postures up in Lvavatai 's guard and throws a big left but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazimierz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kazimierz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz 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.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Lvavatai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kazimierz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Kazimierz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kazimierz throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range. #CL#
Kazimierz clinches up against the cage.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but Lvavatai won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kazimierz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazimierz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lvavatai counters with a low kick, right behind Kazimierz 's knee.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Lvavatai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Lvavatai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazimierz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lvavatai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai misses with a straight left.
Kazimierz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kazimierz throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazimierz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazimierz. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazimierz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazimierz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Lvavatai lands a leg kick that knocks Kazimierz off balance momentarily.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lvavatai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazimierz moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz darts in trying to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a two punch combo.
Kazimierz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lvavatai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lvavatai throws a fast counter high kick but Kazimierz manages to duck under it in time.
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Kazimierz with a series of wild strikes but Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazimierz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.
Kazimierz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Kazimierz throws a sloppy head kick and Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Kazimierz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lvavatai throws out a counter right but Kazimierz avoids it with no problem.
Kazimierz slips under a jab.
Kazimierz swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up
and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kazimierz works Lvavatai 's body with a nice hook.
Kazimierz wants to clinch
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lvavatai 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A relieved looking Tiaoali Lvavatai 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: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myung circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myung.
Myung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myung.
Myung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Myung's shoulder, as Myung tries to avoid the shot.
Myung shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Myung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Myung moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson misses with a hook.#T2#
Johansson throws the left hand but Myung avoids the punch easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Myung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johansson leaves Myung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Myung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Myung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung slips under a jab from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.#TD2#
Myung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johansson wants to control but Myung postures up.
Myung prevents Johansson from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Myung grinds an elbow into Johansson's temple. #T5#
Johansson struggling a bit here.
Myung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johansson down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is trying to control Myung's posture but Myung avoids it.
Johansson has one of Myung's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Johansson is trying to improve his position.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Myung working the ground and pound from side control.#ES#
Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T6#
Myung scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Myung misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Myung distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johansson's head.#ES#
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.#T7##TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Myung misses with a wild combination. #T8#
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Myung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T9#
Johansson throws a jab when Myung was well out of range.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johansson takes one to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Myung saw that one coming.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Myung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson sizes up Myung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one.
Myung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Myung moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung has his takedown stuffed
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Myung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Myung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Myung is controlling him #ES#
Johansson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Myung is on him like a limpet, forcing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Myung looking for a takedown.
Myung is breathing heavily.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Myung avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Myung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung takes one to the chin there.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Myung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung fails with the takedown
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Myung's defenses.
Myung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myung moves away.#TD2#
Myung dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myung can do to turn this around?
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Myung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T5##TD2#
Johansson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Myung stands up over Johansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Myung is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Myung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Johansson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myung tries for a takedown but Johansson manages to get underhooks.
Myung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it. #BC#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a head shot.
Myung throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Myung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.#T7#
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.#TD2#
Myung scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Myung has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Myung ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Myung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson throws a hook but Myung blocks it.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson punishes Myung's body with a nice straight punch.
Myung walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson cracks Myung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot. #T9#
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Myung shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Myung missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Myung's ribs.
Myung dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Myung's head and hops out.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Myung takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung lands a jab to the head.
Myung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myung off to one side.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Myung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung staying out of range there.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Myung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
Johansson is looking to escape.#ES#
Johansson has one foot on Myung's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Myung's head back. #TD2#
Myung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myung is in Johansson's guard.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Myung controlling him for the moment.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson pulls Myung in close to prevent any damage.
Myung stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.#T3#
Johansson is pulling down on Myung's head. It's preventing any offense from Myung, at least for the moment.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Johansson kicks Myung off and gets to his feet.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Myung is out of range.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Myung 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.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.#T4#
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myung.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myung is defended easily by Johansson.#T5#
Myung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Myung seems unphased.
Myung walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
Nice sprawl there from Johansson as Myung shoots in.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Johansson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Myung counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Myung ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Myung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Myung getting side control.

Johansson kicks off Myung and gets to his feet. #T7#
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Myung scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Myung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myung. #T8#
Myung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Myung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Myung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Myung counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson sneaks out the side door and pushes Myung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T9#
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myung blocks a jab.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Myung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Myung throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hong Myung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Myung eats them both and turns towards Johansson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Sven Johansson, 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.

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