Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A low kick lands for Mile.
Mile moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dren Jr.
Mile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dren Jr misses with the combination.
Dren Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Mile.
Mile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mile lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Dren Jr 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.
Dren Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Mile.
Mile thumps Dren Jr with a low kick.
Emmerson Mile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mile throws a head kick that misses.
Mile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mile is looking to slow Dren Jr down with leg kicks.
Mile lands a slapping body shot.
Dren Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mile.
Dren Jr 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.
Mile keeps the fight on the outside.
Mile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mile tries to work over Dren Jr's front leg with a kick but Dren Jr checks it.
Dren Jr misses with a looping left.
Mile appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mile.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dren Jr checks a leg kick. #T2#
Mile connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Mile, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dren Jr missing with a left hand there. Mile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dren Jr avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mile misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dren Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Mile misses.
Dren Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dren Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Mile throws a sloppy head kick and Dren Jr moves out of range easily.
Mile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
You can see that Dren Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dren Jr looks to land a right hand but Mile moved out of range.
Dren Jr swings for the body but Mile moves out of range.
Mile buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dren Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dren Jr throws a big counter head kick but Mile avoids it with no problem.
Dren Jr 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.
Dren Jr throws a looping overhand right but Mile ducks down to avoid it.
Mile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dren Jr swings for the body but Mile moves out of range.
Mile jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Dren Jr throws a leg kick but Mile moved away.
Mile appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mile misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Dren Jr counters by clinching up.
Dren Jr lands a nice elbow.
Mile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mile tries to land a leg kick but Dren Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Dren Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dren Jr misses with an uppercut. Mile saw that one coming.
Mile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dren Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dren Jr blocks a leg kick.
Mile throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmerson Mile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Dren Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dren Jr throws a leg kick but Mile moved away.
Mile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dren Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dren Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mile with a body shot.
Mile wants to land a leg kick but Dren Jr is out of range.
Dren Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mile.
Mile connects with a leg kick.
Mile is looking to wear down Dren Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mile throws a leg kick which misses Dren Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Dren Jr tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dren Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mile has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mile and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mile feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mile staying out of range there.
Dren Jr takes a swing at Mile's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dren Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mile.
Mile lands a leg kick that knocks Dren Jr off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mile lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dren Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dren Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mile throws a solid leg kick but Dren Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mile.
Mile throws a leg kick
and Dren Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Dren Jr blocks a head kick by Mile.
Mile lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dren Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mile counters with an outside leg kick.
Dren Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Dren Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Mile counters with a good low kick that Dren Jr was not able to check.
Both fighters circling a little - Mile finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dren Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mile keeps the fight on the outside.
Dren Jr throws a shot from downtown. Mile moves away and avoids it.
Dren Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mile. Mile obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Mile.
Mile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mile scores with a head kick.
Mile connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Dren Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mile moves away.
Mile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dren Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mile throws a leg kick but Dren Jr moved away.
A low kick lands for Mile.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mile.
Dren Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Mile moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Dren Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mile throws out a leg kick but Dren Jr moves out of range and Mile only half commits.
Dren Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Mile throws a low kick, looking for Dren Jr's leg but Dren Jr calmly moves out of range.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that Mile semi-blocks.
Dren Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Dren Jr backs away, Mile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mile - that will leave a mark!
Dren Jr 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.
Mile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dren Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Dren Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dren Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Mile steps away.
Mile lands with a slapping head kick.
Mile tries a low kick but Dren Jr avoids it.
Mile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emmerson Mile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Dren Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mile lands a leg kick that knocks Dren Jr off balance momentarily.
Mile wants to land a leg kick but Dren Jr is out of range.
Dren Jr wants to counter the offense by Mile and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Dren Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dren Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mile was well out of range. Poor timing from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr tries to clinch but Mile moves out of range.
Dren Jr misses the shot to the body.
Mile thows a body kick. Dren Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mile moves out of range as Dren Jr strikes.
It appears Mile was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mile throws a head kick but Dren Jr moves out of range.
Mile throws a head kick that misses.
Dren Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mile. #T1#
Dren Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mile moves away.
Mile is looking to land body kicks.
Mile wants to slow Dren Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Mile throws a body shot but no joy.
Mile dodges the punch combination from Dren Jr.
Mile 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.
Mile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dren Jr's sensitive parts.
Dren Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dren Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mile.
Mile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dren Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Dren Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mile can pounce on him.
Mile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dren Jr can do to turn this around?
Dren Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dren Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Emmerson Mile is winning the standup battle so far.
Dren Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zdravko Dren Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mile looks for the body kick but Dren Jr saw that one coming.
Dren Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mile will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Mile tries to land a front kick but Dren Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Dren Jr misses
and Mile counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dren Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dren Jr throws a right and a left that Mile avoids nicely.
Dren Jr checks a leg kick.
Dren Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick by Mile misses
and Dren Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Dren Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mile 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.
Dren Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mile.#T4#
Mile throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Mile is predictable there #CL2#
and Dren Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dren Jr lands an elbow inside that Mile shrugs off.
Dren Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dren Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dren Jrs head.
Mile avoids a wild elbow strike from Dren Jr.
Mile misses with some punches.
Emmerson Mile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Dren Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dren Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dren Jr checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dren Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zdravko Dren Jr.
I think Mile has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmerson Mile!
After the fight, Emmerson Mile was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Farah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Farah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farah.
Tuytuhlz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Tuytuhlz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuytuhlz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuytuhlz.
A quick step to the side and Farah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuytuhlz lands with a shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz throws out a loose jab but Farah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Tuytuhlz clinches with his opponent.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Farah.
Tuytuhlz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farah misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Farah slips under a jab.
Farah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tuytuhlz darts in trying to clinch
and Farah counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuytuhlz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farah manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Tuytuhlz there.#T2#
Farah avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Tuytuhlz gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Farah blocks it.
Farah misses with a body punch.
Farah tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuytuhlz.
Farah tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tuytuhlz clinches up with Farah and pushes him back against the cage.
Farah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farah prevents a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Farah can't find room to land a body shot as Tuytuhlz controls the action. #BC#
Farah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farah lands a jab-cross combination.
Tuytuhlz throws a body punch but Farah moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFarah.#T3##CL2#
Tuytuhlz gets a clinch.
Tuytuhlz prevents a body shot from Farah. #BC#
Farah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuytuhlz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farah.
Tuytuhlz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tuytuhlz.
Farah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farah walks into a left hand.
Farah looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuytuhlz is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tuytuhlz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good exchange - Tuytuhlz coming out on top.
Farah scores with a shot to the body.
Farah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Farah connects with a body shot that sends Tuytuhlz's belly button to the back.
Tuytuhlz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tuytuhlz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
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!
Tuytuhlz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farah was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuytuhlz.
Farah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farah throws a right hand that Tuytuhlz ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuytuhlz also avoids with ease.
Farah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuytuhlz scores with a nice strike.
Tuytuhlz throws a right hand that misses
and Farah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farah misses with a hook to the body
and Tuytuhlz counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tuytuhlz.
Farah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Farah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuytuhlz throws a shot from downtown. Farah moves away and avoids it.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyke Tuytuhlz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Farah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tuytuhlz wants to clinch up but Farah keeps it at a distance.
Farah swings widly with a right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuytuhlz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Tuytuhlz is rocked!
Farah lands an uppercut, right on the button! Tuytuhlz tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdo Farah!
A relieved looking Abdo Farah 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: MILF Playoff R1 Super Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Chvarak fails with a takedown attempt.
Radic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Radic drops Chvarak with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chvarak looks back up at him and smiles so Radic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Chvarak is rocked!
Chvarak 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.
Radic lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Chvarak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radic avoids the body shot from Chvarak.
Chvarak seems to have got his legs back now.
Chvarak slips a straight right by Radic.
Radic drops Chvarak with a naaaaasty hook - Chvarak is in real trouble here! Radic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdenko Radic!
Zdenko Radic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Mangold scores with a body shot.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Orsic's body. Orsic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsic fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsic misses with a wild combination.
Mangold throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Mangold.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Orsic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orsic throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic 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.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold with a nice cross.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Orsic throws a right and a left that Mangold avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold. #T2#
Mangold lands with a nice body punch.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Mangold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Orsic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orsic scores with a body shot.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping left.#T3#
Orsic wants to clinch up but Mangold keeps it at a distance.
Mangold throws a nice looking combination but Orsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic throws a counter combo.
Mangold punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsic's hands.
Mangold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsic works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Mangold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic lands with an overhand left.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mate Orsic.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orsic.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Orsic does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold 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#
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Orsic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mangold has got the better of the exchanges.
Mangold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mangold swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangold.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangold misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Mangold connects with a looping right hand.
Orsic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Mangold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic with the counter takedown but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold lands with an overhand left.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Mangold scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangold circles away quickly and effectively.
Mangold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Orsic throws a series of punches but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Orsic counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Orsic scores with a jab.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic takes one to the chin there.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Orsic coming out on top.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Orsic is looking for the big counter here.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsic misses with a left hand
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Orsic misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orsic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orsic.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Mangold defending well as Orsic loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold 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.#R3#
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Mangold.
Mangold slips under a jab from Orsic.
Orsic misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mangold.
Mangold looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Orsic misses.
Mangold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsic.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.#T1#
Jab, jab by Mangold - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Mangold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Orsic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily
and Mangold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic digs a good body shot into Mangold's ribs.
Orsic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold misses with a hook
and Orsic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mangold jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orsic walks into a jab.
Orsic misses the body punch
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Orsic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Mangold catches Orsic right on the button with a cross.
Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold throws a lazy uppercut
and Orsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold. #T4#
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold moves forwards but Orsic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Mangold is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsic. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic takes one to the side of the head.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
A jab lands there for Mangold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Orsic throws a right hand that misses
and Orsic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsic misses with a series of wild punches.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic throws a combination that misses
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses the jab.
Orsic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orsic.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Orsic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orsic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangolds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease.
Mangold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orsic looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Orsic misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Mangold coming out on top.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsic throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Orsic slips a straight right by Mangold.
Orsic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsic moves forwards but Mangold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangold's hands.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Mangold misses. #T3#
Mangold misses with a body shot.
Mangold fails to land with a series of punches.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Orsic scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Orsic misses.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic slips under a jab.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Orsic with a poor takedown
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mangold lands a glancing blow to the side of Orsic's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Mangold. That snapped Orsic's head back.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Mangold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsic doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold 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.
Mangold lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold walks into a jab.
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Some wild striking there from Orsic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold had his way with Mate Orsic in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Mangold scores with a jab. Orsic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangold throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Orsic misses the jab.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic swinging wildly here.
Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic misses with a left hand
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Orsic slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Orsic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangold misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic stalks Mangold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mangold's face. Mangold staggers backwards, shaken.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nice cross by Orsic.
Mangold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic misses the body punch
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Orsic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsic.
Mangold is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Orsic is nestled in close to Mangold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mangold trying to control from the bottom.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mangold to regain full guard.
Orsic trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Mangold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Orsic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsic throws a big elbow that misses.
Mangold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangold is keeping the position for now.
Orsic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Orsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangold tries to avoid it but Orsic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangold to the ground. Mangold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orsic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mate Orsic.
I think Mangold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL72
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Jang Jai throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Jang Jai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut
and Dren Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dren Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jang Jai.
Dren Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Jang Jai steps away.
Jang Jai lands a really nice looking cross but Dren Jr seems unphased.
Jang Jai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dren Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jang Jai throws a right hand that Dren Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Dren Jr also avoids with ease.
Dren Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Jang Jai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dren Jr on the side of the head.
Jang Jai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dren Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dren Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Jang Jai fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Dren Jr moves away from the strike by Jang Jai.
Dren Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Jang Jai finds it's target.
Jang Jai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dren Jr at a distance.
Jang Jai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dren Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jang Jai! Dren Jr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Wang Jang Jai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Benedetti drops Struja Jr with a beautiful combination! Struja Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Struja Jr is out of range.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Struja Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr connects with a body shot.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti slips a jab from Struja Jr.#T1##TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Struja Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr taking a breather here.
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benedetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr is staying tight to Benedetti's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Struja Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benedetti is avoiding damage well.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Benedetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benedetti to see if he's OK.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Struja Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Struja Jr landing strikes.
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Benedetti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benedetti dodges the ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep.
Struja Jr trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr is putting a hurting on Benedetti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr throws an elbow but Benedetti slips to the side and avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Benedetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Struja Jr works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Struja Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Struja Jr. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Struja Jr checks it well.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Struja Jr under the eye.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Struja Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Struja Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Struja Jr also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A little jabbing left from Struja Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struja Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Benedetti tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Struja Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Benedetti didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Struja Jr with a nice head shot there.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a solid left hand.#T2#
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Struja Jr controls the pace.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struja Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benedetti's guard.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr working over Benedetti with some ground and pound. Benedetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Benedetti's hands, connecting with Benedetti's forehead.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Benedetti wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely.
Struja Jr wants to take a breather but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benedetti's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Benedetti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Struja Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benedetti has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr stands up over Benedetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Struja Jr postures up in Benedetti's guard and throws a big left but Benedetti blocks it.
Struja Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Struja Jr is in close to Benedetti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Struja Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Struja Jr forces his way into half guard.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struja Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Struja Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benedetti was covering up waiting for the punch and Struja Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Struja Jr distracts Benedetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struja Jr 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: MILF 31
Date: Mar 14, 2024

#R1#
Chvarak throws a good cross that connects.
Chvarak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chvarak throws a right and a left that McCannigan avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Chvarak.
Chvarak misses with a hook.
Chvarak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCannigan manages to avoid it.
Chvarak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCannigan.
McCannigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCannigan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCannigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCannigan takes a swing at Chvarak's ribcage but misses.
McCannigan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chvarak on the side of the head.
Chvarak slips a jab from McCannigan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chvarak clobbers McCannigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chvarak lands a nice shot that snaps McCannigan's head back.
McCannigan moves away from the strike by Chvarak.
Chvarak lands a jab to McCannigan's midsection.
McCannigan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chvarak checks the leg kick.
Chvarak misses with a hook
and McCannigan counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
McCannigan lands with a slapping head kick.
Chvarak throws a body shot but no joy.
McCannigan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chvarak moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCannigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kash McCannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chvarak blocks a head kick by McCannigan.
McCannigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chvarak scores with a nice head shot.
Chvarak 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCannigan, as that shot connected.
McCannigan throws out a leg kick but Chvarak moves out of range and McCannigan only half commits.
Chvarak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCannigan manages to avoid it.
Chvarak works McCannigan's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCannigan lands a brutal head kick. Chvarak looks out on his feet and McCannigan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kash McCannigan!
During a confident post fight interview, Kash McCannigan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL68
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Wilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dren Jr tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dren Jr to the ground. Dren Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Dren Jr, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Dren Jr against the cage but Dren Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD2#
Dren Jr lands a big uppercut and Wilson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wilson looks OK. Dren Jr waves Wilson back to his feet!#ROC2# Wilson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Dren Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dren Jr lands a shot to the body.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Dren Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dren Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Dren Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dren Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Dren Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Dren Jr lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Dren Jr clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dren Jr cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Dren Jr lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Dren Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Dren Jr manages to break the clinch.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Dren Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Wilson toppling to the canvas! Wilson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dren Jr finish him?!#CUT2#The Wilson's cut is getting worse.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dren Jr counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Wilson badly! Dren Jr follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Wilson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Dren Jr finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zdravko Dren Jr!
Zdravko Dren Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'.

Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Tenryu pushes Tuytuhlz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz walks into a jab.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Tuytuhlz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Tuytuhlz throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Tuytuhlz manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a series of strikes that have Tenryu backpedaling.
Tenryu takes a swing at Tuytuhlz's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuytuhlz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tenryu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Tuytuhlz scores with a punch to the head.
Tuytuhlz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Tuytuhlz does no damage. #T1#
Tuytuhlz throws out a loose jab but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Tenryu clinches up with Tuytuhlz and pushes him back against the cage.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow.
Tenryu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tenryu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tenryu is leaning against Tuytuhlz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tenryu controlling the action here for a moment.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz throws a head punch that misses.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Tuytuhlz lands with a right to the head.
Tuytuhlz has had enough of the clinch but Tenryu keeps him there for the moment.
Tuytuhlz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuytuhlz throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz is trying to break the clinch but Tenryu has him pressed against the cage.
Tenryu stalls.
Tuytuhlz lands a body shot.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Tuytuhlz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuytuhlz lands with a light punch inside.
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tenryu moves in looking to clinch but Tuytuhlz pushes him off.
Tuytuhlz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tuytuhlz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuytuhlz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Tuytuhlz moves away and avoids it.
Tuytuhlz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tenryu jabs Tuytuhlz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tenryu is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tuytuhlz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuytuhlz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tuytuhlz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuytuhlz! But no joy.
Tenryu misses with a body punch
letting Tuytuhlz counter with a right hand.
Tuytuhlz scores with a hook.
Tenryu misses with a body shot
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuytuhlz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tenryu tries to clinch up.#T4#
Tenryu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tuytuhlz to score with a decent uppercut.
Tuytuhlz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tenryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Tuytuhlz manages to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tuytuhlz throws a right hand that Tenryu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenryu also avoids with ease.
Tuytuhlz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuytuhlz moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Tuytuhlz moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Tenryu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuytuhlz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuytuhlz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow.
Tenryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Tuytuhlz moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuytuhlz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tenryu's brow.
Tuytuhlz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenryu working aggressively here.
A short right from Tuytuhlz on the inside.
Tenryu lands a right hand.
Tenryu digs a right hand into Tuytuhlz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuytuhlz's gas tank.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Tuytuhlz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu dodges an elbow strike from Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu works on Tuytuhlz's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards.
Tuytuhlz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action. #T1#
Tenryu blocks the elbow strike.
Tuytuhlz digs a right hand underneath Tenryu's ribcage. Tenryu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenryu lands with a light punch inside.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tenryu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tuytuhlz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Tuytuhlz.
Tenryu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenryu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuytuhlz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Gen Tenryu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
Tuytuhlz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tenryus head.
Tenryu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Tenryu shrugs off.
Tuytuhlz blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Tuytuhlz misses with the head strike.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gen Tenryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenryu cracks a nice hook into Tuytuhlz's ribs.
Tuytuhlz 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.#CL#
Tenryu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow strike.
Tuytuhlz wants to get back to striking at distance but Tenryu won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenryu.
A nice left hand lands by Tenryu.
Good body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz blocking some punches.
Tenryu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards.
Tenryu avoids the elbow strike from Tuytuhlz, against the cage.
Tuytuhlz lands a shot to the body.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuytuhlz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu wants to clinch
and Tuytuhlz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tuytuhlz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Tuytuhlz lands an overhand right.
Tuytuhlz cracks Tenryu with a good jab.
Tenryu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tuytuhlz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tenryu lands a jab to Tuytuhlz's midsection.
Tuytuhlz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
Tenryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tuytuhlz closes the distance but Tenryu moves to the side
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuytuhlz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild combination.
Tenryu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyke Tuytuhlz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A combination from Tuytuhlz does no damage.
Tuytuhlz slips a straight right by Tenryu.
A nice side step and Tuytuhlz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuytuhlz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuytuhlz avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu closes the distance but Tuytuhlz moves to the side
and Tuytuhlz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu tries to clinch but Tuytuhlz is having none of it.
Tuytuhlz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tenryu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tuytuhlz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a series of punches but Tuytuhlz avoids them all with ease.
Tuytuhlz throws out a counter right but Tenryu avoids it with no problem.
Tuytuhlz takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Tuytuhlz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenryu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tuytuhlz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenryu finish him?
Tuytuhlz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Tenryu drives through and clinches with Tuytuhlz against the cage.
Tenryu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tuytuhlz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tuytuhlz drops to his knees and Tenryu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu retains his middleweight title!
Gen Tenryu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 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.
Chvarak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Way looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Chvarak and The Way goes tumbling to the canvas! Chvarak follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#The Way is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Do You Know The Way has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Chvarak stands up out of the half guard.
The Way is still on wobbly legs! Can Chvarak finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chvarak is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches The Way flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Way is out cold! Chvarak holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grga Chvarak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 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.
Chvarak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Way looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The Way blocks a jab.
The Way feints the counter takedown.
Chvarak 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.
Chvarak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Do You Know The Way has been cut.#KD#
Chvarak bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops The Way! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#The Way is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Chvarak gets to his feet - The Way follows without any prompting.
The Way is still on wobbly legs! Can Chvarak finish him?
Chvarak digs a good body shot into The Way's ribs.
The Way seems to have recovered his senses.
Chvarak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Chvarak throws a pinpoint strike between The Way's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends The Way crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Chvarak scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grga Chvarak!

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bainbridge trying to control here.
Struja Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bainbridge defending well though.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bainbridge tries to get to full guard but Struja Jr has control of the leg.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bainbridge is trying to control but can't.
Struja Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bainbridge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Struja Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bainbridge trying to control from the bottom.
Struja Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Bainbridge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Struja Jr is working Bainbridge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bainbridge has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Struja Jr with a nice head shot there.
Bainbridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bainbridge wants to get back to his feet but Struja Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bainbridge is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bainbridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Struja Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bainbridge throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Struja Jr's body to avoid the submission. Struja Jr has instead reached around Bainbridge's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Struja Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 377 - Biden Vs Garrincha
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Kim tries to clinch up but Orsic circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orsic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Kim is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Orsic misses the body punch #CL2#
and Kim counters by moving into the clinch.
Orsic tries to score a body lock takedown but Kim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kim misses with some punches.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
Kim working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Orsic trying to control the position but instead, Kim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orsic into the cage.
Orsic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Kim tries a body shot but Orsic blocks it.
Orsic wants a takedown but no success here.
Kim lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Orsic takes a shot to the head.
Orsic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Orsic can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Orsic decides to pull guard.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Orsic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kim 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. #T2#
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Kim stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Orsic throws up his legs and catches Kim in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kim tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Orsic! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mate Orsic!
After winning the bout, Mate Orsic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL59
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Dren Jr cracks Munoz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Munoz has been cut.
Dren Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Munoz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dren Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Dren Jr.
Dren Jr has momentary wrist control but Munoz slips an elbow through the middle.
Munoz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dren Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dren Jr keeping full guard, as Munoz tries to pass.
Munoz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Dren Jr keeps moving.
Munoz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dren Jr's head.#T1#
Dren Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dren Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munoz is one step ahead there.
Munoz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Munoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dren Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dren Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Dren Jr, not yet.
Munoz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dren Jr keeping full guard, as Munoz tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Dren Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Munoz has his hands on Dren Jr's head, controlling the position.
Dren Jr is looking to stand up but Munoz won't let him.
Munoz 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.
Dren Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dren Jr wants to stand but Munoz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Munoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dren Jr wants to stand but Munoz is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munoz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dren Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Dren Jr counters with a body kick.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Dren Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dren Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Munoz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munoz misses with a takedown
and Dren Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Dren Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Dren Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Munoz throws a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Dren Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Munoz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dren Jr, which made it look bad. #TD#
Munoz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dren Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Dren Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dren Jr. Munoz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munoz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Munoz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dren Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Dren Jr's guard now, I'm sure.

Dren Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Munoz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Munoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dren Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munoz has Dren Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dren Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Dren Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Munoz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dren Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munoz.
Dren Jr tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munoz shoots in but Dren Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Munoz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dren Jr.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Dren Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dren Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dren Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz misses with a takedown
and Dren Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Johnny Munoz's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt - Dren Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Munoz dives in and grabs Dren Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dren Jr pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Munoz misses with a hook to the body
and Dren Jr counters with a huge left! Munoz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dren Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Munoz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dren Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Dren Jr!
A relieved looking Zdravko Dren Jr 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: OFK 374 - Orsic Vs Clark
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark throws a front kick aimed at Orsic's knee but Orsic avoids it well.
It looked like Orsic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orsic!
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Clark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Orsic in a clinch.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Orsic controls the action.
Clark throws an elbow but it misses.
Orsic throws a head punch that misses.
Orsic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clark lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orsic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Clark looks for a takedown but Orsic sprawls well.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark wants to counter the offense by Orsic and move into the clinch position.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsic.
Clark with the inside leg kick.
Clark throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease.
Orsic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Orsic.
Orsic punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Clark.
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!
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Orsic gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage.
Orsic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mate Orsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Clark.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Orsic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Orsic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Clark takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orsic avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Orsic as he checks the leg kick.
Clark throws a series of punches but Orsic moves out of range.
Clark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orsic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Orsic.
Orsic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orsic avoids the body shot from Clark. #TD#
Orsic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsic connects with a decent elbow.
Orsic scoring with punches and elbows.
Clark is trying to buck Orsic off.#T3#
Orsic is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic 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.#SUB#
Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orsic is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsic lands a nice forearm strike.
Clark taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Clark takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Orsic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Clark taking a bit of punishment here - Orsic scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Orsic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orsic working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Clark is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clark is still in real trouble! Can Orsic finish him?
Clark tries to escape but Orsic is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Orsic tries for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
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!
Orsic grinds an elbow into Clark's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic 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#
Orsic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Clark misses.
Orsic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orsic lands an overhand right.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Orsic counters with a left right combination that sends Clark crashing to the mat - Orsic wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Clark out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mate Orsic!
Mate Orsic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Tuytuhlz misses with a double jab
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuytuhlz circles away.
Tuytuhlz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Tuytuhlz and move into the clinch position.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild combination.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tampukpuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz scores with a nice right hand.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Tuytuhlz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
Tuytuhlz lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk feints the counter takedown.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuytuhlz takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Tuytuhlz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to Tampukpuk's midsection.
Tuytuhlz throws a nice looking combination but Tampukpuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tampukpuk with the counter takedown but Tuytuhlz avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuytuhlz as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Tuytuhlz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tampukpuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tampukpuk somewhat.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Tuytuhlz scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk moves out of range as Tuytuhlz strikes.#T3#
Tuytuhlz lands a jab to the nose.
Tuytuhlz throws a right hand that Tampukpuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Tampukpuk also avoids with ease.
A big left from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a double leg but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tampukpuk shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. He's pushed Tampukpuk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries to counter with a clinch but Tuytuhlz shakes him off and moves away.
Tuytuhlz misses with a wild body shot.
Tuytuhlz lands with a nice combination. Tampukpuk backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Tampukpuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tuytuhlz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tuytuhlz instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tuytuhlz manages to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tuytuhlz lands with an overhand left.
Tuytuhlz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but Tuytuhlz shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tampukpuk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Tuytuhlz moves into range and clinches up with Tampukpuk.
Tuytuhlz gets through Tampukpuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz misses with an elbow over the top.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Tuytuhlz keeps him there for the moment.
Tuytuhlz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
A right hand to the body from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuytuhlz has Tampukpuk pressed against the cage, preventing Tampukpuk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow just above Tampukpuk 's eye.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Tampukpuk.
Tuytuhlz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuytuhlz trying to control the position but instead, Tampukpuk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tuytuhlz into the cage.
Tuytuhlz keeps control of Tampukpuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Tuytuhlz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Tampukpuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tuytuhlz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tampukpuk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz misses with some punches.
Tuytuhlz pushes Tampukpuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but misses.
Tampukpuk blocks a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz is struggling to control the position.
Tampukpuk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuytuhlz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tuytuhlz lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
A short right from Tuytuhlz on the inside.
Tuytuhlz stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuytuhlz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tampukpuk's brow. #T2#
Tampukpuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuytuhlz is defending well.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Tampukpuk pulls guard effortlessly.
Tuytuhlz throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuytuhlz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampukpuk can do to turn this around?
Tuytuhlz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuytuhlz is aware though and is defending well.
Tampukpuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tuytuhlz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuytuhlz has control of Tampukpuk's left arm, preventing Tampukpuk from doing any damage.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tuytuhlz keeps moving.
Tuytuhlz 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.#T3#
Tampukpuk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tampukpuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuytuhlz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuytuhlz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tuytuhlz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuytuhlz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tampukpuk 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.
Tuytuhlz postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tuytuhlz postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tuytuhlz content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuytuhlz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuytuhlz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuytuhlz throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tuytuhlz swinging wildly here.
Tuytuhlz cracks Tampukpuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuytuhlz misses the target.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuytuhlz sizes up Tampukpuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tuytuhlz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuytuhlz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.#TD2#
Tampukpuk drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz keeping moving, preventing Tampukpuk from controlling successfully. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuytuhlz working a defensive guard but Tampukpuk passes into half guard.
Tuytuhlz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuytuhlz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuytuhlz pulls Tampukpuk in close to prevent any damage.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tuytuhlz keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuytuhlz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tampukpuk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuytuhlz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tampukpuk tries to pass to full mount but Tuytuhlz defends it. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Tuytuhlz defends the submission attempt.
Tuytuhlz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tampukpuk is looking to advance position but Tuytuhlz won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working for a kimura but Tuytuhlz is defending it quite comfortably.
Tuytuhlz tries to get to full guard but Tampukpuk has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuytuhlz tries to sprawl out of it but Tampukpuk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuytuhlz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampukpuk takes one to the chin there.
Tuytuhlz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampukpuk. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuytuhlz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuytuhlz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Tampukpuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuytuhlz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyke Tuytuhlz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tuytuhlz, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyke Tuytuhlz!
Lyke Tuytuhlz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UIW 6: Road to Champions
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Chvarak throws a big shot that misses.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chvarak scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Chvarak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chvarak slips a jab from Drake.
Chvarak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chvarak thinking.
Chvarak misses with a double jab.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chvarak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Drake'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.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chvarak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chvarak misses with a straight right. #T1#
Chvarak lands with a nice body punch.
Chvarak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Drake gets caught napping as Chvarak dives in and scores a takedown. Drake manages to retain guard.
Chvarak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chvarak passes into half guard.
Chvarak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chvarak lands a big elbow.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chvarak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chvarak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drake is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Chvarak.
Chvarak controlling the pace for now.
Chvarak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drake for as long as he can get away with.
Chvarak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chvarak controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chvarak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chvarak working Drake over with strikes here.
Chvarak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chvarak 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.
Chvarak breaks from Drake's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chvarak controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Chvarak.
Chvarak with the ground and pound from mount.
Chvarak looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!#T4#
Chvarak dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chvarak controlling from mount.
Drake takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chvarak content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Drake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chvarak punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Chvarak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Drake is in a horrible position here. Chvarak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chvarak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chvarak controlling his opponent.
Chvarak continues to stall.
Chvarak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grga Chvarak dominated that round.
That's time! Chvarak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good shot there by Chvarak.
Chvarak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chvarak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chvarak stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chvarak looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Chvarak misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chvarak clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chvarak misses with a body shot.
As Chvarak backs off Drake throws a huge counter combo but Chvarak manages to avoid it all.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Chvarak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chvarak. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##TD#
Drake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Drake is looking to stand back up but Chvarak counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Drake.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chvarak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.
Chvarak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chvarak working Drake over with strikes.
Chvarak controlling the action here.#T2#
Drake wants to control but Chvarak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grga Chvarak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chvarak stalling.
Chvarak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chvarak unloading with bombs!
Chvarak controlling the pace for now.
Chvarak lands a big shot there that rocks Drake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chvarak looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!
Chvarak working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Chvarak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chvarak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chvarak working Drake over with strikes here.
Chvarak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chvarak lands a heavy elbow.
Chvarak lands a couple of good shots and Drake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Chvarak connects with a big shot to the side of Drake's head.
Drake is still in real trouble! Can Chvarak finish him?#SUB#
Chvarak has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Drake is defending well but eventually Chvarak manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Drake has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grga Chvarak!

Event: HRL53
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dren Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Dren Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dren Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Wilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dren Jr!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dren Jr wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat.
Dren Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilson cracks Dren Jr with a big elbow.
Wilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dren Jr is avoiding damage well.
Dren Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Wilson scoring with strikes.
Wilson scores with punches from side control.
Dren Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Wilson scoring with strikes.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Dren Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson cracks Dren Jr with a big elbow.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dren Jr to see if he's OK.
Dren Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wilson lands an elbow.
Wilson lands some shots froms side control.
Wilson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dren Jr struggling a bit here.
Dren Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat. #T2#
Dren Jr is looking for a sweep.
Wilson scores with punches from side control.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dren Jr down.
Dren Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dren Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wilson lands a nice forearm strike.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat.
Wilson working the head with strikes.
Wilson crunches a massive hammerfist down on Dren Jr - he's out! Wilson Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Wilson!
Our winner, The Wilson, 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: UIW 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Rothstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chvarak counters with a nice uppercut.
Rothstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chvarak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rothstein instigates a clinch.
Rothstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to pull guard but Chvarak holds him up against the cage and eventually Rothstein drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chvarak stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothstein. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein tries to clinch up
and Chvarak counters with a nice body shot.
Rothstein is looking to clinch.
Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chvarak swivels and escapes.#T1##TD#
Rothstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chvarak did well to prevent Rothstein getting side control.
Rothstein is thwarting Chvarak's attempts to control the position.
Rothstein is looking to advance position but Chvarak won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein is working hard here to advance position.
Rothstein is looking to take a break and control but Chvarak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothstein trying to mount his opponent but Chvarak defends it. #SUB#
Rothstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Chvarak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chvarak is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Chvarak is defending against the submission attempts here by Rothstein. #SUB#
Rothstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chvarak wants to improve his position but Rothstein is controlling well. #SUB2#
Chvarak actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rothstein seems to be working for a kimura but Chvarak defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Rothstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rothstein tries to pass to full mount but Chvarak defends it.
Chvarak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rothstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Chvarak wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Chvarak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chvarak wants to control but Rothstein is keeping busy.
Rothstein moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Rothstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chvarak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Rothstein tries to move to mount but Chvarak blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Rothstein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chvarak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rothstein but great work by Chvarak.
Rothstein gets back to half guard.
Chvarak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rothstein's head.
Rothstein is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rothstein actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Chvarak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Chvarak counters with a two punch combo.
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 Sam Rothstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Rothstein clinches up against the cage.
Rothstein is trying to pull guard but Chvarak has him pressed against the cage.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rothstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Rothstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chvarak smiles and moves away.
Rothstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein looks to clinch
and Chvarak counters with a right hand to the body.
Rothstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt - Chvarak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Chvarak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chvarak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chvarak circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chvarak counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rothstein misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chvarak to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Chvarak's guard.
Rothstein stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Rothstein looking to pass the guard.
Rothstein is looking to pass into half guard but Chvarak pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chvarak is in guard.#REVB#
Chvarak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rothstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chvarak is aware though and is defending well.
Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Chvarak from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rothstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chvarak defends well.#SUB#
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Chvarak defends easily. #SUB#
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Chvarak defends easily. #T2#
Chvarak is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Chvarak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Chvarak is posturing up here but Rothstein has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chvarak tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chvarak has to tap! Slick submission there by Rothstein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Rothstein!

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orsic's sensitive parts.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orsic. That did some damage!
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Jab from Hakekia.
Orsic misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Orsic counters with a stiff right hand.
Orsic scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick
and Orsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
As Hakekia backs off Orsic throws a huge counter combo but Hakekia manages to avoid it all.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Orsic moved away.
Orsic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Orsic moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Orsic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orsic.
Orsic staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Orsic clinches.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hakekia.
Hakekia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orsic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orsic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Orsic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hakekia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Orsic moves into the clinch successfully.
Orsic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hakekia or not.
Orsic lands with a short shot to the head.
Orsic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakekias head. #BC2#
Orsic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orsic is out of range and Hakekia settles back down. #TD2#
Orsic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orsic lands in his opponent's guard.
Orsic working some strikes from top position.
Hakekia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orsic throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Orsic throws a big right hand that misses.
Hakekia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hakekia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hakekia keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Orsic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsic looking to sit in guard and control but Hakekia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Orsic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakekia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hakekia is sitting in close to Orsic's body. Orsic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hakekia is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hakekia is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orsic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mate Orsic!
A very excited looking Mate Orsic 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.
Alika Hakekia was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Tuytuhlz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stonk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tuytuhlz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tuytuhlz connects with a right hand. Stonk shakes it off.
Tuytuhlz throws a shot to the body.
Stonk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuytuhlz.
Stonk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stonk misses with a straight left.
Stonk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuytuhlz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tuytuhlz cracks Stonk with an open hand slap.#CL#
Tuytuhlz instigates a clinch.
Tuytuhlz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 right handed body shot lands from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuytuhlz works on Stonk's body with a couple of short punches.
Tuytuhlz lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Tuytuhlz. #T1#
Stonk takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Stinky Stonk has been cut.
Stonk throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuytuhlz.
Stonk misses with the head strike.
Stonk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonk tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Stonk misses with a punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stonk looks winded!
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Tuytuhlz.
A left hand lands to the body for Tuytuhlz.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stonk has a couple of punches blocked by Tuytuhlz.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuytuhlz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stonk.
Nice body punch from Tuytuhlz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuytuhlz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stonk up against the cage.#T2#
Tuytuhlz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tuytuhlz lands an uppercut.
Stonk tries to work over Tuytuhlz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
Tuytuhlz lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Tuytuhlz.
A bit of stalling here from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Stonk shrugs off.
Tuytuhlz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tuytuhlz lands a hook that snaps the head of Stonk backwards.
Tuytuhlz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tuytuhlz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stonk backwards. #ROC#Stonk is rocked!
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Stonk shrugs off.
Stonk is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuytuhlz finish him?
Tuytuhlz pushes Stonk against the cage. Tuytuhlz is working some dirty boxing. Tuytuhlz pushes off with a quick right hook! Stonk goes down! Stonk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tuytuhlz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
A victorious Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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