Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 252- Mad Onion Vs Chambers
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##TD#
Zinsou gets a takedown into half guard.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jameison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zinsou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zinsou lands strikes from half guard.
Zinsou winds up and cracks Jameison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zinsou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zinsou landing strikes from the mount and Jameison is in trouble! #T1#
Jameison takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Jameison is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Zinsou unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jameison wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zinsou celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
In his post fight interview, Yayi Zinsou started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 246-Mad Onion Vs Fredricks
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Zinsou wants to clinch but Miettinen slips to the side#TD2#
and Miettinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zinsou won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miettinen is staying tight to Zinsou's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miettinen advances to full mount.
Zinsou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miettinen on the ground.
Miettinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zinsou can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miettinen trying to control but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zinsou tries to hold on but Miettinen postures up.
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miettinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zinsou wants to control but Miettinen is having none of it.
Zinsou is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zinsou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zinsou in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zinsou is looking to get to half guard.
Miettinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zinsou is squirming around, avoiding Miettinen's attempts to control the action.
Zinsou is looking to get to half guard.
Zinsou tries to hold on but Miettinen pushes him away. #T2#
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miettinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zinsou is trying desperately to improve position.
Zinsou is trying to stand.
Miettinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zinsou is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Miettinen has hold of Zinsou's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zinsou manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zinsou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zinsou is trying to stand up.
Miettinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miettinen prevents Zinsou from getting the reversal.
Miettinen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Zinsou slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miettinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miettinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miettinen throwing shots but Zinsou is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Miettinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Zinsou scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miettinen manages to mount him!
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miettinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zinsou can't escape the position.
Miettinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Miettinen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Miettinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zinsou is squirming around, avoiding Miettinen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Miettinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Zinsou frees his head quite easily.
Miettinen blocks Zinsou's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zinsou tries to reverse the position but Miettinen maintains control.
Zinsou tries to lock up and control but Miettinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zinsou is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen controlling from the full mount.
Miettinen is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen 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#
Zinsou shoots in but Miettinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miettinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zinsou misses with a body shot.
Zinsou jabs at Miettinen's body.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Miettinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miettinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miettinen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miettinen throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Miettinen closes the distance and pushes Zinsou back into the cage.#TD2#
Miettinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zinsou uses from the top position.
Miettinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Miettinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miettinen postures up. #T1#
Miettinen trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Miettinen preventing the sweep.
Miettinen throwing strikes but missing.
Miettinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miettinen won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Miettinen wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miettinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Miettinen controlling him for the moment.
Miettinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miettinen 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.
Miettinen postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
Miettinen prevents Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou 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.
Meltdown Miettinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miettinen slips nicely into half guard.
Miettinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinsou's head.
Zinsou misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miettinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miettinen trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Miettinen decides to return to a standing position.
Zinsou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Zinsou attempts a counter takedown but Miettinen avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Zinsou lands a jab.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Miettinen tries to sprawl but Zinsou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miettinen is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Miettinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miettinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Miettinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miettinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Miettinen wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
Zinsou with the ground and pound but Miettinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Miettinen blocks nicely. #T4#
Miettinen working a defensive guard here.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Miettinen is keeping the position.
Zinsou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miettinen tries to escape but Zinsou is in control.
Miettinen struggling a bit here.
Miettinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zinsou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miettinen wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zinsou enables Miettinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zinsou manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miettinen postures up and lands a big shot to Zinsou's brow.
Miettinen wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
Miettinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Miettinen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miettinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miettinen shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Miettinen 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.
Miettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miettinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Miettinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Miettinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miettinen wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Miettinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zinsou flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Miettinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Miettinen has control of the leg. #T2#
Zinsou is looking to control Miettinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zinsou avoid being mounted?
Miettinen moves nicely into side control.
Miettinen is looking to take a break and control but Zinsou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miettinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miettinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou tries to improve position but can't.
Miettinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zinsou is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SU2#
Miettinen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zinsou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miettinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinsou.#TD2#
Miettinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Miettinen is dominant here and he's now got Zinsou's back!
Zinsou is really stuck here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Miettinen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Meltdown Miettinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miettinen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zinsou's body.
Zinsou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Miettinen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Miettinen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zinsou is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Zinsou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Let's hope that Miettinen 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miettinen.
Zinsou is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Zinsou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yayi Zinsou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miettinen is trying to stick to Zinsou's back but Zinsou is turning into Miettinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miettinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zinsou.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meltdown Miettinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miettinen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meltdown Miettinen!
After winning the bout, Meltdown Miettinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 239 - Walker Vs Barnes
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Zinsou slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Williams.
Zinsou blocks a jab.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zinsou.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou avoids the head kick by Williams. #T1#
Zinsou avoids the head kick by Williams. #KD#
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Zinsou crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Zinsou back to his feet!#ROC#Zinsou is rocked!
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Williams!
Billy Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 234 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Ironfeld scores with a jab to the body.
Ironfeld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zinsou at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ironfeld has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot to the body.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ironfeld as he jumps to the side.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Zinsou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou misses with a wild body shot.
Ironfeld connects with a body shot.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ironfeld as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zinsou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zinsou avoids the body shot from Ironfeld. #T1#
Ironfeld displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinsou.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zinsou digs a good body shot into Ironfeld's ribs.
Zinsou slips a jab and a cross from Ironfeld.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ironfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zinsou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
A big right from Ironfeld misses.
Ironfeld missing with a left hand there. Zinsou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironfeld missing with a left hand there. Zinsou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironfeld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinsou.
Zinsou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theros Ironfeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou misses the shot to the body.
Zinsou misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zinsou with a body shot.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ironfeld is looking for a triangle but Zinsou pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironfeld has wrist control.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou throws a strike but Ironfeld rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ironfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Zinsou has wrist control.
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ironfeld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Zinsou's head to control him but Zinsou postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Ironfeld actively working from the bottom here.
Zinsou is controlling the pace.
Ironfeld wants to improve his position but Zinsou is controlling well.
Zinsou is nestled in close to Ironfeld, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zinsou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Ironfeld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zinsou not doing much here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou wants to control but Ironfeld is keeping him busy.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ironfeld is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou drops an elbow to the side of Ironfeld's head.
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ironfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ironfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zinsou shoots in but no luck this time.
Ironfeld swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Ironfeld appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ironfeld stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Ironfeld is having none of it.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinsou.
Zinsou lands a right hook to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Ironfeld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zinsou with a poor takedown
and Ironfeld counters with a left and a right that stings Zinsou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ironfeld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ironfeld wants it to stay on the feet.
Ironfeld dips to his left and cracks Zinsou with an uppercut!
Ironfeld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ironfeld throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ironfeld moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theros Ironfeld!

Event: OFK 228 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zinsou did well to prevent Lama getting side control.
Lama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zinsou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zinsou can't escape the position.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.
Lama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zinsou is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Zinsou is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lama with good strikes from the mount here!
Zinsou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zinsou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lama is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lama in particular looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lama working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zinsou.#T1#
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is pulling down on Lama's head. It's preventing any offense from Lama, at least for the moment.
Lama wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
Zinsou 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.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Lama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Lama postures up.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lama is one step ahead there.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lama postures up and lands a big shot to Zinsou's brow.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zinsou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Lama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.#ES2#
Lama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinsou.
Zinsou feinted with a counter takedown.
Lama misses with a low kick.
Lama misses with a wild body shot.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Lama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zinsou's guard.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lama is working Zinsou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Lama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to stand up but Lama is controlling him.
Lama pushing down on Zinsou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zinsou is just riding it out for now. Lama eventually gives up the hold.
Lama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Lama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinsou's head.
Zinsou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zinsou.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zinsou 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.
Lama tries to free his leg and advance position but Zinsou is retaining full guard.
Lama wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama lands a couple of elbows.
Lama stands and throws Zinsou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lama prevents Zinsou from escaping the position.
Lama working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Lama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zinsou gets back to full guard.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Lama passes into half guard.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working. #SUB2#
Lama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zinsou defends it well.
Zinsou tries to roll over but Lama keeps him under control.
Zinsou trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Lama drops an elbow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Lama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zinsou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balal Lama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zinsou is looking to escape.
Lama prevents Zinsou from getting the reversal.
Zinsou wants to control but Lama is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lama tries to control but Zinsou wriggling away.
Lama landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Lama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zinsou is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lama tries to control but Zinsou wriggling away.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
Lama trying to control but Zinsou is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Zinsou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lama.
Lama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lama looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lama content just to control the position here.
Lama tries to control but Zinsou wriggling away. #T3#
Zinsou is looking to get to half guard.
Lama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zinsou is looking to escape.
Lama with a couple of short strikes.
Zinsou wants to control but Lama is having none of it.
Lama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zinsou looks a forlorn figure.
Zinsou prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Lama looking to control but Zinsou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zinsou regains half guard.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Zinsou is working away. #T4#
Zinsou taking some punishment here, with Lama in his half guard.
Lama wants to take a breather but Zinsou is having none of it.
Lama lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinsou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Lama postures up.
Lama preventing the sweep.
Zinsou tries to strike from the bottom.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lama chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Zinsou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lama takes a swing at Zinsou's ribcage but misses.
Lama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lama goes for a double leg but Zinsou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zinsou continues to drive forward.
Zinsou dives in for a single leg takedown but Lama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Zinsou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zinsou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama is working Zinsou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lama trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lama with a nice head shot there.
Lama passes Zinsou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zinsou keeping hold of Lama's head, controlling as best he can.
Lama is looking to advance position but Zinsou won't allow it.
Lama prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
Lama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lama is thwarting Zinsou's attempts to control the position.
Lama prevents Zinsou from improving his position.#T2#
Zinsou tries to kick Lama off but Lama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Lama seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zinsou is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Balal Lama!
After the big win, Balal Lama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 221 - Jahouli Vs Irwin
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Radar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Radar is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar is pressing down on Zinsou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Radar wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radar wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. #T1#
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Radar keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Radar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Radar connects with a nice short shot to Zinsou's temple.
Radar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zinsou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Radar scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou is trying to maintain the position but Radar is very close to passing his half guard.
Radar 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.
Radar blocks the strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou is staying active underneath Radar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Radar.
Radar throwing shots but Zinsou is blocking nicely.
Radar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Radar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zinsou defending well though.
Radar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zinsou defending well though.
Zinsou trying to control but Radar postures up.
Radar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Radar is keen to just control but Zinsou is a slippery customer.
Radar is nestled in close to Zinsou, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zinsou pushes Radar off looking to stand but Radar dives back in and keeps control.
Zinsou taking some punishment here, with Radar in his half guard.
Radar trying to control from half guard but Zinsou is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou trying to control but Radar postures up.
Zinsou tries to roll over but Radar keeps him under control.
Zinsou trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Zinsou manages to get to full guard.
Radar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radar throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Radar controlling him for the moment.
Radar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou pulls Radar in close to prevent any damage.
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Radar's guard. #REVB#
Zinsou trying to control but Radar is working from the bottom.
Radar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Radar controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Radar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.
Radar working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Radar from controlling successfully.
Radar preventing the sweep.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Radar is having none of it.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is pulling down on Radar's head. It's preventing any offense from Radar, at least for the moment.
Radar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Radar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radar throwing strikes from guard but Zinsou blocks nicely.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Zinsou is rocked!
Radar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zinsou's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Radar!
Max Radar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 215 - Line Vs Barnes
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Williams lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Zinsou shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zinsou.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Zinsou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williams tries to escape but Zinsou is in control.
Williams is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zinsou scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams pushes Zinsou away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zinsou gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zinsou tries to score with some ground and pound. Williams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zinsou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Williams seems a little lost for a moment, as Zinsou dominates the positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zinsou prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Zinsou lands some shots froms side control.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Zinsou drags him back down.
Williams is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou is trying to ground and pound but Williams uses the momentary lack of control by Zinsou to regain half guard.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zinsou prevents Williams from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinsou slows the pace down in half guard.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams pushes Zinsou off looking to stand but Zinsou dives back in and keeps control.
Zinsou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Zinsou not doing much here. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams is trying to stand.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Zinsou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head. #T4#
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zinsou.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou stops Williams from standing up.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zinsou prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Zinsou slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Zinsou off balance momentarily.
Zinsou misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams tests Zinsou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Zinsou shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zinsou dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Zinsou's head and hops out.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Zinsou digs a good hook to Williams's body.
A jab from Williams misses.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Williams misses.
Zinsou darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Zinsou into the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Zinsou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Zinsou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Zinsou moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Williams.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Zinsou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zinsou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES2#
Williams kicks Zinsou off and gets to his feet.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Williams gets caught napping as Zinsou dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Zinsou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zinsou has time to react.#CL#
Zinsou takes the fight into the clinch.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams wants to break free but Zinsou has control.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it. #BC2#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. #TD#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Williams kicks off Zinsou and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Williams lands an overhand right.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Zinsou as he connects with a hook.
Zinsou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zinsou closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Billy Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zinsou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinsou moves away.
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Williams.#T2#
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Zinsou with an uppercut!#CUT2#Yayi Zinsou's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams goes for a small jab and connects. Now Williams goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Zinsou stumbles back but Williams runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Zinsou to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Zinsou will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Williams!
After the big win, Billy Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in close to his closed guard and prevents Zinsou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele 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.#T1#
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in to control the position.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Nekele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nekele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
Nekele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nekele wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.#T3#
Zinsou wants to stand but Nekele is controlling the position.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Nekele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Nekele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nekele won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Nekele stands up out of Zinsou's guard for a moment - Zinsou manages to land a nice upkick.
Nekele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinsou is keeping the position for now.
Nekele preventing the sweep.
Zinsou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou trying to keep a closed guard but Nekele is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is looking to stand up but Nekele isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Zinsou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nekele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zinsou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nekele but Nekele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Nekele.#TD#
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches up with Nekele, looking for a takedown. Zinsou pushes Nekele against the cage but Nekele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Nekele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Zinsou avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Nekele shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou landing with the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Nekele seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nekele holds on and takes a little breather.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nekele is trying to keep Zinsou in close.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nekele wants to sweep but no luck.
Nekele seems keen to control Zinsou's posture.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nekele controlling the position.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nekele trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nekele looking to control.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou cracks Nekele with a solid left hand.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Nekele is keeping the position.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nekele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele looking to control.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nekele trying to control the position. #T4#
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou is really struggling to control Nekele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nekele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zinsou prevents Nekele from improving his position.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou working over Nekele with some ground and pound. Nekele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nekele is positioning himself well to prevent Zinsou advancing to mount.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Zinsou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Zinsou tries to counter with a takedown but Nekele is quick to defend against it.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zinsou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zinsou attempts a counter takedown but Nekele avoids it well and moves away.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Zinsou steps away.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Zinsou misses.
Nekele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Nekele.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zinsou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there.
Nekele is pressing down on Zinsou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou scoring with some ground and pound.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Nekele's brow.
Zinsou cracks Nekele with a solid left hand.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Zinsou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele 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.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Nekele trying to control the position.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou is pushing down on Nekele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nekele is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nekele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Nekele is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Zinsou throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely. #T3#
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nekele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Nekele is a slippery customer.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nekele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zinsou stalling.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but Nekele defending well.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nekele defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zinsou in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Zinsou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zinsou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there. #ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Zinsou wants to control but Nekele is keeping him busy.
Nekele wants to get back to full guard.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Nekele is having none of it.
Nekele taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Nekele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nekele is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
Nekele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nekele is still in real trouble! Can Zinsou finish him?
Zinsou sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Nekele! Oh, Nekele is in big trouble! Zinsou lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFK 200 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Da Oxlade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zinsou.
Zinsou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zinsou walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Oxlade throws a shot from downtown. Zinsou moves away and avoids it.
Da Oxlade missing with a left hand there. Zinsou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Da Oxlade circles away.
Da Oxlade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Da Oxlade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Oxlade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Oxlade 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.
Da Oxlade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zinsou.
A little feinted left hand from Da Oxlade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Oxlade throws a looping overhand right but Zinsou ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Zinsou misses.
Da Oxlade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zinsou scores with a jab to the body.
Da Oxlade misses with an uppercut. Zinsou saw that one coming.
Zinsou feints the counter takedown.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Oxlade sprawls well. Da Oxlade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Zinsou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mawi Da Oxlade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Oxlade circles away.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Da Oxlade keeps it at a distance.
Zinsou loads up on a big right hand but Da Oxlade slips the punch.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Oxlade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Zinsou misses with an uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zinsou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Oxlade.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.#T2#
Zinsou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Oxlade doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Da Oxlade is avoiding it.
Zinsou shoots in and drives through. Da Oxlade sprawls well.
Da Oxlade tried to counter with a leg kick but Zinsou avoided it.#CL2#
Zinsou pushes Da Oxlade up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Oxlade lands a hook that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Oxlade gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Da Oxlade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Oxlade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Oxlade as he jumps to the side.
Da Oxlade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Da Oxlade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Zinsou tries to counter it with a takedown but Da Oxlade pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Zinsou shoots in and bounces Da Oxlade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Oxlade keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. #T3#
Da Oxlade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Da Oxlade has control of Zinsou's left arm, preventing Zinsou from doing any damage.
Zinsou throws a strike but Da Oxlade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zinsou is striking but Da Oxlade is not phased and passes to half guard.
Da Oxlade stalling.
Da Oxlade has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Zinsou is looking to get to half guard.
Da Oxlade blocks Zinsou's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zinsou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zinsou is trying to stand up.
Da Oxlade content just to control the position here.
Zinsou is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawi Da Oxlade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Oxlade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Da Oxlade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinsou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Da Oxlade misses.
Zinsou swings for the body but Da Oxlade moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Da Oxlade here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Oxlade circles away.
Da Oxlade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinsou.
Mawi Da Oxlade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Da Oxlade.
Zinsou is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Da Oxlade Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Zinsou is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Mawi Da Oxlade thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 192 - Philips Vs Da Oxlade
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zinsou.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into Nekele's guard.
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.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nekele is pulling down on Zinsou's head. It's preventing any offense from Zinsou, at least for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou is fighting to break Nekele's control of his arms but Nekele is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Zinsou slips nicely into half guard.
Nekele is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou is nestled in close to Nekele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nekele is positioning himself well to prevent Zinsou advancing to mount.
Zinsou is trying to control. Nekele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zinsou throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Zinsou seems content to control.
Nekele tries to roll over but Zinsou keeps him under control.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nekele is not content to let Zinsou control the position.#T2#
Nekele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou looking to sit in guard and control but Nekele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nekele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Zinsou wants to stand up but Nekele is controlling him.
Zinsou 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.
Nekele wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving. #T3#
Zinsou wants to improve his position but instead Nekele has moved into half guard.
Zinsou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zinsou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zinsou gets full guard.
Nekele trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nekele 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.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zinsou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Nekele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Nekele from controlling successfully.
Zinsou wants to stand but Nekele is controlling the position.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nekele is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Nekele wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinsou is just out of range.#TD#
Zinsou dives in and scores a takedown into Nekele's guard.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nekele seems keen to control Zinsou's posture.
Nekele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele is trying to control the position but Zinsou postures up.
Nekele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Nekele is controlling Zinsou's posture.#T1#
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in close to prevent any damage.
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Nekele 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.
Nekele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nekele is controlling Zinsou's posture.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Nekele is keeping the position.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele is pulling down on Zinsou's head. It's preventing any offense from Zinsou, at least for the moment.
Zinsou stands up over Nekele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zinsou postures up in Nekele's guard and throws a big left but Nekele blocks it.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele 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.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Nekele looking to control.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nekele seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinsou is pushing down on Nekele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nekele is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nekele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in to control the position.
Zinsou postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nekele has Zinsou pulled in close to control his posture.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou postures up in Nekele's guard and throws a big left but Nekele blocks it.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Nekele has wrist control.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Nekele's brow.
Nekele looking for a sweep. Not yet Nekele, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou is in close to Nekele's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Nekele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nekele walks into a left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Nekele, which made it look bad.
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Zinsou off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou dives in and grabs Nekele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nekele pushes down on Zinsou's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zinsou.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and bounces Nekele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Nekele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zinsou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Nekele controlling him for the moment.
Nekele wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving. #T1#
Nekele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nekele's guard. #REVR#
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nekele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zinsou controls the pace.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nekele controlling Zinsou's posture.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Nekele trying to control the position.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Nekele wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nekele trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele trying to control the position here.
Nekele trying to control the position.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou is really struggling to control Nekele but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in close to his closed guard and prevents Zinsou from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Zinsou - just one landing.
Nekele throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Zinsou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nekele's guard.
Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou content to stall in guard here.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinsou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zinsou, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
A less than humble Yayi Zinsou misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK 185 - Hilly Vs Mustonen
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Zinsou pushes Mazepin up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazepin can't get the takedown. #TD#
Zinsou has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mazepin regains guard immediately.
Zinsou postures up in Mazepin's guard and throws a big left but Mazepin blocks it.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
Zinsou cracks Mazepin with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Zinsou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Mazepin keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zinsou stands up over Mazepin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a triangle but Zinsou pushes his legs off easily.
Zinsou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Zinsou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazepin's head.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mazepin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zinsou defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mazepin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinsou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zinsou trying to control but Mazepin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mazepin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
Zinsou arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mazepin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou 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.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.

Event: OFK 180 - Mad Onion Vs Philips
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Zinsou clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radar.
Radar scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Radar.
Radar tries to work over Zinsou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radar lands a right hand.
Radar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Radar misses with a body punch.
Zinsou is looking to break free of the clinch but Radar has double underhooks.
Radar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Zinsou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radar misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Radar.
Zinsou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar tries to land knees in the clinch but Zinsou avoids the damage to the body.
Radar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinsou.
Radar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radar has a couple of punches blocked by Zinsou. #T1#
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but Radar has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Radar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Radar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Radar.
Zinsou looks winded!
A hook to the body from Radar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radar.
Zinsou swings wildly with an uppercut but Radar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Radar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Radar can't find room to land a body shot as Zinsou controls the action.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Radar misses with a body punch.
Radar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinsou is working for takedown but Radar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Max Radar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Radar lands an uppercut.
Zinsou blocks a body shot from Radar. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Radar closes the distance and clinches.
Radar is pressed up against the cage. Zinsou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Radar down to the mat. Radar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Zinsou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Radar was covering up waiting for the punch and Zinsou finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zinsou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radar.
Radar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Radar 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.
Radar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Radar is pushing down on Zinsou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zinsou is fighting to maintain full guard but Radar has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radar is pressing down on Zinsou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zinsou is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Radar lands a nice short elbow.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Radar has control of the leg.
Zinsou trying to control but Radar postures up.
Radar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zinsou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Radar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Radar is working for a submission of some sort.
Zinsou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Radar won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Radar throwing strikes but missing.
Radar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Radar won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Radar manages to get to full guard.
Zinsou preventing the sweep. #T4#
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Radar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Radar covers up, he's hurt! Zinsou keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zinsou and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zinsou can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
A very excited looking Yayi Zinsou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFK 173 - Hilly Vs Spice
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Cuba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zinsou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cuba is in Zinsou's guard.
Zinsou pulls Cuba in close to his closed guard and prevents Cuba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cuba won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuba stays in close to Zinsou's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cuba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Cuba controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cuba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Zinsou tries to roll over but Cuba keeps him under control.
Cuba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cuba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zinsou tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zinsou trying to control from the bottom.
Cuba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
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.
Zinsou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zinsou.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is striking off his back. Cuba thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Zinsou wants to get back to full guard.
Cuba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zinsou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Cuba controlling the pace for now.
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cuba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zinsou can't escape the position.
Zinsou is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T4#
Zinsou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cuba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zinsou is trying to escape the mount.
Zinsou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zinsou is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinsou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Cuba controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horace Cuba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zinsou tries to clinch but Cuba moves out of range.
Cuba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cuba has a takedown stuffed.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Cuba is avoiding it.
Cuba looks to land a left hand but Zinsou moved out of range nicely.
Cuba misses with a body shot.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cuba did well to prevent Zinsou getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cuba is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zinsou slips a nice elbow through Cuba's hands, connecting with Cuba's forehead.
Cuba has his hands clasped together around Zinsou's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou prevents Cuba from improving his position.
Zinsou is stalling here. Cuba is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zinsou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cuba has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Cuba controlling the position.
Zinsou misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cuba trying to control the position but Zinsou is working away.
Zinsou tries to buck Cuba off but Cuba is having none of it.
Horace Cuba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zinsou is being controlled here.
Zinsou tries to improve position but can't.
Cuba tries to advance to mount but Zinsou denies him.
Cuba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zinsou is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cuba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zinsou is trying to improve his position.
Zinsou looking for a sweep but Cuba has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zinsou is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cuba controlling the position easily from mount.
Zinsou is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Cuba looking to control but Zinsou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zinsou is working to get back to half guard.
Cuba controlling his opponent.
Zinsou is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zinsou wants to control but Cuba is having none of it.
Cuba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zinsou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Cuba controlling his opponent.
Cuba avoids the attempt from Zinsou to control.
Cuba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zinsou tries to hold on but Cuba postures up.
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cuba controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horace Cuba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Cuba misses its intended target.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuba tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuba to the ground. Cuba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cuba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zinsou.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Cuba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cuba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cuba not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zinsou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zinsou is trying to stand back up but Cuba is controlling him
Cuba controlling the pace.
Zinsou controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zinsou tries to kick Cuba off but Cuba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zinsou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cuba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cuba stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zinsou wants to improve his position but instead Cuba has moved into half guard.
Zinsou tries to roll over but Cuba keeps him under control.
Zinsou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuba is one step ahead there.
Cuba won't allow Zinsou to get back to his feet.
Cuba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cuba stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.#T3#
Cuba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Zinsou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cuba's head.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cuba's head.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Cuba is having none of it.
Cuba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cuba defending well though.
Cuba trying to control here. #T4#
Cuba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cuba defending well though.
Cuba desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zinsou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Cuba is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zinsou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zinsou's back!
Yayi Zinsou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinsou can't escape the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
After winning the bout, Horace Cuba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 166 - Line Vs Mad Onion
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Mazepin shoots for a double leg takedown but Zinsou sprawls well. He's pushed Mazepin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Zinsou gets a double leg takedown into Mazepin's guard.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.
Zinsou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mazepin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zinsou defends well.#SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zinsou passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou is chipping away with strikes.
Mazepin is looking for a sweep.
Mazepin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.#T1#
Mazepin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: OFK 160 - Phoenix Vs McFly
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Grabber misses the target.
A big right from Grabber misses.
Grabber leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Grabber circles away and keeps his distance.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zinsou has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Grabber misses its intended target.
Zinsou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zinsou looks to clinch
and Grabber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou shoots in and drives through. Grabber sprawls well.
Grabber throwing a counter right hand but Zinsou manages to avoid it.
Andy Grabber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Grabber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou stuns Grabber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Grabber shows good takedown defense.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt - Grabber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Zinsou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grabber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zinsou moves out of range as Grabber strikes.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt
and Grabber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grabber feints and then cracks Zinsou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zinsou down.
Grabber misses with a hook.
Zinsou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grabber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Grabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zinsou manages to avoid it.
Zinsou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zinsou defending well as Grabber loads up on a big left hand.
Zinsou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grabber throws a big shot that misses.
Grabber thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Grabber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grabber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grabber enables Zinsou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grabber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Grabber.
Zinsou trying to control but Grabber is working from the bottom.
Grabber is pulling down on Zinsou's head to control his posture.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zinsou trying to control but Grabber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Grabber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grabber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinsou's guard. #REVR#
Zinsou is looking to sweep but instead, Grabber has passed into half guard.
Zinsou is trying to maintain the position but Grabber is very close to passing his half guard.
Grabber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zinsou pushes Grabber off looking to stand but Grabber dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Grabber seems content to control.
Zinsou tries to kick Grabber off but Grabber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grabber controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grabber throwing shots but Zinsou is blocking nicely. #T4#
Zinsou is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet.
Grabber controlling the pace.
Grabber is thwarting Zinsou's attempts to control the position.
Zinsou manages to get to full guard.
Grabber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Grabber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Grabber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabber misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zinsou crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grabber - the referee stops the clock and Zinsou gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grabber. Zinsou manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grabber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabber connects with a body shot that sends Zinsou's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grabber, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grabber.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Grabber won't allow it.
Zinsou throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Grabber.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grabber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andy Grabber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou has Grabber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grabber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grabber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zinsou can do to turn this around?
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
Grabber lands a hook that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Grabber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabber lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Grabber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Grabber connects with a solid leg kick.
Andy Grabber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabber just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grabber digs a good body shot into Zinsou's ribs.
Zinsou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinsou.
Zinsou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grabber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grabber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zinsous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grabber throws a good cross that connects.
Grabber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Grabber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grabber.
Nice uppercut there from Grabber.#ROC#Zinsou is rocked!
Grabber feints a jab and as Zinsou dips his head, Grabber unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Zinsou right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Zinsou falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Grabber smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Grabber!
Andy Grabber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Zinsou gets a clinch.
Zinsou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zinsou wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinsou circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a head kick but Zinsou moves out of range.
Williams misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Zinsou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zinsou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Zinsou trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou prevents Williams from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Williams has his feet on Zinsou's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Zinsou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Zinsou looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Zinsou blocks nicely.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams throws a hook but Zinsou blocks it.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Zinsou slips a straight right by Williams.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zinsou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billy Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a hook.#CL2#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams is trying to break free.#BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zinsou.
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.#T4#
Williams slips a jab from Zinsou.
Williams feints and then cracks Zinsou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zinsou down.
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!
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Zinsou pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zinsou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Zinsou lands with a right hand.
Jab by Williams.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zinsou on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Williams misses with a low kick as Zinsou jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zinsou.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinsou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zinsou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zinsou can do to turn this around?
Williams throws the left hand but Zinsou avoids the punch easily.
Zinsou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams connects with a right hand. Zinsou shakes it off.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Zinsou's head but Zinsou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zinsou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.#T1##CL2#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
Zinsou prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinsou has him pressed against the cage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Zinsou jumps guard.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Zinsou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely. #T2#
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Williams is looking to escape.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zinsou controlling the action here.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou misses with a head shot. Williams uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zinsou's sensitive parts.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Zinsou moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Zinsou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Zinsou checks a leg kick nicely.
Zinsou with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Zinsou avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinsou moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Zinsou's head and hops out.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses.
Zinsou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Zinsou persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zinsou at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinsou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Williams misses #TD2#
and Zinsou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zinsou.
Williams wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Zinsou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zinsou off to one side. #TD2#
Zinsou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Zinsou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zinsou creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zinsou creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
Zinsou throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zinsou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zinsou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Zinsou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zinsou cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Zinsou takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Zinsou! That's hurt Williams! Will he recover? Zinsou fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 143 - Gomez Vs Jempsa
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Mad Onion clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mad Onion to keep the fight standing.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Zinsou shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mad Onion to keep the fight standing.
Mad Onion is pressed up against the cage. Zinsou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mad Onion down to the mat. Mad Onion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luke Mad Onion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mad Onion. That's going to slow Zinsou down.
Zinsou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Mad Onion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zinsou, pushing him back against the cage.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Zinsou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mad Onion avoids it.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow.
Mad Onion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses.
Zinsou wants a takedown but no success here.
Mad Onion is working Zinsou over against the cage.
Zinsou looks winded!
Mad Onion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Zinsou shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Yayi Zinsou's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Mad Onion. #CUT#The cut above Yayi Zinsou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mad Onion lands a shoulder strike.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body. #T1#
Mad Onion misses with a knee strike.
Mad Onion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Mad Onion!
A victorious Luke Mad Onion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 141 - Philips Vs Line
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Mazepin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zinsou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Mazepin tries to sprawl but Zinsou drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zinsou pulls his head out easily.
Mazepin is in trouble now - Zinsou has advanced to mount!
Zinsou lands a big elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zinsou lands a big elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.

Event: OFK 135- Asai Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Meyer shoots in but Zinsou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meyer but Meyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Meyer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zinsou is on him like a limpet, forcing Meyer back against the cage.
Meyer gets underhooks to prevent Zinsou's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Zinsou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zinsou jumps guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meyer is working Zinsou over against the cage.
Meyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zinsou.
Nice body punch from Meyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Meyer drags the fight down to the ground.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Zinsou won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Meyer is trying to control the position but Zinsou postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zinsou looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Meyer is having none of it.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
Zinsou 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.
Meyer scoring with some ground and pound.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meyer is controlling him. #T3#
Meyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou 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.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Meyer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Meyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zinsou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meyer trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom. #T4#
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zinsou wants to control but Meyer is keeping him busy.
Meyer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zinsou working Meyer over with strikes.
Zinsou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meyer tries to get to full guard but Zinsou has control of the leg.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyer keeps working.
Zinsou is nestled in close to Meyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Meyer is rocked!
Zinsou is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Meyer is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zinsou fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Meyer from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zinsou! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 126 - Bagwis Vs Naulakko
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Zinsou shoots for a double leg takedown but Line sprawls well. He's pushed Zinsou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Line.
Line throws a low kick but Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Zinsou blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Line.
Zinsou throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Line gets caught flat footed, as Zinsou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Line 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.
Line wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Line keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. #T1#
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinsou's guard. #REVR#
Line is looking to stand up but Zinsou won't let him.
Zinsou managing to control the position.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Line wanted to stand there but Zinsou had control of the position.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Line is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Line distracts Zinsou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Zinsou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Line puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Line stops Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
Line wants to stand up but Zinsou has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Well, if Line is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Line trying to control the action but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Line is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Line wants to control but Zinsou is keeping him busy.
Line wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zinsou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zinsou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zinsou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Line feints and then cracks Zinsou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zinsou down. #CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line lands a body punch.
Line lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#TD2#
Zinsou turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line is looking to get back to his feet here but Zinsou is keeping cool and he's managed to take Line's back.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Line is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zinsou not allowing Line to control his hands.
Zinsou throwing sloppy strikes.
Zinsou lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Zinsou throwing strikes and Line squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Zinsou misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zinsou lands a big elbow.
Zinsou looking to finish with strikes here!
Zinsou throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zinsou throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
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#
Zinsou slips a jab from Line.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Line here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL2#
Zinsou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zinsou is trying to drag Line to the mat but Line just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but Line has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gothic Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Line lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.
Line slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.#T1#
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zinsou under the eye.
Line misses with a straight right.
Zinsou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zinsou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zinsou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Line counters with an inside leg kick.
Zinsou jabs Line to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Zinsou saw it coming and moves away.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD2#
Zinsou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Line manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt - Line sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zinsou can do to turn this around?
Line lands an overhand right.
Line throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Zinsou's head back.
BOOM! Line lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zinsou. Zinsou tries to recover but Line is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zinsou lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
An out of breath Gothic Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 116 - Power Vs Harper
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Zinsou moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Nekele in a clinch.
Zinsou tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
Nekele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Nekele won't allow it.
Nekele lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nekele.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Nekele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zinsous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zinsou throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Nekele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nekele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Nekele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nekele throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Zinsou blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zinsou ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Zinsou looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nekele lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zinsou. Nekele pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 108 - Nekele Vs Hall
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Mazepin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mazepin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mazepin prevents Zinsou from standing back up. #SUB2#
Mazepin is trying to work for a kimura but Zinsou is defending well.
Mazepin prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
Zinsou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Mazepin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zinsou gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou has a closed guard, preventing Mazepin from standing up.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazepin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a triangle but Zinsou pushes his legs off easily.
Zinsou works over Mazepin with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.#T1#
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.#SUB2#
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou works over Mazepin with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#The cut above Fedor Mazepin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: OFK 101 - Mad Onion vs Line
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Zinsou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Zinsou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Zinsou 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.
Hall working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Zinsou is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zinsou tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zinsou has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Hall!
Charlie Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 93 - Tiramanti Vs Pinochet
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Zinsou gets a clinch. #TD#
Zinsou has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dela Cruz regains guard immediately.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou lands a couple of digs.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Zinsou in close.
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Dela Cruz wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zinsou cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Dela Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Zinsou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zinsou has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zinsou is in close to Dela Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Cruz's brow. #T3#
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou is pushing down on Dela Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dela Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dela Cruz has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dela Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou content to control rather than advance.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dela Cruz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zinsou stacks Dela Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zinsou!#T4#
Zinsou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dela Cruz!
Zinsou landing strikes from the mount and Dela Cruz is in trouble!
Zinsou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dela Cruz's face. #ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dela Cruz takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zinsou's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 88 - Dacre Vs Pryor
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zinsou's head.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou scores with a hook.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad.
Zinsou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Line is fending him off so far but Zinsou persists. Nope, Line circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a hook. Zinsou ducked under it nicely.
Zinsou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Zinsou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing. #T1#
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Line misses with a double jab.
Zinsou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Zinsou trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou content to control rather than advance.
Line avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Line defending well though.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Line regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Line swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Line controlling the position.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line has control of Zinsou's left arm, preventing Zinsou from doing any damage.
Line keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Line wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zinsou misses with a wild body shot.
Line lands a jab.#T4#
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Line circles away.
Zinsou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zinsou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Line on the side of the head.
Zinsou blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Line avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Line continues to drive forward.
Zinsou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Line is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Line gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line prevents the takedown attempt.
Zinsou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Line smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line cracks Zinsou with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFK 85 - Pullum Vs Kutlev
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Farrokhi keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Farrokhi misses the target. #TD2#
Zinsou gets a double leg takedown into Farrokhi's guard.
Farrokhi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Zinsou throws an elbow that misses. Farrokhi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinsou's guard. Nice move by Farrokhi!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou is adopting a defensive guard.
Farrokhi wants to get up but he can't break Zinsou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Zinsou pulls Farrokhi in close to his closed guard and prevents Farrokhi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farrokhi wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farrokhi is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Farrokhi stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Farrokhi is looking to stand up but Zinsou won't let him.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farrokhi is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farrokhi tries to stand but Zinsou is controlling from the bottom.
Zinsou 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.
Farrokhi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farrokhi pinned against the cage. Farrokhi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farrokhi.
Zinsou with the counter takedown but Farrokhi avoids it easily.
Farrokhi throws a lazy right hand but Zinsou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#TD2#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Farrokhi keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou postures up in Farrokhi's guard and throws a big left but Farrokhi blocks it.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Zinsou 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farrokhi quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Farrokhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou winds up and cracks Farrokhi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhi wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrokhi's head.
Zinsou is controlling the pace.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou working Farrokhi over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zinsou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Farrokhi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farrokhi continues to drive forward.
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhi.
Zinsou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farrokhi defends it well.
Farrokhi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farrokhi quickly recovers to half guard.
Farrokhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinsou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Zinsou is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Farrokhi taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Zinsou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Farrokhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farrokhi defending well though.
Zinsou trying to control the pace.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yayi Zinsou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Farrokhi is defending well.
Farrokhi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zinsou thows a huge punch but Farrokhi dodges it nicely. #T2#
Zinsou controlling the action here.
Zinsou thows a huge punch but Farrokhi dodges it nicely.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrokhi's head.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zinsou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farrokhi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zinsou creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Farrokhi is out cold and this one is all over! Zinsou climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
In his post fight interview, Yayi Zinsou started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Zinsou slips under a jab from Carpenter.
Zinsou feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.#TD#
Zinsou turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zinsou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zinsou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zinsou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zinsou just content to control the position.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Carpenter is working away.
Carpenter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zinsou throws a strike aimed at the side of Carpenter's head but Carpenter avoids it well.
Zinsou sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carpenter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carpenter taking a bit of punishment here - Zinsou scoring with strikes.
Zinsou landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Zinsou working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Zinsou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zinsou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zinsou prevents Carpenter from escaping the position.
Zinsou is putting a hurting on Carpenter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Carpenter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee asks Zinsou politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zinsou prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zinsou lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carpenter down.
Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carpenter to see if he's OK.
Carpenter prevents Zinsou from moving into mount.
Zinsou takes a little break here. Carpenter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zinsou lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Carpenter is being controlled here.
An elbow from Zinsou crashes against the mat.
Zinsou throws a strike aimed at the side of Carpenter's head but Carpenter avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Zinsou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zinsou grinds an elbow into Carpenter's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carpenter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zinsou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zinsou cracks Carpenter with a big elbow. #T3#
Zinsou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zinsou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zinsou landing strikes.
Zinsou tries to score with some ground and pound. Carpenter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zinsou landing a few strikes. #ROC#Carpenter is rocked!
Zinsou advances to mount.
Zinsou lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Carpenter! Zinsou sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Carpenter and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
A less than humble Yayi Zinsou misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK 70 - Williams Vs Harper
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Cuba stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zinsou.
Zinsou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuba moves away.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zinsou has his takedown stuffed
and Cuba counters with a straight right hand.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou blocks the elbow strike.
Zinsou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cuba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#T1#
Cuba stalling the fight.
Cuba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuba to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Zinsou jumps into guard, dragging Cuba to the mat.
Cuba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cuba wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Cuba postures up.
Cuba's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Cuba controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou working a defensive guard but Cuba passes into half guard.
Well, if Cuba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zinsou is looking to escape.#T3#
Zinsou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cuba is working away from the top position though.
Cuba performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes Cuba back into the cage.
Zinsou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Zinsou jumps into guard, dragging Cuba to the mat.
Cuba won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Cuba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zinsou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Zinsou wants to improve his position but instead Cuba has moved into half guard.
Well, if Cuba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zinsou is pressing down on Cuba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zinsou wants to stand up but Cuba is controlling him.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou managing to control the position.
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cuba's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuba looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuba, not yet.
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 Horace Cuba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zinsou scores with a hook to the body. Cuba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cuba defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Cuba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Cuba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zinsou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cuba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Cuba is pulling down on Zinsou's head to control his posture.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou throws a strike but Cuba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Zinsou working a defensive guard but Cuba manages to pass into side control anyway.
Zinsou tries to improve position but can't.
Zinsou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cuba is trying to control. Zinsou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cuba in particular looking to stall.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Cuba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuba trying to control the pace.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Cuba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou manages to get to full guard.
Cuba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou is looking to stand up but Cuba isn't so interested in that idea.
Cuba won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Zinsou is looking to sweep but instead, Cuba has passed into half guard.
Cuba prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
Zinsou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cuba stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.#T3#
Cuba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuba forces his way into half guard.
Zinsou is doing well to control the position and prevent Cuba from advancing to side control.
Cuba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cuba is thwarting Zinsou's attempts to control the position.
Zinsou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Cuba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zinsou is looking to escape.
Zinsou wants to get back to full guard.
Cuba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Cuba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou has Cuba pulled in close to control his posture.
Cuba showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Cuba. No joy for Zinsou on that attempt.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba stuffs the takedown.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cuba circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Horace Cuba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cuba moves out of range of the strikes.
Zinsou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cuba's waist but Cuba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zinsou off to one side.
Cuba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zinsou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Zinsou feints and as Cuba raises his hands in defense, Zinsou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuba is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. #T1#
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Yayi Zinsou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zinsou postures up in Cuba's guard and throws a big left but Cuba blocks it.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuba has wrist control.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Cuba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zinsou manages to circle out of the way.
Zinsou shoots in for a double leg but Cuba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Cuba stuffs the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Zinsou.#CL#
Cuba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Zinsou shrugs off.
Zinsou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuba backwards.
Cuba blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Zinsou turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cuba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zinsou.
Zinsou working the body and head with strikes.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuba keeps working.
Zinsou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cuba is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Cuba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Zinsou working the ground and pound.
Zinsou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zinsou sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cuba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zinsou slows the pace down.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuba keeps working.
Cuba taking a bit of punishment here - Zinsou scoring with strikes.
Cuba dodges the ground and pound from Zinsou.#T4#
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Cuba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuba is looking for a sweep.
Zinsou looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cuba is avoiding damage well.
Cuba controls the position for a moment.
Zinsou tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zinsou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Cuba avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zinsou.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cuba 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 62 -
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Zinsou looking to score a takedown here. Eikmeyer is defending well but Zinsou drives through and ends up in Eikmeyer's guard.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou is in close to Eikmeyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zinsou defends well.#SUB#
Eikmeyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zinsou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Zinsou defends easily.
Eikmeyer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Eikmeyer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zinsou doesn't defend quickly enough and Eikmeyer has managed to lock this one up! Can Zinsou escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Eikmeyer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFK 55 - Vanorden Vs Cuba
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Zinsou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou gets to his feet and stands over Suckerpunch, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Suckerpunch felt that one! Zinsou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Suckerpunch from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFK 50 - Galeos Vs Kasamsun
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cuba pushes off an throws an elbow but Zinsou leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cuba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Zinsou shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Cuba effectively controlling the action here.
Cuba leaning against his opponent.
Cuba avoiding damage.
Zinsou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Cuba manages to get underhooks.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Cuba manages to get underhooks.
Zinsou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zinsou darts in looking for a takedown but Cuba gets double underhooks and turns Zinsou into the cage. #T1#
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Cuba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuba. #TD2#
Zinsou successfully pulls guard.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Cuba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cuba is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cuba 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.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou 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.
Cuba wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cuba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Cuba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinsou's guard. #REVR#
Zinsou being controlled here, momentarily.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Cuba from controlling successfully.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cuba trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cuba won't allow Zinsou to get back to his feet.
Cuba controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zinsou trying to keep a closed guard but Cuba is proving a slippery customer.
Cuba stops Zinsou from standing up.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuba controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cuba trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cuba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Cuba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zinsou slips a straight right by Cuba.
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt. #T4##CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zinsou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cuba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cuba lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Yayi Zinsou's cut even more.
Zinsou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Zinsou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice elbow from Cuba. #CUT#The cut above Yayi Zinsou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cuba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou blocks the elbow strike.
Zinsou is looking for a takedown.
Cuba is pressed up against the cage. Zinsou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuba down to the mat. Cuba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zinsou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horace Cuba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuba sprawls well. Cuba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cuba.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Cuba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches up with Cuba, looking for a takedown. Zinsou pushes Cuba against the cage but Cuba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cuba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cuba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Cuba as Zinsou shoots in.
Cuba is looking to counter the offense by Zinsou and move into the clinch.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.#T1#
Cuba swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Nice sprawl there from Cuba as Zinsou shoots in.
Zinsou with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cuba counters by clinching up.
Zinsou avoids the elbow strike from Cuba, against the cage.
Zinsou tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zinsou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Cuba is struggling to control the position.
Cuba pushes off an throws an elbow but Zinsou leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zinsou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zinsou can't get the takedown.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Cuba won't allow it. #T2#
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Yayi Zinsou's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Horace Cuba!
Horace Cuba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 45 - Cuba Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zinsou lands in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall has momentary wrist control but Zinsou slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Zinsou has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dall to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zinsou is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dall pulls down on the head and he's put Zinsou to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terryn Dall!
Terryn Dall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 40 - Zinsou Vs Mad Onion
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Mad Onion misses the jab.
Mad Onion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zinsou has a takedown stuffed.
Mad Onion throws a head kick but Zinsou moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Zinsou gets tackled into the cage by Mad Onion. Mad Onion maintains the clinch.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Mad Onion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zinsou is pressed against the cage. Mad Onion pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Zinsou! Two more big strikes from Mad Onion and Zinsou crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Zinsou gets the takedown into side control.
Zinsou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Raymaker some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Zinsou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zinsou sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raymaker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zinsou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zinsou controlling the position from side mount.
Zinsou throws a strike aimed at the side of Raymaker's head but Raymaker avoids it well.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Raymaker is working from the bottom.
Zinsou scoring with punches from side control.
Zinsou working the ground and pound from side control.
Raymaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zinsou.
Zinsou lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Zinsou working the body and head with strikes.
Zinsou wants to control but Raymaker is keeping him busy.
Zinsou tries to score with some ground and pound. Raymaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymaker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zinsou in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Raymaker looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zinsou turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou is the new heavyweight champion!
Yayi Zinsou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Kai Raymaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!'.

Event: OFK 31 - Irrawaddy Vs Galeos
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Zinsou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dillon's guard.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon 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.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillon wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Dillon.
Zinsou slips nicely into half guard.
Dillon is controlling Zinsou's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Dillon is a slippery customer.
Dillon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dillon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dillon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillon.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zinsou's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dillon wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Zinsou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zinsou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dillon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zinsou lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Dillon is rocked!
Dillon is trying to control Zinsou's posture but Zinsou avoids it.
Dillon is still in real trouble! Can Zinsou finish him?
Dillon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zinsou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dillon seems to have recovered his senses.
Zinsou wants to control for a moment but Dillon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dillon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Dillon is trying to stand back up but Zinsou is controlling him
Zinsou controlling the pace.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dillon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Zinsou lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou stops Dillon from getting back to his feet.
Dillon is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to control from half guard but Dillon is working away.
Zinsou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zinsou works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou lands an elbow.
Zinsou lands a strong strike to the head of Dillon. That's dazed him! Zinsou looking to finish here. Dillon is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Zinsou lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFK 26 - Raymaker Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mad Onion, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mad Onion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mad Onion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zinsou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mad Onion fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Zinsou closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mad Onion's guard.
Mad Onion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zinsou is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou distracts Mad Onion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mad Onion wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##ES#
Mad Onion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zinsou is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mad Onion tries to land knees in the clinch but Zinsou avoids the damage to the body.
Mad Onion stops a takedown attempt from Zinsou.
Mad Onion lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mad Onion manages to break the clinch.
Mad Onion connects with a leg kick.
Zinsou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mad Onion swivels and escapes.
Luke Mad Onion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Mad Onion misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Zinsou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zinsou.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mad Onion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou prevents Mad Onion from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Mad Onion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mad Onion wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Zinsou distracts Mad Onion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mad Onion wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mad Onion wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Mad Onion keeps moving.
Mad Onion wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Zinsou postures up in Mad Onion's guard and throws a big left but Mad Onion blocks it. #T3##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mad Onion manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zinsou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mad Onion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zinsou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mad Onion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mad Onion misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Mad Onion. No joy for Zinsou on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Mad Onion. No joy for Zinsou on that attempt.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Mad Onion keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Mad Onion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Zinsou tries to counter it with a takedown but Mad Onion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mad Onion punishes Zinsou's body with a nice straight punch.
Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zinsou.
Mad Onion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mad Onion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zinsou. Zinsou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Zinsou.
Mad Onion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mad Onion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mad Onion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Zinsou blocks a head kick by Mad Onion.
Nice takedown defense from Mad Onion. No joy for Zinsou on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Mad Onion, which made it look bad.
Mad Onion misses with a wild combination.
Mad Onion lands a right hook to the body.
Zinsou 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.#TD2#
Zinsou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mad Onion manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zinsou keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mad Onion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zinsou looks winded!
Zinsou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mad Onion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zinsou is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Mad Onion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mad Onion has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mad Onion manages to break the clinch.
Mad Onion connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Zinsou tumbling to the canvas! Mad Onion pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Zinsou was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Mad Onion!

Event: OFK 21 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raymaker.
Raymaker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raymaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raymaker at a distance.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Raymaker throws a big shot that misses.
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raymaker stuffs the takedown.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but Raymaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raymaker connects with a jab.
Raymaker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zinsou's head.
Raymaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Raymaker moves out of range.
Raymaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raymaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raymaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Raymaker as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Zinsou is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Yayi Zinsou's cut even more.
Zinsou walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Raymaker! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Raymaker!
Kai Raymaker retains his heavyweight title!
Kai Raymaker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 16 - Zinsou Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zinsou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Cruz has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zinsou lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there.
Zinsou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zinsou working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zinsou connects with a nice short shot to Dela Cruz's temple.
Zinsou wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
Zinsou working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dela Cruz taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Dela Cruz gets full guard.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinsou's guard. #REVB##T2#
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
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!
Zinsou looking to control.
Zinsou lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Zinsou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zinsou manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Zinsou's guard.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dela Cruz advances position into side control!
Zinsou sneaks back into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou trying to control here. #T3##SUB2#
Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Cruz wants to take a breather but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Dela Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well. #ES#
Zinsou kicks Dela Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a right and a left that Zinsou avoids nicely.
Zinsou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dela Cruz's hands.
Zinsou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dela Cruz swivels and escapes.#CL#
Zinsou gets a clinch.
Zinsou prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Zinsou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dela Cruz uses from the top position.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Dela Cruz is having none of it. #T4#
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou works over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zinsou passes into half guard.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dela Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dela Cruz scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Dela Cruz thuds a left hand into Zinsou's body.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zinsou takes a swing at Dela Cruz's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Zinsou decides to pull guard.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz controls Zinsou momentarily but Zinsou frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zinsou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand.
Zinsou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Zinsou defends it easily.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou is working Dela Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zinsou postures up in Dela Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Dela Cruz blocks it. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zinsou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Dela Cruz is working away.
Dela Cruz is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zinsou postures up.
Dela Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Zinsou scoring with strikes.
Zinsou landing strikes. #T3#
Zinsou controls the position from side control.
Dela Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou working Dela Cruz over with strikes. #ROC#Dela Cruz is rocked!
Zinsou lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dela Cruz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zinsou jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Well im not interested in grappling anymore. I love to fight MMA. So giving this math to this bitch. Its a free wim. Amigo.'.

Event: OFK 12 - Krnacova Vs Tudekiks
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Zinsou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suckerpunch to the ground. Zinsou is now in Suckerpunch's guard.
Suckerpunch wants to get back to his feet but Zinsou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suckerpunch wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suckerpunch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zinsou gets to his feet and stands over Suckerpunch, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Suckerpunch felt that one! Zinsou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Suckerpunch from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
A less than humble Yayi Zinsou misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Raymaker.
Raymaker misses with a straight left.
Raymaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and bounces Raymaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raymaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raymaker wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou cracks Raymaker with a solid left hand.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou cracks Raymaker with a solid left hand.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raymaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zinsou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raymaker keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Raymaker has wrist control.
Zinsou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Raymaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raymaker wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinsou scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Zinsou passes Raymaker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zinsou thows a huge punch but Raymaker dodges it nicely.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raymaker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES2#
Raymaker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zinsou is on him like a limpet, forcing Raymaker back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Raymaker.
Raymaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zinsou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raymaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Raymaker. #T4#
Zinsou tries to land knees in the clinch but Raymaker avoids the damage to the body.
Raymaker lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Raymaker won't allow it. #BC2#
Raymaker breaks from the clinch.
Kai Raymaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raymaker, as that shot connected.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Raymaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Raymaker moves away
and Raymaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zinsou shoots for a double leg takedown but Raymaker sprawls well. He's pushed Zinsou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymaker sprawls well. Raymaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Raymaker circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Raymaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Raymaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raymaker lands a lovely overhand right.
Raymaker stalks Zinsou and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zinsou's face. Zinsou staggers backwards, shaken.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Raymaker keeps it at a distance.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Raymaker blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Raymaker blocks nicely.
Zinsou 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Raymaker is keeping the position.
Zinsou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raymaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou not doing much here.
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raymaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raymaker wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zinsou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raymaker defending well though.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Zinsou.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Raymaker has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raymaker defending well though.
Zinsou stops Raymaker from getting back to his feet.
Raymaker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Zinsou trying to control but Raymaker is working from the bottom.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raymaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raymaker is keeping the position for now.
Zinsou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raymaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Raymaker keeps moving.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raymaker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raymaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Zinsou should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymaker leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymaker sprawls well. Raymaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raymaker pinned against the cage. Raymaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raymaker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou with a poor takedown
and Raymaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raymaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raymaker throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Raymaker circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Raymaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Raymaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou blocks a body shot from Raymaker.
Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Raymaker manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raymaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raymaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zinsou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou slips a jab from Raymaker.
Raymaker works the jab nicely.
Raymaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymaker 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.#T2#
Zinsou misses with a left hand
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zinsou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raymaker manages to avoid it.#TD#
Zinsou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Zinsou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zinsou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Raymaker is working away.
Raymaker is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The strikes coming from Zinsou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zinsou working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Zinsou.#T3#
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Raymaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinsou landing strikes.
Zinsou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zinsou wants to control but Raymaker is keeping him busy.
Zinsou tries to score with some ground and pound. Raymaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Raymaker is working away.
Raymaker wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raymaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raymaker defending against the ground and pound.
Zinsou slows the pace down.
Zinsou looks up at the clock and then as Raymaker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zinsou smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zinsou tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Raymaker parries the strikes from Zinsou easily there. Zinsou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raymaker to escape.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raymaker keeps working.
Raymaker seems a little lost for a moment, as Zinsou dominates the positioning.
Zinsou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kai Raymaker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Zinsou shoots in but no luck this time.
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raymaker circles away.
Zinsou jabs Raymaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raymaker.#CL2#
Raymaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raymaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymaker stalling against the cage.
Zinsou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raymaker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Raymaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.#CL2#
Raymaker clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raymaker.
Zinsou is trying to drag Raymaker to the mat but Raymaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raymaker lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Raymaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raymaker.
Raymaker lands a right hand.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but Raymaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raymaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raymaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards. #T2#
Raymaker lands a left hand.
Zinsou tries to pull guard but Raymaker won't allow it.
Good body shot from Raymaker.
Nice body punch from Raymaker - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raymaker.
Raymaker lands a body shot.
Raymaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zinsou.
Raymaker lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raymaker. #ROC2#Zinsou is rocked!
Raymaker dips a shoulder and cracks Zinsou with a mighty uppercut! Zinsou falls back against the cage and Raymaker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zinsou is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Raymaker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Raymaker!
Kai Raymaker is the new heavyweight champion!
Kai Raymaker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK #5 - Zinsou Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Zinsou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eikmeyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer sneaks back into half guard.
Eikmeyer is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Zinsou. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Zinsou lands with a punch from half guard.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zinsou pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zinsou not doing much here.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eikmeyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zinsou passes to full mount!
Zinsou with the ground and pound from mount.
Zinsou scoring with strikes but Eikmeyer is staying in there.
Oooh a big shot lands for Zinsou! Eikmeyer is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou retains his heavyweight title!
Yayi Zinsou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020

190 cm
18 yrs
268 lbs

199 cm
32 yrs
273 lbs

Fukumoto

Zinsou

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Masahito Fukumoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fukumoto closes the distance and clinches up with Zinsou, looking for a takedown. Fukumoto pushes Zinsou against the cage but Zinsou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Zinsou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fukumoto to the ground. Zinsou is now in Fukumoto's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (2) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou looks winded!
Fukumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukumoto is retaining full guard.
Fukumoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumoto trying to control the position. #SUB#
Fukumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinsou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Fukumoto working for a triangle but Zinsou defends it easily.
Zinsou passes Fukumoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Fukumoto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zinsou passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fukumoto (0) vs (5) Zinsou#SUB2#
Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fukumoto tries to improve position but can't.
Fukumoto gets back to half guard.
Fukumoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fukumoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Fukumoto is trying to keep Zinsou in close. #SUB#
Fukumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Zinsou has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fukumoto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zinsou is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fukumoto pulls down on the head and he's put Zinsou to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masahito Fukumoto!

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

172 cm
47 yrs
273 lbs

199 cm
32 yrs
273 lbs

Holmes

Zinsou

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hank Holmes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holmes (0) vs (2) Zinsou
Holmes moves into full guard.
Zinsou content to stall in guard here.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zinsou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zinsou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinsou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Zinsou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zinsou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zinsou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zinsou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (2) vs (2) Zinsou
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass. #SUB#
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Zinsou gets back to full guard.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinsou is keeping the position for now.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (2) vs (4) Zinsou
Zinsou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zinsou controls the pace.
Holmes can't keep his opponent in guard - Zinsou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Zinsou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holmes is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Zinsou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zinsou moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (2) vs (7) Zinsou#SUB2#
Zinsou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zinsou trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Zinsou advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Holmes (2) vs (9) Zinsou#T5##SUB2#
Zinsou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zinsou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holmes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zinsou prevents Holmes from getting the reversal.
Holmes gets back to half guard.
Zinsou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (2) vs (12) Zinsou
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Holmes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Zinsou's lack of action.
Zinsou slows the pace down in half guard.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Zinsou.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Zinsou prevents Holmes from improving his position.#T7#
Zinsou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holmes is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zinsou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Zinsou is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Zinsou is working for a submission of some sort.
Holmes gets full guard.#T8#
Zinsou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Holmes has his foot on Zinsou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zinsou works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9##SUB#
Zinsou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Holmes looking for subs off his back but Zinsou has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holmes wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy. #T10#
Zinsou works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (2) vs (15) Zinsou
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Zinsou is working for a guillotine from mount but Holmes frees his head quite easily.
Zinsou content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zinsou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Holmes is surviving well by controlling Zinsou's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Zinsou has hold of Holmes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holmes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zinsou looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11##SUB2#
Zinsou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holmes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holmes is looking to get to half guard.
Zinsou looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Zinsou looking to secure an arm triangle but Holmes defends it well.
Zinsou content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Zinsou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Holmes is having none of it.
Well,Holmes is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
Zinsou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holmes can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Holmes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou. #T13##SUB2#
Zinsou is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Holmes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Holmes!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (4) vs (15) Zinsou#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou 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.
Holmes trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (4) vs (17) Zinsou
Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
Zinsou passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zinsou not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Zinsou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Zinsou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zinsou.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zinsou wins on points by 17 to 4.
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK #1 - Zinsou Vs Suckerpunch
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Suckerpunch as Zinsou shoots in.#CL2#
Suckerpunch clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Suckerpunch.
A hook to the body from Zinsou.
Zinsou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suckerpunch after a bit of a struggle.
Zinsou working hard to break the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands an elbow that stopped Zinsou in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch tries to work over Zinsou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suckerpunch lands a right hand.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Suckerpunch manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zinsou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suckerpunch's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suckerpunch can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinsou throwing shots but Suckerpunch is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou stops Suckerpunch from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suckerpunch defending well though. #T1#
Zinsou not doing much here.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou trying to control from Suckerpunch's half guard. Suckerpunch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zinsou stops Suckerpunch from standing up.
Zinsou throws a strike but Suckerpunch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Suckerpunch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Suckerpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suckerpunch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zinsou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou gets full guard.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Suckerpunch wanted to stand there but Zinsou had control of the position.
Zinsou pulls Suckerpunch in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Suckerpunch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou 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.
Suckerpunch wants to get up but he can't break Zinsou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zinsou trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
Suckerpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from.
Zinsou will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Suckerpunch pushes Zinsou up against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch scores with a shoulder strike.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Zinsou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suckerpunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinsou.
Nice body punch from Suckerpunch.
Zinsou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suckerpunch after a bit of a struggle.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but Suckerpunch is controlling him.
Suckerpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zinsou or not.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zinsou or not.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
Suckerpunch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Suckerpunch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suckerpunch lands with a right to the head.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot.
Suckerpunch is struggling to control the position.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zinsou takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou is looking for a takedown.
Suckerpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zinsou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zinsou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suckerpunch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Suckerpunch misses with a low kick.
Suckerpunch connects with a jab.#CL2#
Suckerpunch pushes Zinsou up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suckerpunch.#BC2#
Suckerpunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Suckerpunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricki Suckerpunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou defending well as Suckerpunch loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Suckerpunch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Zinsou gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Suckerpunch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suckerpunch pushes Zinsou off looking to stand but Zinsou dives back in and keeps control.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Suckerpunch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zinsou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zinsou punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zinsou tries to control but Suckerpunch wriggling away.
Zinsou scoring with strikes but Suckerpunch is staying in there. #T1#
Zinsou lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suckerpunch hang on?#ROC#Suckerpunch is rocked!
Zinsou lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Suckerpunch! Zinsou sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Suckerpunch and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titty throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zinsou dodges the punch combination from Titty. #TD#
Zinsou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Titty takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zinsou just content to control the position.
Zinsou grinds an elbow into Titty's temple.
Zinsou 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.
Titty is letting Zinsou control him for a moment.
Titty is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zinsou has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou just content to control the position.
Zinsou lands some shots froms side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Titty can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Zinsou is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Titty's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zinsou looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Titty is avoiding damage well.
Zinsou working the head with strikes.
Titty seems a little lost for a moment, as Zinsou dominates the positioning.
Zinsou's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zinsou landing strikes.
Zinsou advances to full mount.
Zinsou is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Titty is rocked!#T2#
Zinsou lands a big elbow - Titty is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Titty is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WKBC The Zealot VS Bouya 2
Date: May 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy. #BC2#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Zinsou gets a clinch. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zinsou, pushing him back against the ropes.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Zinsou stalling against the ropes.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zinsou's efforts to push away.
Zinsou leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Zinsou's ribcage.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Zinsou blocks it. #BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Zinsou against the ropes. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zinsou scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Zinsou had a free shot at his head there.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Zinsou pushes Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Zinsou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy moves to clinch but Zinsou breaks away
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand.
Zinsou swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zinsou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zinsou scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.
Murphy taking a breather. #BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zinsou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the ropes.
Zinsou tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Zinsou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Zinsou has the dominant position.#T1#
Zinsou looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zinsou takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Zinsou blocks it. #BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zinsou keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Yayi Zinsou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Zinsou has the dominant position.
Zinsou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Zinsou keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy is trying to push Zinsou away but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Zinsou connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Murphy misses
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Zinsou scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zinsou has Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Zinsou wants to stall.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Zinsou is blocking nicely.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Zinsou keeps the fight on the outside.
Zinsou swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Zinsou is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Zinsou tries to tie him up.
Zinsou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.#T1#
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zinsou tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the ropes.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zinsou as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Zinsou taking a breather.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zinsou is defending well for now.
Murphy taking a breather. #BC2#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to move into range but Zinsou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2##CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Zinsou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zinsou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zinsou to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy wants to clinch but Zinsou slips to the side
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.
Shane Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Zinsou rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Zinsou digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zinsou, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou lands a nice hook to Bakiyev's body. Bakiyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zinsou takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zinsou.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Zinsou's ribcage but misses.
Zinsou throws a sloppy body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Zinsou clinches up with Bakiyev and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zinsou tries to break free but Bakiyev pushes him back against the ropes.

Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
It seemed like Zinsou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Zinsou. Beautiful body shot.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zinsou darts in trying to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Zinsou takes the fight into the clinch.

Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Zinsou clinches up with Bakiyev and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zinsou just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bakiyev's brow.

Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zinsou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zinsou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinsou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Zinsou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Bakiyev in a clinch.

Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinsou moves away.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully.

Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Bakiyev.
Zinsou misses with a body shot
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.

Zinsou clinches with his opponent.

Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down Zinsou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Bakiyev tries to keep at a distance but Zinsou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch but Zinsou keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zinsou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zinsou tries to clinch up
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev misses with a hook
and Zinsou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Zinsou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinsou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bakiyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zinsou.

Bakiyev is rocked!
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Zinsou moves into the clinch.

Zinsou breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zinsou moves into the clinch.
Bakiyev managing to block the knees to the body from Zinsou.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but Bakiyev has him pressed against the ropes.

Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakiyev misses the target.

Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with Bakiyev.
Zinsou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou pushes off an throws an elbow but Bakiyev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bakiyev tries to break the clinch but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Zinsou scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zinsou.
Bakiyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zinsou is looking to control Bakiyev's arms but Bakiyev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zinsou has his back to the ropes.
Zinsou leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Bakiyev keeps control of Zinsou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.

Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinsou is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Zinsou walks into a jab.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Zinsou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Zinsou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Zinsou's body.

Bakiyev gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.

Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakiyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zinsou jabs Bakiyev right on the nose. Bakiyev blinks but takes it well.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakiyev jabs Zinsou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zinsou scores with a jab.
Oh Bakiyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zinsou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zinsou connects with a quick right hand that sends Bakiyev tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yayi Zinsou!
In his post fight interview, Yayi Zinsou started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WKBC: Mom VS The Zealot 3
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Zinsou misses with a straight right.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a hook but Zinsou avoids it easily.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Zinsou's knee but Zinsou avoids it well.
Smith cracks the inside of Zinsou's front leg.
Zinsou lands with a shot to the body.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Zinsou circles away.
Smith throws a low kick but Zinsou avoids it.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.#CL2#
Zinsou gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Zinsou avoids the damage to the body.
Zinsou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Zinsou thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou. #T1#
Zinsou lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Zinsou checks the leg kick.
It looked like Zinsou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Awut Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zinsou avoids the head kick by Smith.
Zinsou moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zinsou.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith looks to clinch
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou stalling in the clinch.
Zinsou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Zinsou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Zinsou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zinsou avoids it.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Zinsou trying to land knees to the body.
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith avoiding damage as Zinsou throws knees to the body.
Smith keeps control of Zinsou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zinsou tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zinsou.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Zinsou throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zinsou tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Zinsou avoids the damage to the body.
Zinsou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Awut Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Zinsou is out of range.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zinsou staying out of range there.
Smith works over Zinsou's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith is looking to slow Zinsou down with leg kicks.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zinsou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zinsou is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zinsou slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinsou thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Zinsou.
Zinsou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Zinsou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Smith lands a head kick that bluckles Zinsou and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Smith no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice cross by Zinsou.
Zinsou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Zinsou swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Awut Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Zinsou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Zinsou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Zinsou gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.#BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zinsou's head backwards.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Zinsou and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zinsou stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zinsou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards. #CUT2#
Yayi Zinsou's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a hook but Zinsou blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Awut Smith takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Zinsou tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Zinsou working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zinsou.
Zinsou working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Zinsou collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Awut Smith!
Awut Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RESISTANCE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Cheating
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1##KD#
Tua scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Zinsou to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou looks winded!
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Zinsou dodges the punch combination from Tua.
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zinsou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Zinsou is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tua doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Zinsou crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Zinsou's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua!
David Tua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for El Cabare.
El Cabare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinsou moves away.
El Cabare throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinsou.
A jab from El Cabare misses.
El Cabare drops his hands momentarily and Zinsou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Cabare.
El Cabare misses the shot to the body.
Zinsou throws a body shot but no joy.
Zinsou sets himself, and El Cabare steps forward looking for the clinch! Zinsou avoids it this time.
El Cabare ducks right into an uppercut from Zinsou.
Zinsou lands with an uppercut that bounces El Cabare off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
El Cabare gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, El Cabare just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zinsou's brow.
El Cabare misses with an elbow strike.
El Cabare can't find room to land a body shot as Zinsou controls the action.
El Cabare throws an elbow that misses.
El Cabare misses with a punch on the inside.
El Cabare can't find room to land a body shot as Zinsou controls the action. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou lands a body shot. #CL#
Zinsou rushes El Cabare and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
El Cabare misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou throws a looping overhand right but El Cabare ducks down to avoid it.
El Cabare throws a leg kick but Zinsou checks it.
Zinsou throws a body shot but no joy.
El Cabare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zinsou misses with a body shot.
Zinsou connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Cabare.
El Cabare throws a leg kick
and El Cabare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Cabare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zinsou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Cabare.
Zinsou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
El Cabare throws a leg kick
and El Cabare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Cabare doesn't manage to clinch there - Zinsou circles away.
El Cabare connects with a right hand. Zinsou shakes it off.
Zinsou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Cabare drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
El Cabare misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Zinsou counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! El Cabare goes down! Zinsou rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... El Cabare is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
El Cabare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinsou. #T2#
El Cabare misses with a low kick.
El Cabare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zinsou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zinsou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from El Cabare misses. #CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou stalls. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Cabare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zinsou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Cabare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
El Cabare motions for Zinsou to come forward. El Cabare throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Cabare misses the jab.
El Cabare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Cabare looks winded!
Zinsou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Cabare on the side of the head.
El Cabare throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Zinsou has El Cabare up against the ropes in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson El Cabare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou should take that round, based on the knockdown.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
El Cabare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zinsou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zinsou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent El Cabare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Cabare misses with a left hand
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Cabare misses with a hook
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
El Cabare gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
El Cabare struggles to land a body shot inside as Zinsou controls his hands.
Zinsou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Cabare tries a body shot but Zinsou blocks it.
Zinsou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Cabare should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
With the fighters up against the ropes, El Cabare throws an elbow but misses.
Zinsou taking a breather.
Zinsou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Zinsou. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Cabare throws an elbow that misses.
El Cabare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zinsou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but El Cabare blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Zinsou slowing the pace effectively.
Zinsou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Cabare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zinsou's elbow.
Zinsou displaying some good clinch control by pressing El Cabare up against the ropes.
Zinsou blocking some punches. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.
El Cabare throws a right hand that misses
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Cabare looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinsou is just out of range.
El Cabare misses with an uppercut. Zinsou saw that one coming.#CL#
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Cabare closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
El Cabare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Cabare looks to land a right hand but Zinsou moved out of range.
Zinsou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zinsou cracks El Cabare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Cabare wants to land a leg kick but Zinsou is out of range.
Zinsou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD#
Zinsou connects with a beautiful left hand that drops El Cabare onto his butt! El Cabare bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#
El Cabare is rocked!#CL#
Zinsou forces El Cabare back against the ropes and clinches.
El Cabare is still on wobbly legs! Can Zinsou finish him?
El Cabare is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
El Cabare seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Zinsou clinches up with El Cabare and pushes him back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
El Cabare lands with a left to the head.
El Cabare is trying to break the clinch but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes.
El Cabare misses with a punch to the body.
El Cabare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Cabare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zinsou blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Cabare takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with El Cabare.
Zinsou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
El Cabare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Cabare can do to turn this around?
El Cabare wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully.
Yayi Zinsou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zinsou prevents a body shot from El Cabare.
El Cabare avoiding damage as Zinsou throws knees to the body.
Zinsou takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
El Cabare tries to stall but Zinsou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
El Cabare tries to throw a body punch but Zinsou avoids it by throwing El Cabare back against the ropes.
El Cabare has a couple of punches blocked by Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Cabare takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinsou connects with a good right hand that stumbles El Cabare. El Cabare circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zinsou lands with a right hand.
El Cabare lands a body shot.
Zinsou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
El Cabare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Cabare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
El Cabare takes one to the side of the head.
El Cabare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
El Cabare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson El Cabare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Cabare moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
El Cabare has a couple of punches blocked by Zinsou. #BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou keeps control of El Cabare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
El Cabare lands an uppercut.
Zinsou blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou has El Cabare pushed against the ropes.
Zinsou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Zinsou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Cabare swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zinsou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou connects with the punch.
El Cabare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Cabare throws a lazy uppercut
and Zinsou counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts El Cabare off his feet! El Cabare crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - El Cabare isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Zinsou screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Rising Dragon: 4
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
MP throws a head kick but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zinsou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MP manages to avoid it.
MP misses with a double jab.
MP waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zinsou.
Zinsou missing with a left hand there. MP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MP stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zinsou looks winded!
Zinsou throws a body punch but MP moves out of range.
We've been told by MP's head coaches at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MP throws a right and a left that Zinsou avoids nicely.
MP scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zinsou in his tracks.
MP getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MP throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MP will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MP throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinsou.
MP plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
MP lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinsou circles away quickly and effectively.
MP uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zinsou.#T1##CL2#
Zinsou gets a clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
MP throws a head kick that misses.
MP scores with a one two! Zinsou had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from MP.
Zinsou has had enough of the clinch but MP keeps him there for the moment.
Zinsou lands a left hand.
MP pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zinsou effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou throws a right hand that misses
and MP counters with a nice uppercut.
MP throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Zinsou checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MP avoiding damage.
Zinsou tries to break free but MP pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
MP manages to break the clinch.
MP throws a head kick but Zinsou moves out of range. #CL2#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
Zinsou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on MP - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zinsou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zinsou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MP dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! MP's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
MP throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zinsou dodges the punch combination from MP.
MP throws a lazy head kick
and Zinsou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MP getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MP throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Zinsou clinches.
Zinsou is trying to break free.#BC#
MP breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MP tries to bum rush Zinsou with a series of wild strikes but Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zinsou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zinsou cracks a nice hook into MP's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP cracks the inside of Zinsou's front leg.
Nice shot by MP.
Zinsou dodges the punch combination from MP.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
MP throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Zinsou.#T1#
MP misses with a few strikes there.
Zinsou misses with a straight right.
MP throws a series of punches but Zinsou avoids them all with ease.
MP lands a head kick. Zinsou smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MP throws a head kick but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou dodges the punch combination from MP.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zinsou throws out a counter right but MP avoids it with no problem.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
Zinsou lands with a right to the head.
MP throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zinsou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zinsou is looking to control MP's arms but MP gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zinsou has his back to the ropes. #T2#
MP throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zinsou tries a body shot but MP blocks it.
MP pushes off an throws an elbow but Zinsou leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but MP has him pressed against the ropes.
The referee calls for MP to work.
Zinsou scores with a hook to the body.
MP blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MP lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MP dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MP throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zinsou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Zinsou misses. #CL2#
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.
MP blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MP prevents a body shot from Zinsou.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MP.#BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MP moves away.
Zinsou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinsou 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.#CL2#
MP gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Zinsou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MP leaning against his opponent. #BC#
MP pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MP throws a nice looking combination but Zinsou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MP misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL2#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zinsou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michael MP is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zinsou looking to slow down the pace here.
MP is stalling here. #BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MP.
Zinsou throws a hook but MP avoids it easily.#T2#
MP swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zinsou is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MP is keeping busy.#BC#
MP breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael MP is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MP staying out of range there.
MP throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zinsou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MP's head.
Yayi Zinsou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MP pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MP 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael MP!
Michael MP decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Openweight GP: Round 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Cornell scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Cornell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Cornell moves away
and Cornell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Cornell there.
Cornell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zinsou's sensitive parts.
Zinsou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cornell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zinsou throws a looping overhand right but Cornell ducks down to avoid it.
Zinsou misses with a hook. Cornell ducked under it nicely.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Cornell pushes him off.
Cornell connects with a right hand. Zinsou shakes it off.
Zinsou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Cornell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou looks to throw the jab but Cornell is out of range.
Cornell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou. #CL2#
Cornell gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Cornell digs a right hand into Zinsou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zinsou's gas tank.
Zinsou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zinsou tries to break the clinch but Cornell is controlling the position. #T1#
Cornell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes.
Cornell pushes Zinsou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zinsou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornell is defending well for now.#BC#
Cornell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cornell lands a really nice looking cross but Zinsou seems unphased.
Zinsou misses with a body shot
and Cornell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Zinsou is rocked!
Zinsou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Cornell finish him?
Zinsou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cornell. That one must have hurt.
Zinsou looks winded!
Cornell connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Zinsou out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Cornell!
After winning the bout, Tony Cornell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WKBC 155 Finals
Date: Feb 20, 2020

#R1#
Bakiyev misses with a body punch
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.
Zinsou misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Zinsou is out of range.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev lands with a cross. #CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Bakiyev avoids the elbow strike from Zinsou, against the ropes. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakiyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakiyev circles away.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Nice defenses there by Bakiyev.
Zinsou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zinsou manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zinsou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Zinsou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Zinsou swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zinsou throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Zinsou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes Bakiyev back into the ropes.
Zinsou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakiyev keeps control of Zinsou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zinsou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bakiyev.
Zinsou lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Bakiyev manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes Bakiyev back into the ropes.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Zinsou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes Bakiyev back into the ropes.
Bakiyev prevents a body shot from Zinsou.
Zinsou stalling against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Zinsou throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Bakiyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zinsou stuns Bakiyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinsou is just out of range.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bakiyev misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Bakiyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou catches Bakiyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bakiyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##CL#
Zinsou takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakiyev wants to get back to striking at distance but Zinsou won't allow it.
Zinsou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bakiyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zinsou connects with a body shot.
Zinsou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Bakiyev is rocked!
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.
Zinsou takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves away
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakiyev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bakiyev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bakiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Zinsou finish him?
Zinsou lands a jab to Bakiyev's midsection.
Zinsou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev is breathing heavily.
Bakiyev walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zinsou! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 1
Date: Feb 06, 2020

#R1#
Hereford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zinsou to counter with a crisp jab.
Hereford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Hereford misses with a body kick.
Zinsou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Hereford as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zinsou misses with an elbow over the top.
Hereford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Zinsou.
Zinsou leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Zinsou just leaning against Hereford, taking a breather.
Hereford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hereford backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Zinsou.
Zinsou misses the jab.
Hereford misses the body punch
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Zinsou scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Hereford to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Zinsou away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Hereford got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#
Hereford is rocked!
Hereford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
Oh Hereford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hereford throws a head kick but Zinsou moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Hereford. That snapped Zinsou's head back.
Hereford seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Zinsou.
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hereford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Hereford moves out of range.
Hereford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hereford lands with a good body shot.
Zinsou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hereford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Zinsou.
Zinsou misses with a jab to the body
and Hereford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hereford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Hereford walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Zinsou rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Hereford has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Zinsou scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou blocks a body shot from Hereford.
Zinsou tries a knee to the head but Hereford blocks it. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes Hereford back into the ropes.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Hereford misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinsou taking a breather.#KD2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Hereford with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Hereford looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Hereford get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Hereford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hereford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hereford misses with a combination
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.
Zinsou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zinsou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zinsou jabs at Hereford's body.
Hereford throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Zinsou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Zinsou cracks Hereford with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hereford get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hereford looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hereford throws a combination that misses
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Hereford misses with a double jab.
Zinsou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Hereford pushes him off.
Hereford moves away from the strike by Zinsou.
Al Hereford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hereford looks to land a body kick but Zinsou moved away.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hereford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Zinsou with a hook.
Hereford throws a right hand that misses
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Zinsou cracks Hereford with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hereford get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hereford looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Zinsou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hereford throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Hereford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zinsou throws out a counter right but Hereford avoids it with no problem.
Zinsou jabs at Hereford's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hereford throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Zinsou counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Hereford to the mat, face first! Zinsou goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Hereford is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hereford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
Hereford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hereford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#KD2#
Hereford loses concentration momentarily and Zinsou takes advantage, cracking him with a big elbow that sends him off balance, tumbling to the mat. Hereford is forced to take a standing eight count before the referee allows him to continue the bout.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Hereford has been cut.
Zinsou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Hereford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hereford digs a good hook to Zinsou's body.
A head kick misses from Hereford. #T2#
Hereford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheers as Hereford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zinsou doesn't seem phased though.
Zinsou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Zinsou clinches up with Hereford and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zinsou stalling the fight.
Zinsou pushes Hereford back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zinsou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hereford avoids it.
Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hereford avoids a wild elbow strike from Zinsou.
Zinsou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hereford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zinsou connects with a jab.
Hereford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Hereford walks into a big right hand from Zinsou and goes down! The referee sends Zinsou to a neutral corner as Hereford gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Zinsou connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hereford out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Warzone 3
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
McGraber misses the jab.
The fighters circling - McGraber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zinsou misses with a straight left.
McGraber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zinsou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGraber manages to avoid it.
McGraber pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGraber throws a series of punches but Zinsou avoids them all with ease.
Zinsou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pucy McGraber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGraber 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 Zinsou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zinsou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGraber throws a poor cross that misses
and Zinsou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Zinsou has McGraber up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGraber misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Zinsou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully.
McGraber trying to stall but Zinsou improves his position. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Zinsou punishes McGraber's body with a nice straight punch.
Pucy McGraber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraber lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou lands a nice shot that snaps McGraber's head back.
McGraber throws a head kick that misses
and Zinsou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGraber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Zinsou.
McGraber misses with a body shot.
McGraber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGraber feints and then cracks Zinsou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zinsou down.
McGraber looks to land a right hand but Zinsou moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McGraber. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraber throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinsou.
McGraber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zinsou if he has to take too many more of those.
Zinsou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGraber is looking to land body kicks.
McGraber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Zinsou misses the target.
Zinsou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGraber lands with a cross. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zinsou. McGraber does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraber misses with the body kick
and Zinsou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGraber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGraber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGraber slips under a jab.
McGraber scoring well with a low kick there.
McGraber throws a leg kick that misses.
McGraber misses with a two punch combination.
Zinsou lands an overhand right.
Zinsou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGraber misses with a lunging right hand
and Zinsou counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
McGraber is rocked!
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zinsou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zinsou scores with a hook to the body. McGraber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from McGraber. Those never looked like landing.
Zinsou tries to clinch but McGraber moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pucy McGraber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes McGraber back into the ropes.
McGraber working aggressively here.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGraber is keeping busy.
McGraber misses with a body punch.
McGraber misses with some punches.
McGraber tries to throw a body punch but Zinsou avoids it by throwing McGraber back against the ropes.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGraber is keeping busy.
Zinsou blocks the elbow strike.
McGraber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zinsou lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
McGraber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zinsou takes an elbow to the temple.
Zinsou is struggling to control the position.
McGraber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
McGraber tries a body shot but Zinsou blocks it.
Zinsou tries to throw a body punch but McGraber avoids it by throwing Zinsou back against the ropes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGraber. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zinsou dodges an elbow strike from McGraber. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGraber 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.
Zinsou blocks a head kick by McGraber. #CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pucy McGraber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGraber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGraber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zinsou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Zinsou darts in and clinches McGraber up against the ropes.
McGraber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraber.
Zinsou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGraber blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGraber scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraber feints a jab promting Zinsou to slip. McGraber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zinsou slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGraber with a jab.#T2#
Zinsou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGraber was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinsou.
A big right from Zinsou misses.
Zinsou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraber.
McGraber throws out a counter right but Zinsou avoids it with no problem.
McGraber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinsou.
McGraber throws a looping overhand right but Zinsou ducks down to avoid it.
Zinsou staying out of range there.
McGraber looks to throw the jab but Zinsou is out of range.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGraber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGraber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zinsou in his tracks.
McGraber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zinsou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Zinsou clinches up with McGraber and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinsou.
Zinsou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGraber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGraber misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraber lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pucy McGraber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou'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#
McGraber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGraber lands a jab.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes McGraber back into the ropes.
McGraber tries to throw a body punch but Zinsou avoids it by throwing McGraber back against the ropes.
McGraber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGraber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou swings for the body but McGraber moves out of range.
McGraber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinsou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGraber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zinsou is out of range.
Zinsou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGraber.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGraber - that will leave a mark!
Zinsou tries to clinch up but McGraber circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but McGraber circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraber looks to land a combination but Zinsou avoids it well.
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGraber.
McGraber throws a sloppy body shot
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand. #T1#
Zinsou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGraber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGraber avoids the body shot from Zinsou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGraber! But no joy.
McGraber takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from McGraber both land. Nice combination.
McGraber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinsou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraber. Zinsou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zinsou moves out of range of the strikes.
Zinsou swings for the body but McGraber moves out of range.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGraber dips to his left and cracks Zinsou with an uppercut!#CL#
Zinsou pushes McGraber up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
McGraber misses with a head kick.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGraber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zinsou tries to move into range but McGraber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Zinsou is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from McGraber! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pucy McGraber!
Post fight, Pucy McGraber took to the microphone: 'My fellow Americans: Tonight, I am speaking to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border. Every day, Customs and Border Patrol agents encounter thousands of illegal immigrants trying to enter our country. We are out of space to hold them, and we have no'.

Event: Warzone 1
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Zinsou ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Tyson gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zinsou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Zinsou is controlling him.
Zinsou prevents a body shot from Tyson. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Tyson misses with a right hand
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zinsou staying out of range there.
Zinsou throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Zinsou cracks Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinsou.
Tyson misses with a hook. Zinsou ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou slips a straight right by Tyson.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zinsou's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Zinsou takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Zinsou works Tyson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Zinsou clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zinsou drives through and clinches with Tyson against the ropes.
Tyson throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zinsou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zinsou. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Zinsou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zinsou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zinsou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Zinsou controls the action.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Zinsou. #BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Zinsou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zinsou just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zinsou rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson tries a body shot but Zinsou blocks it.
Tyson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Tyson lands an elbow just above Zinsou 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yayi Zinsou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zinsou throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Zinsou takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson tries to work over Zinsou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinsou.
Zinsou is trying to stall.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zinsou's elbow.
Tyson tries a body shot but Zinsou blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zinsou controls his hands.
Zinsou stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tyson gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Tyson lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Zinsou is rocked!
Tyson lands a body punch.
Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson cracks Zinsou with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Zinsou goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Zinsou wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Tyson!

Event: K1 Kings: 5
Date: Jan 02, 2020

#R1#
Zinsou throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Zinsou moves out of range. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zinsou! But no joy.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Zinsou improves position.
Zinsou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Alexandrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Zinsou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
Zinsou pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou with a hook.#CL#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Zinsou in a clinch.
Zinsou misses with an elbow strike.
Zinsou is stalling here. #BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinsou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zinsou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zinsou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
A jab from Zinsou finds it's way through Alexandrov's defenses.
Zinsou lands a lovely overhand right.
Zinsou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zinsou connects with the punch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Zinsou circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zinsou misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Zinsou back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinsou circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Zinsou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexandrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinsou is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Zinsou into the ropes.#T1#
Zinsou working aggressively here.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zinsou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zinsou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Alexandrov rushes Zinsou and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou misses with a knee to the head.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zinsou can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zinsou swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL2#
Zinsou has Alexandrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Zinsou blocks it.
Come on Zinsou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zinsou rushes Alexandrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zinsou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinsou.
Alexandrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Zinsou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Zinsou has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alexandrov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
Zinsou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Zinsou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Zinsou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov letting Zinsou take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zinsou digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov wants to stall. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zinsou. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zinsou at a distance.
Alexandrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Zinsou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Zinsou takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov. #T2#
Zinsou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinsou struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
Zinsou is trying to break free.
Zinsou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Zinsou.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zinsou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zinsou throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexandrov being controlled against the ropes.
Zinsou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zinsou misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Alexandrov.
I think Zinsou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
A very excited looking Yayi Zinsou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Rick's Rumble 2
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Zinsou rushes Tua and presses him up against the ropes.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Zinsou.
Tua lands a right hand.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zinsou lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zinsou. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Zinsou misses
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#CL#
Zinsou has managed to clinch.
Zinsou lands a nice uppercut.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tua misses.
Zinsou moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Zinsou finds it's target.
Tua misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Tua scores with a four punch combination!
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zinsou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zinsou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua wants to counter with a clinch but Zinsou pushes him away.#CL#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with Tua.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Tua. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua tries to clinch up.
Tua avoids the body shot from Zinsou.
Zinsou connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua throws a body punch but Zinsou moves out of range.
Tua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zinsou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zinsou lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the ropes and back into range.
Zinsou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zinsou throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Zinsou has Tua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Zinsou throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Zinsou to work.
Tua misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #CL#
Zinsou gets a clinch. #T3#
Zinsou blocks an uppercut.
Zinsou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zinsou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tua's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Tua. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou is looking to wear down Tua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zinsou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Zinsou walks into a big right hand from Tua and goes down! The referee sends Tua to a neutral corner as Zinsou gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinsou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zinsou walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Zinsou is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). David Tua!

Event: AKT 7 Vegas Secrets
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Zinsou throws a hook but Bandichoo blocks it.
Bandichoo lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
We've been told by Bandichoo's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zinsou takes one on the button.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bandichoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Bandichoo does it's job there.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo avoids the body shot from Zinsou.
Bandichoo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandichoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Bandichoo is having none of it.
Zinsou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Zinsou.
Bandichoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou blocks a leg kick.
Zinsou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Bandichoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zinsou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Zinsou has Bandichoo up against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bandichoo lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou throws a hook but Bandichoo blocks it.
Zinsou blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bandichoo. That's going to slow Zinsou down.
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Bandichoo pushes him off.
Zinsou avoids a kick to the body.
Zinsou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandichoo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zinsou swings for the body but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Bandichoo keeps it at a distance.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zinsou if he has to take too many more of those.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Zinsou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zinsou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Bandichoo keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Bandichoo there.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bandichoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bandichoo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Zinsou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandichoo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zinsou.
Bandichoo lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Zinsou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Bandichoo is having none of it.
Bandichoo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zinsou just manages to avoid it.
Zinsou misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo lands a head kick. Zinsou smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zinsou.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bandichoo.
Zinsou misses with a body punch.
Bandichoo lands a nice uppercut.
Zinsou stalling in the clinch.
Zinsou misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Bandichoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Bandichoo is avoiding it.
Zinsou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
Bandichoo misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Bandichoo lands with a shot to the body.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Zinsou sees coming a mile off.
Zinsou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Zinsou backs away, Bandichoo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Zinsou slips the punch.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bandichoo to score with a decent uppercut.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bandichoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bandichoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo catches Zinsou napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Zinsou crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Bandichoo raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taz Bandichoo!
Taz Bandichoo very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RH109
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Fukumatsu lands a jab.
Fukumatsu lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou slips a jab from Fukumatsu.
Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukumatsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fukumatsu misses with a body punch
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Fukumatsu.
Zinsou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Fukumatsu pushes him off.
Fukumatsu thuds a left hand into Zinsou's body.
Fukumatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumatsu lands with a cross.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukumatsu scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fukumatsu, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumatsu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zinsou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zinsou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukumatsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fukumatsu lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Zinsou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zinsou cracks Fukumatsu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fukumatsu throws a body punch but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fukumatsu at a distance.
Zinsou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumatsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumatsu misses with a hook to the body
and Zinsou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumatsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fukumatsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumatsu.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumatsu misses the target.
It looked like Zinsou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukumatsu throws a body punch but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fukumatsu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozutsu Fukumatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumatsu misses the target.
Fukumatsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinsou moves away.#T2#
Zinsou tries to move into range but Fukumatsu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumatsu misses with a body shot
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Fukumatsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumatsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zinsou avoids the body shot from Fukumatsu.
It looked like Zinsou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Fukumatsu forces Zinsou back against the ropes and clinches.
Fukumatsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukumatsu can't find room to land a body shot as Zinsou controls the action.
Nice body punch from Fukumatsu - that landed with a thud.
Fukumatsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zinsou's elbow.
Fukumatsu misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumatsu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zinsou wants to break free but Fukumatsu has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukumatsu scores with a hook to the body.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
A short right from Fukumatsu on the inside.
Fukumatsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fukumatsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozutsu Fukumatsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fukumatsu connects with a body shot that sends Zinsou's belly button to the back.
Fukumatsu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand.
Fukumatsu misses the body punch
and Zinsou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumatsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukumatsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fukumatsu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fukumatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumatsu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zinsou rather than just go for the knockout.
Fukumatsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinsou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fukumatsu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zinsou looks to throw the jab but Fukumatsu is out of range.
Zinsou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumatsu.
Zinsou lands with a straight right. Fukumatsu didn't see that one coming.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fukumatsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fukumatsu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Fukumatsu instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Fukumatsu.
Zinsou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fukumatsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukumatsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Fukumatsu - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Fukumatsu pushes Zinsou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fukumatsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukumatsu gets through Zinsou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fukumatsu scores with a shoulder strike.
Fukumatsu misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumatsu lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fukumatsu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fukumatsu pushes Zinsou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukumatsu scores with a hook to the body.
Fukumatsu lands a body shot.
Fukumatsu scores with a shot to the side of Zinsou's head. #ROC2#
Zinsou is rocked!
Fukumatsu cracks Zinsou with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Zinsou goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Zinsou wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
Ozutsu Fukumatsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RH97
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou misses with a body shot.
Zinsou throws a hook to the side of Tymonowicz's head but Tymonowicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zinsou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tymonowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tymonowicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#BC#
Tymonowicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Tymonowicz is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Tymonowicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tymonowicz connects with a high kick.
Zinsou misses with a hook to the body
letting Tymonowicz counter with a right hand.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Tymonowicz circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymonowicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zinsou is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tymonowicz doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Zinsou crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Zinsou's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henryk Tymonowicz!
Henryk Tymonowicz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RH89
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Miles Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks. #BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miles Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight.
Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miles Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Zinsou misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Miles Iii misses its target.
Zinsou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miles Iii throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Miles Iii lands a head shot.
Zinsou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Zinsou blocks it.
Zinsou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii misses with some punches.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but Miles Iii is controlling him.
Zinsou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Miles Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zinsou tries a body shot but Miles Iii blocks it.
Miles Iii lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target. #CL2#
Zinsou clinches up with Miles Iii and pushes him back against the ropes.
Miles Iii tries to stall but Zinsou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miles Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miles Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miles Iii avoiding damage as Zinsou throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Zinsou avoids it easily.
Zinsou looks to throw the jab but Miles Iii is out of range. #CL2#
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks.
Miles Iii is trying to push Zinsou away but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Miles Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Zinsou stalling in the clinch but Miles Iii improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miles Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miles Iii is keeping busy.
Miles Iii tries to circle away but Zinsou has him pinned against the ropes.
Miles Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miles Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miles Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Miles Iii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miles Iii blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Zinsou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii avoiding damage as Zinsou throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Miles Iii misses with a leg kick.
Zinsou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Zinsou.
Nice uppercut lands for Zinsou. That snapped Miles Iii's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Miles Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Zinsou slips a straight right by Miles Iii.#CL2#
Miles Iii gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch. #BC#
Miles Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a right hand
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miles Iii misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Zinsou instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Miles Iii gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch. #BC#
Miles Iii breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Zinsou rushes Miles Iii and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Miles Iii tries to break the clinch but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Miles Iii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zinsou blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Miles Iii tries to clinch but Zinsou moves away
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2#
Zinsou has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zinsou scores with a jab to the head.
Zinsou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Zinsou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Miles Iii is having none of it.
Zinsou takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miles Iii, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miles Iii can't break the clinch.
Miles Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles Iii.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miles Iii is keeping busy.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Zinsou rushes Miles Iii and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Zinsou'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!
Miles Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Zinsou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Miles Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zinsou doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Miles Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zinsou is stalling here.
Miles Iii lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boobie Miles Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miles Iii. Miles Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miles Iii darts in trying to clinch
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou connects with a body shot.
Miles Iii missing with a left hand there. Zinsou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zinsou throws a shot from downtown. Miles Iii moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zinsou staying out of range there.
Miles Iii moves out of range as Zinsou strikes.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinsou circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Miles Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Zinsou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Miles Iii.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Zinsou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Miles Iii misses the target.
Miles Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miles Iii cracks the inside of Zinsou's front leg. #T1##CL2#
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou slips a straight right by Miles Iii.
Zinsou throws the left hand but Miles Iii avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Miles Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zinsou catches Miles Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miles Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zinsou 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.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that Zinsou avoids nicely.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Zinsou. #BC2#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou scores with a hook to the body. Miles Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miles Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Miles Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miles Iii throws a series of punches but Zinsou moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Miles Iii keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou avoids the body shot from Miles Iii. #CL2#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii tries to break the clinch but Zinsou is controlling the position. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Zinsou has managed to clinch.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinsou takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zinsou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miles Iii taking a breather.
Zinsou trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Miles Iii.
Zinsou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Zinsou.
Zinsou effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Miles Iii.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RH75
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bin closes the distance and clinches.
Bin scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bin fails to land.
Bin misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bin works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Bin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zinsou.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bin breaks from the clinch.
Bin throws the left hand but Zinsou avoids the punch easily.
Bin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zinsou.
Zinsou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin.#CL#
Bin forces Zinsou back against the ropes and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou controlling the action here for a moment.
Bin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Bin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Bin throws a body punch but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou lands a really nice looking cross but Bin seems unphased.
Bin connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Zinsou has Bin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bin looking to throw knees to the head but Zinsou is blocking nicely.
Bin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zinsou blocks it with crossed arms.
Zinsou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Bin.
Bin scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bin fails to land. #BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bin swinging wildly here.
Vunny Bin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou scores with a 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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bin. #CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinsou. #T2##BC2#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zinsou cracks Bin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Zinsou rushes Bin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Bin manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou tests Bin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Zinsou.#CL#
Bin clinches up with Zinsou and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zinsou taking a breather.
Zinsou taking a breather.
Zinsou misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Bin scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bin swings wildly with an uppercut but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bin breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vunny Bin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bin ducks under a wild hook from Zinsou.#CL2#
Zinsou clinches. #BC#
Bin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vunny Bin is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Bin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zinsou.
Bin scores a nice knee to the body.
Bin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bin is leaning against Zinsou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Bin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Zinsou walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Bin rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Zinsou has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zinsou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bin lands a right hook to the body.
Zinsou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zinsou is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bin closes the distance and pushes Zinsou back into the ropes.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1##BC#
Bin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but Bin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin throws a lazy right hand but Zinsou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Bin keeps it at a distance.
Bin throws a leg kick which misses Zinsou's front leg but catches the back leg as Zinsou tries to avoid it.
Bin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zinsou moves away.#CL2#
Zinsou gets a clinch.
Bin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zinsou can do to turn this around?#BC#
Bin breaks the clinch.
Bin is looking to clinch but Zinsou is avoiding it.
Bin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zinsou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zinsou is just out of range.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bin plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Zinsou to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Zinsou just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vunny Bin!
A very excited looking Vunny Bin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RH65
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Bobaszewski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Bobaszewski keeps it at a distance.
Bobaszewski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Bobaszewski misses with a head kick.
Zinsou throws a hook to the side of Bobaszewski's head but Bobaszewski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and pushes Bobaszewski back into the ropes.
Bobaszewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zinsou digs a good body shot into Bobaszewski's ribs.
A good leg kick by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Bobaszewski in a clinch.
Zinsou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski cracks Zinsou with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bobaszewski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bobaszewski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Bobaszewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zinsou's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobaszewski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bobaszewski crunches a lovely knee into Zinsou's ribcage.
Bobaszewski has Zinsou pressed against the ropes, preventing Zinsou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bobaszewski clinches.
Zinsou trying to stall but Bobaszewski improves his position.
Zinsou wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobaszewski won't allow it.
Bobaszewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bobaszewski tries to work over Zinsou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zinsou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobaszewski keeps control of Zinsou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zinsou has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bobaszewski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zinsou can turn it around.
Bobaszewski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bobaszewski cracks Zinsou with a nice body shot.
Bobaszewski digs a right hand underneath Zinsou's ribcage. Zinsou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bobaszewski.
Zinsou looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Bobaszewski. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Bobaszewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobaszewski is working Zinsou over against the ropes.
Bobaszewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zinsou tries to break free but Bobaszewski pushes him back against the ropes.
Zinsou tries to stall but Bobaszewski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bobaszewski works on Zinsou's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Bobaszewski as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski working Zinsou over with knees to the body.
Bobaszewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobaszewski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zinsou takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobaszewski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zinsou or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobaszewski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bobaszewski lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bobaszewski.
A right handed body shot lands from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Bobaszewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Bobaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Bobaszewski moves into range and clinches up with Zinsou.
Bobaszewski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zinsou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bobaszewski cracks Zinsou with a nice body shot.
Bobaszewski is working Zinsou over against the ropes.
Bobaszewski lands an uppercut.
Bobaszewski is leaning against Zinsou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bobaszewski lands a nice uppercut.
Bobaszewski lands an elbow just above Zinsou 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobaszewski.
Zinsou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobaszewski is defending well for now.
Bobaszewski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Zinsou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bobaszewski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobaszewski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zinsou.
Bobaszewski scores with a hook to the body.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobaszewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bobaszewski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski scores with a shot to the side of Zinsou's head.
Bobaszewski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bobaszewski lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobaszewski blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bobaszewski.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bobaszewski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zinsou can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobaszewski.
Good body shot from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobaszewski lands a body shot.
Bobaszewski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobaszewski scores with a shot to the side of Zinsou's head.
Bobaszewski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bobaszewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Zinsou controls his hands. #T2#
Bobaszewski lands a good knee to the midsection. Zinsou won't want to take too many of those.
Bobaszewski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobaszewski digs a right hand underneath Zinsou's ribcage. Zinsou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bobaszewski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bobaszewski lands a body shot.
Bobaszewski landing knees to the body.
Bobaszewski lands a nice elbow.
Bobaszewski scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobaszewski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Bobaszewski.
Knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobaszewski scores with a hook to the body.
Bobaszewski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bobaszewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Bobaszewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobaszewski digs a right hand underneath Zinsou's ribcage. Zinsou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Bobaszewski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Bobaszewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zinsou takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zinsou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobaszewski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobaszewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobaszewski cracks the inside of Zinsou's front leg.
Bobaszewski cracks Zinsou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bobaszewski keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bobaszewski.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bobaszewski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zinsou scrambles back to his feet.
Zinsou blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Zinsou has Bobaszewski up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Bobaszewski on the inside. #T1#
Bobaszewski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zinsou looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobaszewski.
Zinsou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobaszewski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Zinsou is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bobaszewski obliges.
Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobaszewski finish him?
Bobaszewski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Zinsou with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Zinsou looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Zinsou get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
A very excited looking Krzysztof Bobaszewski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou digs a good hook to ONeal's body.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Zinsou rushes ONeal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zinsou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Zinsou darts in and clinches ONeal up against the ropes.
ONeal is trying to break free.
Zinsou just leaning against ONeal, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeal should have avoided that one.
Zinsou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou scores with a crisp jab that stopped ONeal in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeal! But no joy.
ONeal misses with a two punch combination.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeal circles away.
Zinsou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ONeal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zinsou tries to clinch up
and ONeal counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
ONeal misses with a body shot.
Zinsou moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou cracks ONeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinsou is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zinsou pushes ONeal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeal circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zinsou takes a swing at ONeal's ribcage but misses.
ONeal ducks under a wild hook from Zinsou.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but ONeal pushes him off.
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Zinsou rushes ONeal and presses him up against the ropes.
ONeal gets through Zinsou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
ONeal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zinsou forces ONeal back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou tries to clinch but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zinsou on the side of the head.#CL#
Zinsou instigates a clinch. #BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
ONeal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Zinsou swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with ONeal.
ONeal can't break the clinch.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Zinsou has the dominant position.
Zinsou blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeal can do to turn this around?
Zinsou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ONeal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zinsou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zinsou on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Zinsou. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
Zinsou taking a breather.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
ONeal tries to circle away but Zinsou has him pinned against the ropes.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch but Zinsou keeps him there for the moment.
ONeal is trying to push Zinsou away but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ONeal as Zinsou tries to tie him up. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou tries to clinch but ONeal is having none of it.
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zinsou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ONeal doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou throws out a loose jab but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Zinsou drives through and clinches with ONeal against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
ONeal misses with a straight left.
ONeal misses with a wild body shot.
Zinsou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeal circles away. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou lands a knee to the body.
Yayi Zinsou has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch.
Zinsou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ONeal avoids the body shot from Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou misses with a wild body shot.
Zinsou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.#CL#
ONeal tries to keep at a distance but Zinsou has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaquille ONeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch but Zinsou keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ONeal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeal swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
ONeal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Zinsou tries to clinch up.#CL#
Zinsou clinches.
Zinsou prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
Zinsou is looking to control ONeal's arms but ONeal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zinsou has his back to the ropes.
Zinsou lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ONeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zinsou here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zinsou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zinsou looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Zinsou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RH40
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Zinsou has Ventura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou is pushing Ventura up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Ventura takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Zinsou clinches. #BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou checks a leg kick.
Ventura defending well as Zinsou loads up on a big left hand.
Zinsou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ventura misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Zinsou - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Zinsou throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with Ventura.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ventura is keeping busy.#BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Zinsou throwing a counter right hand but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zinsou lands a nice looking body shot.
Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ventura.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Ventura.#CL#
Zinsou drives through and clinches with Ventura against the ropes. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #T2#
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to stall but Ventura improves his position.
Ventura looking to stall. #BC2#
Ventura breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Ventura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Ventura gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Zinsou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Zinsou forces Ventura back against the ropes and clinches.
Ventura lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zinsou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zinsou lands with a nice body punch.
Ventura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zinsou is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Zinsou defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Ventura finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses.
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ventura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Zinsou is looking to counter punch.
Ventura 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Zinsou forces Ventura back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ventura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Zinsou pushes Ventura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou stalls.
Zinsou blocking some punches.
Zinsou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ventura gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zinsou.
Zinsou can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Ventura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zinsou is trying to stall.
Yayi Zinsou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Zinsou.
Ventura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Zinsou taking a breather.
Zinsou misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Zinsou avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the ropes. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ventura doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Ventura's cut even more.
Ventura misses with a left hand
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zinsou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Zinsou counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Ventura to the mat, face first! Zinsou goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Ventura is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Zinsou misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Ventura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ventura walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ventura is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RH26
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou keeps control of Miles Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miles Iii putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zinsou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miles Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miles Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Miles Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miles Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zinsou looks winded!
Miles Iii working Zinsou over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Miles Iii. #BC#
Miles Iii manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miles Iii.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Miles Iii clinches.
Miles Iii scores with a shot to the side of Zinsou's head. #BC#
Miles Iii breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Miles Iii keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Miles Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles Iii slips a straight right by Zinsou.
Miles Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Miles Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zinsou's sensitive parts.
Miles Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou misses with a body shot. #T1#
Miles Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zinsou punishes Miles Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Miles Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miles Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zinsou counter with a right hand.
Miles Iii defending well as Zinsou loads up on a big left hand.
Miles Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Miles Iii misses with a looping right.
Zinsou looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Miles Iii drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Zinsou onto his butt! Zinsou pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Zinsou.
Zinsou wants to clinch.
Miles Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zinsou.#CL2#
Zinsou gets a clinch.
Miles Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zinsou - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Zinsou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Miles Iii misses the target.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miles Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miles Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zinsou. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miles Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Zinsou.
Zinsou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zinsou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Miles Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miles Iii is keeping busy.
Zinsou throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zinsou misses with a hook.
Miles Iii throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Miles Iii misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with Miles Iii.#BC2#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Miles Iii in a clinch.
Zinsou is trying to maintain a safe position but Miles Iii gets an underhook and turns Zinsou into the ropes.
Zinsou takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miles Iii.
Miles Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zinsou can do to turn this around?
Miles Iii is trying to push Zinsou away but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zinsou working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miles Iii.
A frustrated look appears on Miles Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Miles Iii has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Miles Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles Iii connects with a quick right hand that sends Zinsou tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boobie Miles Iii!
Boobie Miles Iii opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RH17
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou swings widly with a right hand
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#CL2#
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego is leaning against Zinsou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zinsou tries to circle away but Diego has him pinned against the ropes.
Zinsou is trying to maintain a safe position but Diego gets an underhook and turns Zinsou into the ropes.
Diego pushes Zinsou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zinsou looks winded!
Diego digs a right hand into Zinsou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zinsou's gas tank.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego works on Zinsou's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Good body shot from Diego. #T1#
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego pushes Zinsou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Zinsou's ribcage. Zinsou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego just leaning against Zinsou, taking a breather.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego works on Zinsou's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Diego.
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Diego. #BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou blocks a head kick by Diego.
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zinsou throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Diego avoids the body shot from Zinsou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Diego catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Zinsou stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Zinsou walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Zinsou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Zinsou crumples to the floor! Diego milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Draughn Diego!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Zinsou misses.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Mannerheim takes a swing at Zinsou's ribcage but misses.
Zinsou with the counter takedown but Mannerheim avoids it easily.#TD2#
Zinsou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zinsou is in Mannerheim's guard.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Mannerheim blocks nicely.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mannerheim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mannerheim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mannerheim preventing the sweep.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Mannerheim is having none of it.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.
Zinsou controlling Mannerheim's posture.
Mannerheim trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou pulls Mannerheim in to control the position. #T2#
Mannerheim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mannerheim trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Zinsou has closed the distance and engaged Mannerheim in a clinch.
Mannerheim cracks Zinsou with a nice body shot.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mannerheim to keep the fight standing.
Zinsou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mannerheim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mannerheim breaks from the clinch.
Mannerheim tries to land a front kick but Zinsou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Mannerheim's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Mannerheim, which made it look bad.
It appears Mannerheim was looking to counter with a kick there.
Urho Mannerheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mannerheim defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Mannerheim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mannerheim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinsou.
Zinsou looks for a takedown but Mannerheim sprawls well.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mannerheim scores with a body shot.
Zinsou has his takedown stuffed
and Mannerheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Mannerheim as Zinsou shoots in.
Mannerheim tests Zinsou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urho Mannerheim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou with a poor takedown
and Mannerheim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mannerheim connects with a jab.
Mannerheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4##CL2#
Zinsou has Mannerheim up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannerheim lands a body shot.
Mannerheim scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#BC#
Mannerheim breaks from the clinch.
Mannerheim scores with a shot to the body.
Mannerheim swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Mannerheim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zinsou stuns Mannerheim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown. Mannerheim tries to sprawl out of it but Zinsou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mannerheim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mannerheim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zinsou's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Mannerheim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zinsou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zinsou is chipping away with strikes.
Zinsou working the body and head with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mannerheim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zinsou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mannerheim is trying to get back to half guard.
Zinsou in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zinsou scoring with punches from side control.
Mannerheim taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC2#
Mannerheim is rocked!
Zinsou lands a strong strike to the head of Mannerheim. That's dazed him! Zinsou looking to finish here. Mannerheim is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Zinsou lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Trash Fights 13(265 structure
Date: Feb 04, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou with a poor takedown
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Karlsson is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of it. #T1#
Karlsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou throwing shots but Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou throwing shots but Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Zinsou trying to control from half guard but Karlsson is working away.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zinsou has his takedown stuffed
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalle Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Karlsson leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Zinsou manages to avoid it.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Zinsou out cold! What a finish! Karlsson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
A relieved looking Kalle Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou dives in for a single leg takedown but Barrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zinsou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Zinsou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barrera on his heels. He'll look to pass Barrera's guard now, I'm sure.
Barrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zinsou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barrera's head.
Barrera is controlling Zinsou's posture.
We've been hearing that Zinsou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zinsou stands and throws Barrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zinsou is working Barrera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barrera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zinsou grinds an elbow into Barrera's temple.
You can see the frustration on Barrera's face as Zinsou controls the position.
Barrera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zinsou cracks Barrera with a big right hand but Barrera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#
Barrera is rocked!
Zinsou in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barrera looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zinsou turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
A less than humble Yayi Zinsou misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ABW 188 Kai - Wild
Date: Jan 03, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zinsou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zinsou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zinsou shoots for a takedown but Hoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Hoi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zinsou misses with a wild body shot.
Pina Colada Hoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hoi tries to sprawl but Zinsou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoi is trying to stand.
Hoi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hoi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou trying to mount his opponent but Hoi defends it.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoi defending well though.
Zinsou prevents Hoi from standing back up.
Hoi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoi is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoi is trying to stand back up but Zinsou is controlling him
We've been hearing that Zinsou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoi is trying to stand up here but Zinsou is controlling him well. #T2#
Zinsou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zinsou misses with a head shot. Hoi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Hoi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Hoi wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Hoi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Hoi. No joy for Zinsou on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hoi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zinsou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoi lands with a nice combination. Zinsou backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou looks for a takedown but Hoi sprawls well.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt - Hoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Hoi.
Zinsou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoi takes a swing at Zinsou's ribcage but misses.
Hoi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoi tries to sprawl out of it but Zinsou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoi misses with a double jab. #TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoi to the mat! Hoi manages to get full guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoi is keeping the position for now.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.
Zinsou throws a strike but Hoi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pina Colada Hoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hoi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoi throws a body punch but Zinsou moves out of range.
Hoi misses with a straight left.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Zinsou dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoi pinned against the cage. Hoi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou tries to move into range but Hoi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoi to the mat! Hoi manages to get full guard.
Hoi wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou trying to control but Hoi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hoi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou is in close to Hoi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zinsou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoi avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Hoi.
Pina Colada Hoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zinsou has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoi to the mat! Hoi manages to get full guard.
Zinsou is in close to Hoi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving. #T3#
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou stops Hoi from standing up.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou throws a strike but Hoi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zinsou will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Zinsou wants to stand up but Hoi is controlling him.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoi wants to stand but Zinsou has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zinsou striking off his back but it's not causing Hoi any problems.
Hoi wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoi enables Zinsou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou prevents Hoi from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.
Hoi wants to get back to his feet but Zinsou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yayi Zinsou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zinsou takes one to the side of the head.
Zinsou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoi avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zinsou. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoi enables Zinsou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou prevents Hoi from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Zinsou looking to sit in guard and control but Hoi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zinsou controlling the position.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.
Hoi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Hoi is having none of it.
Hoi tries to stand but Zinsou is controlling from the bottom.
Hoi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoi throws a nice looking combination but Zinsou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hoi as Zinsou shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hoi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zinsou. #CL2#
Hoi darts in and clinches Zinsou up against the cage.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Hoi manages to get underhooks.
Zinsou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Hoi jumps guard.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Hoi's brow.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoi has wrist control.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou postures up in Hoi's guard and throws a big left but Hoi blocks it.
Zinsou is working Hoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #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.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoi wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou throws a strike but Hoi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zinsou striking off his back but it's not causing Hoi any problems.
Hoi tries to stand but Zinsou is controlling from the bottom.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Hoi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zinsou trying to control the action but Hoi is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pina Colada Hoi.
I think Hoi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ABW 182 Turner - Monkey
Date: Dec 06, 2018

#R1#
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
Zinsou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laine counters with a left to the body.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou scores with a nice right hand.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Zinsou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zinsou's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou misses with a takedown
and Laine counters with a low kick, right behind Zinsou 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zinsou.
Laine is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Zinsou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Laine stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laine tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laine to the ground. Laine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Laine lands a big head kick that sends Zinsou tumbling to the mat! Laine takes a step backwards and waves Zinsou back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Laine slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zinsou.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Zinsou's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Zinsou gets tackled into the cage by Laine. Laine maintains the clinch. #T2#
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Laine.
A hook to the body from Laine.
A short left from Laine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him. #TD#
Laine gets caught napping as Zinsou dives in and scores a takedown. Laine manages to retain guard.
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.
Laine is looking to stand up but Zinsou isn't so interested in that idea.
Laine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou stops Laine from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Laine wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it. #ES2#
Laine has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zinsou has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Laine lands an uppercut.
Laine lands a hook that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards. #ROC2#
Zinsou is rocked!#T3#
A right hand to the body from Laine.
Oh Zinsou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Zinsou.
Laine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Zinsou. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Zinsou out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oulu Laine!
Oulu Laine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 169 Arendse - Osinen
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1##TD#
Trabowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zinsou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zinsou lands a couple of digs.
Trabowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trabowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trabowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Trabowski wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Trabowski keeps moving.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trabowski is pulling down on Zinsou's head. It's preventing any offense from Zinsou, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou trying to control but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trabowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou scoring with some ground and pound.
Trabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trabowski controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Trabowski keeps moving.
Trabowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Trabowski keeps moving.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Zinsou looking to sit in guard and control but Trabowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zinsou has momentary wrist control but Trabowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Trabowski trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou trying to keep a closed guard but Trabowski is proving a slippery customer.
Trabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou is looking to stand up but Trabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Trabowski trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Trabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trabowski lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trabowski is one step ahead there.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Trabowski passes into half guard.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Trabowski is working Zinsou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zinsou is adopting a defensive guard.
Trabowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trabowski works over Zinsou with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trabowski with a nice head shot there.
Trabowski works over Zinsou with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Trabowski from controlling successfully.
Trabowski 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yayi Zinsou will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Trabowski swinging wildly here.
Trabowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trabowski defends it nicely.
Trabowski dances in with a quick combination. Zinsou is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Trabowski snaps Zinsou's head back. Zinsou stumbles backwards against the cage. Trabowski steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Zinsou's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Zinsou just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jakub Trabowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakub Trabowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1#
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Douglass counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douglass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
A jab from Douglass finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Murdo Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Douglass shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglass. That's going to slow Zinsou down. #CL2#
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglass, pushing him back against the cage.
Zinsou misses with a knee to the head.
Zinsou looking for a takedown. #T1#
Zinsou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglass throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Douglass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglass swivels and escapes.
Zinsou blocks a head kick by Douglass.
Douglass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zinsou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglass finds it's way round the side to connect with Zinsou's head.
Douglass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zinsou's head backwards.
Zinsou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Douglass. That one must have hurt.
Zinsou looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Douglass throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Zinsou is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murdo Douglass!
Our winner, Murdo Douglass, 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: ABW 149 Lopez - Jackson
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Zinsou's head back.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson swings for the body but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Zinsou drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zinsou is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T1#
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson wants to control but Zinsou is keeping him busy.
Zinsou wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinsou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Jackson prevents Zinsou from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zinsou is retaining full guard.
Zinsou pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Jackson won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zinsou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zinsou on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zinsou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zinsou off to one side.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson cracks Zinsou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Zinsou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zinsou has time to react.
A left lands for Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zinsou dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zinsou's head and hops out.#T4#
Good shot there by Jackson.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Zinsou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson cracks Zinsou with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zinsou falls to his knees and Jackson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Jackson!
A very excited looking Mike Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 141 Lopez - Turnbull
Date: Jun 26, 2018

#R1##CL#
Skubini moves into range and clinches up with Zinsou.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zinsou is defending well for now.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zinsou is defending well for now.
Skubini crunches a lovely knee into Zinsou's ribcage.
Zinsou looks winded!
Skubini lands a good knee to the midsection. Zinsou won't want to take too many of those.
Skubini lands a body shot.
Skubini lands with a right to the head.
Skubini lands a shoulder strike.
Skubini lands a good knee to the midsection. Zinsou won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Skubini.
Zinsou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Skubini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skubini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zinsou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skubini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skubini scores a nice knee to the body.
Skubini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zinsou takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Skubini. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Skubini lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Skubini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skubini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zinsou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skubini.
Skubini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skubini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skubini.
Skubini lands with a light punch inside.
Skubini lands a good knee to the midsection. Zinsou won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Skubini.
Skubini lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skubini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skubini.
Skubini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Skubini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skubini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
Skubini lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Zinsou is rocked!
Skubini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Skubini finish him?
Skubini lands a big right hand that drops Zinsou! The killer instinct kicks in and Skubini finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Skubini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Skubini!
A victorious Stefano Skubini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 133 Lopez- Uesugi
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
White is trying to pull guard but Zinsou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Zinsou breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Zinsou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zinsou works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.#ROC2#
White is rocked!#T1#
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zinsou arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! White's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ABW 125 Ali - Huhrera II
Date: Apr 26, 2018

#R1#
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Skubini circles away easily
and Skubini counters with a nice body shot.
Skubini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Zinsou feints and as Skubini raises his hands in defense, Zinsou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zinsou throws a strike but Skubini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Skubini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skubini stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Skubini postures up.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Skubini from controlling successfully.
Zinsou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Skubini controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skubini pushing down on Zinsou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zinsou wants to get back to full guard.
Skubini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zinsou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skubini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skubini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skubini trying to control from half guard but Zinsou is working away.
Skubini stops Zinsou from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Skubini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skubini throwing shots but Zinsou is blocking nicely.
Skubini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinsou's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is not content to let Skubini control the position.
Zinsou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skubini.
Skubini controlling the action here.
Zinsou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skubini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou trying to keep a closed guard but Skubini is proving a slippery customer.
Zinsou wants to improve his position but instead Skubini has moved into half guard.
Skubini thows a huge punch but Zinsou dodges it nicely.
Skubini wants to control but Zinsou is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinsou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zinsou trying to control the position. #T2#
Skubini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skubini connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zinsou trying to control but Skubini is working from the bottom.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skubini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skubini looking for a sweep. Not yet Skubini, not yet.
Skubini has his hands on Zinsou's head, controlling the position.
Zinsou advances position into side control!
Skubini is trying to control Zinsou's posture but Zinsou avoids it. #T3#
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skubini keeps working.
Skubini is trying to control Zinsou's posture but Zinsou avoids it.
Zinsou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skubini can't do much from the bottom here.
Skubini is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Skubini some visible discomfort.
Skubini takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skubini takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Skubini defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Skubini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zinsou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Skubini is working from the bottom.
Zinsou is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skubini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skubini holds on and takes a little breather.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yayi Zinsou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zinsou connects with a body shot that sends Skubini's belly button to the back.
Zinsou is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Skubini lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Skubini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zinsou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Skubini to work.
Zinsou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skubini pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Skubini has Zinsou up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Skubini lands with a short shot to the head.
Skubini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skubini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zinsou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skubini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Skubini scores a nice knee to the body.
Skubini scores with a shoulder strike.
Skubini stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zinsou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Skubini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Skubini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skubini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Skubini.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skubini crunches a lovely knee into Zinsou's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skubini.
Skubini gets through Zinsou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zinsou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skubini stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skubini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skubini working Zinsou over with knees to the body.#T2#
Skubini lands a big knee! That's hurt Zinsou! Oh, he's all over the place! Skubini lands another knee that sends Zinsou to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Skubini!
After winning the bout, Stefano Skubini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 113 Verygood - Paine
Date: Mar 13, 2018

#R1#
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grace counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zinsou momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grace tries a head kick but it misses.
Grace scores with a spinning back kick!
Zinsou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grace counters with an inside leg kick.
Zinsou looks winded!
Grace lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grace swinging wildly here. #KD#
Grace cracks Zinsou with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grace has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zinsou to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Grace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Earl Lee Grace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.#KD#
Grace feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zinsou sprawling to the canvas! Zinsou rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grace finish him?! #ROC#
Zinsou is rocked!
Grace finds Zinsou's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zinsou flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Grace lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zinsou will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earl Lee Grace!

Event: ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou swings widly with a right hand
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres 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.#TD#
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Zinsou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Torres pushes Zinsou off and scrambles back to his feet.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Torres circles away. #T1#
Torres catches Zinsou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zinsou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Torres gets to mount! Zinsou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zinsou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a guillotine from mount but Zinsou frees his head quite easily.
Torres with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Torres manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Zinsou shoots in.
Torres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Torres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zinsou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Torres manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinsou.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zinsou.
Zinsou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Torres.#TD2#
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zinsou's guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres is looking to stand up but Zinsou won't let him.
Zinsou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres prevents Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Torres lands with an uppercut that bounces Zinsou off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Yayi Zinsou's cut is getting worse.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zinsou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
Zinsou tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T1#
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Torres to regain full guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou postures up.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres controls Zinsou momentarily but Zinsou frees himself.
Torres pulls Zinsou in close to prevent any damage.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torres with a hook.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Zinsou seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Torres shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Zinsou is backing up but Torres catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Zinsou covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Torres Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!

Event: ABW 94 Douglas - Nielsen
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1#
Potter scores with a sloppy right hand. Zinsou should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Potter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zinsou under the eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potter.
Potter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Potter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zinsou's head.
Zinsou walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Potter swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Potter!
Jack Potter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 2608 p4p, 308 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2258 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Secka - Pointure . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

199 cm
21 yrs
273 lbs

177 cm
19 yrs
211 lbs

Zinsou

Keita

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yayi Zinsou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zinsou darts in looking for a takedown but Keita gets double underhooks and turns Zinsou into the cage.
Keita tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Keita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keita continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Zinsou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.

Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zinsou (2) vs (0) Keita
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Keita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zinsou has his hands clasped together but Keita extends and breaks Zinsou's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Keita.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamza Keita!
A victorious Hamza Keita thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 2590 p4p, 303 weight class) and Hellas Pankratios (ranked 23747 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellas Pankratios acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

199 cm
21 yrs
273 lbs

200 cm
26 yrs
300 lbs

Zinsou

Pankratios

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Yayi Zinsou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hellas Pankratios!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zinsou (2) vs (0) Pankratios

Zinsou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pankratios is just riding it out for now. Zinsou eventually gives up the hold.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
Zinsou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (5) vs (0) Pankratios
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios is squirming around, avoiding Zinsou's attempts to control the action.

Zinsou jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pankratios manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pankratios tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pankratios wants to control but Zinsou postures up.
Pankratios tries to improve position but can't.

Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pankratios regains half guard there - taking advantage of Zinsou's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Zinsou is working for a submission of some sort.
Pankratios is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Pankratios is defending against the submission attempts here by Zinsou.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zinsou stalling away here and it's allowed Pankratios to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Pankratios is keeping the position.
Pankratios looking for a sweep. Not yet Pankratios, not yet.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Pankratios keeps moving.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pankratios is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pankratios keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.

Zinsou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pankratios controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Pankratios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (8) vs (0) Pankratios
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pankratios keeps working.

Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pankratios is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zinsou working away.
Pankratios is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zinsou wants to control but Pankratios is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Pankratios is defending well.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Pankratios is working away.
Pankratios is looking to reverse the position.

Zinsou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zinsou staying calm.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pankratios has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios sneaks back into half guard.
Pankratios is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou is just content to waste time from the top position. Pankratios takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zinsou pushing down on Pankratios's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is controlling the pace.
Zinsou is trying to control. Pankratios wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Zinsou is working for a kimura but Pankratios is defending it quite comfortably.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pankratios keeps working.
Pankratios manages to get to full guard.
Zinsou stays in close to Pankratios's body and controls the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou has gone for a leg lock! Pankratios slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zinsou's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (8) vs (2) Pankratios
Pankratios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zinsou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (10) vs (2) Pankratios
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.

Pankratios is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.
Zinsou stays in close to Pankratios's body and controls the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pankratios wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pankratios is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Zinsou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zinsou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (13) vs (2) Pankratios
Pankratios is not content to let Zinsou control the position.

Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pankratios is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zinsou off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zinsou (13) vs (6) Pankratios
Zinsou is really stuck here.

Zinsou defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pankratios's arms.
Zinsou wants to escape the position.
Pankratios tries to keep control of the position but Zinsou is staying busy.
Zinsou just trying to survive but Pankratios is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zinsou rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pankratios should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zinsou trying to control from the bottom.
Pankratios is controlling the pace.
Zinsou won't allow Pankratios to pass to mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to control but can't.
Zinsou is looking to improve his position.
Pankratios trying to control the action but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou wants to get back to full guard.
Zinsou gets full guard.
Pankratios looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Pankratios tries to pass.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Pankratios postures up.

Zinsou looking for a guillotine here but Pankratios defends easily.
Pankratios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pankratios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinsou is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (15) vs (6) Pankratios
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou forces his way into half guard.
Zinsou passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zinsou (18) vs (6) Pankratios
Zinsou trying to control but Pankratios is having none of it.
Pankratios is trying to escape the mount.

Zinsou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pankratios is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zinsou (18) vs (8) Pankratios

Zinsou looking for a guillotine here but Pankratios defends easily.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Zinsou controls Pankratios momentarily but Pankratios frees himself.
Pankratios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Pankratios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zinsou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pankratios trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zinsou takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Yayi Zinsou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ABW 79 Murhaa - Pi Fian
Date: Nov 09, 2017

#R1#
Trabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zinsou.
Trabowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Zinsou counters with a takedown into side control.
Trabowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zinsou trying to control the position but Trabowski is working away.
Trabowski tries to buck Zinsou off but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou wants to control but Trabowski is keeping him busy.
Zinsou working away.
Trabowski tries to buck Zinsou off but Zinsou is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zinsou sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trabowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zinsou is putting a hurting on Trabowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Zinsou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trabowski tries to bench press Zinsou off him but Zinsou keeps the position.
Zinsou tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee asks Zinsou politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zinsou prefers to stall for the moment though.
Trabowski is trying to improve his position.
Zinsou tries to score with some ground and pound. Trabowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zinsou throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Trabowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trabowski to regain full guard.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trabowski has momentary wrist control but Zinsou slips an elbow through the middle.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trabowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Trabowski wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Trabowski looking to control.
Zinsou works over Trabowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou slips nicely into half guard.
Trabowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Trabowski is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trabowski wants to get back to full guard.
Zinsou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zinsou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trabowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Zinsou winds up and cracks Trabowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Trabowski is a slippery customer.
Zinsou is taking a breather. Trabowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there.
Trabowski is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Trabowski is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trabowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou working over Trabowski with some ground and pound. Trabowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trabowski is pressing down on Zinsou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou throws a strike but Trabowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Trabowski is having none of it.
Trabowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trabowski stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zinsou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zinsou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinsou looking to control.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Trabowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zinsou wants to stand but Trabowski is controlling the position.
Trabowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Trabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trabowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Trabowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Trabowski stuffs the takedown.
Trabowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Trabowski misses the jab.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Trabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zinsou shoots for a double leg takedown but Trabowski sprawls well. He's pushed Zinsou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jakub Trabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trabowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou thows a huge punch but Trabowski dodges it nicely.
Zinsou slips a nice elbow through Trabowski's hands, connecting with Trabowski's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou drops an elbow to the side of Trabowski's head.
Zinsou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trabowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Trabowski is looking for a triangle but Zinsou pushes his legs off easily.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Zinsou stands up over Trabowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zinsou throws a strike but Trabowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Trabowski preventing the sweep.
Trabowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trabowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Trabowski trying to hold on to Zinsou's head to control him but Zinsou postures up.
Trabowski is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zinsou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trabowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Yayi Zinsou has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Trabowski is looking to improve his position.
Trabowski is working hard here to advance position.
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trabowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zinsou controlling the pace.
Zinsou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trabowski keeps working.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trabowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zinsou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trabowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zinsou connects with a nice short shot to Trabowski's temple. #T3#
Trabowski is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zinsou throws a strike but Trabowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trabowski seems keen to control Zinsou's posture.
Zinsou is looking to work some ground and pound but Trabowski has wrist control.
Trabowski keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Trabowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Zinsou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou won't allow Trabowski to get back to his feet.
Zinsou landing with the ground and pound.
Zinsou works over Trabowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Trabowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zinsou won't allow Trabowski to sweep him here.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Trabowski keeps moving.
Trabowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou trying to control but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zinsou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Trabowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trabowski walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trabowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trabowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trabowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trabowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Jakub Trabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Trabowski scores with a takedown into Zinsou's guard.#T1#
Trabowski preventing the sweep.
Zinsou keeps trying to improve his position.
Zinsou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trabowski stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Zinsou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinsou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou wants to stand up but Trabowski is controlling him.
Trabowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Zinsou has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zinsou holds on and takes a little breather.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trabowski is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trabowski is one step ahead there.
Trabowski looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trabowski manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou postures up in Trabowski's guard and throws a big left but Trabowski blocks it.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Zinsou distracts Trabowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Trabowski looking for a guillotine here but Zinsou defends easily.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou distracts Trabowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zinsou trying to control but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
Trabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou is in close to Trabowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Trabowski looking to control.
Trabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trabowski connects with a jab.
Trabowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinsou.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Zinsou rushes Trabowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jakub Trabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Zinsou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zinsou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trabowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zinsou 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jakub Trabowski spoke after the fight, saying 'i want re-match'.

Event: ABW 72 Scrotum - Uesugi
Date: Oct 17, 2017

#R1#
Zinsou connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.#CUT#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Cobb sends Zinsou crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cobb is motioning to the referee to let Zinsou up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Zinsou is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinsou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zinsou off to one side.
Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward.
Zinsou walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Cobb! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semmy Cobb!
Semmy Cobb managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Knight (ranked 4818 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 3852 p4p, 453 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

198 cm
25 yrs
265 lbs

199 cm
20 yrs
273 lbs

Knight

Zinsou

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.

Zinsou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knight napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Knight (0) vs (4) Zinsou

Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Knight prevents Zinsou from moving into mount.
Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zinsou on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to buck Zinsou off but Zinsou is having none of it.

Zinsou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Zinsou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Zinsou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Zinsou tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Zinsou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.

Zinsou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zinsou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Zinsou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight stops Zinsou from passing to mount.
Knight struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (4) Zinsou
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zinsou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Knight seems content to control.
Zinsou keeping control of the position.
Knight prevents Zinsou from improving his position.
Zinsou keeping control of the position.
Zinsou moves into full guard.
Knight won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zinsou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Zinsou's legs - danger averted.

Zinsou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Zinsou is pulling down on Knight's head to control his posture.
Knight won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.

Zinsou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (2) vs (6) Zinsou
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (2) vs (9) Zinsou

Zinsou is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.

Zinsou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou taking a breather here.

Zinsou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Zinsou swings around for an armbar but Knight sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zinsou's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (4) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to keep Knight in close.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou 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.

Zinsou has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zinsou.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (7) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
Zinsou is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
Zinsou is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Knight jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (10) vs (9) Zinsou
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Zinsou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight tries to advance to mount but can't.
Knight trying to control the position but Zinsou is working away.
Zinsou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou struggling a bit here.
Zinsou manages to get back to half guard.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou working a defensive guard but Knight manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (13) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou is trying to improve his position.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou manages to get back to half guard.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can.
Zinsou is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (13) vs (11) Zinsou
Zinsou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zinsou trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Zinsou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zinsou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Knight wants to improve his position but Zinsou is controlling well.
Zinsou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is stalling here. Knight is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zinsou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knight has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (17) vs (11) Zinsou
Zinsou is looking to reverse the position.
Zinsou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zinsou is not content to let Knight control the position.
Zinsou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zinsou is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou holds on to Knight's head and controls the position momentarily.
Zinsou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zinsou tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Knight presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Knight (19) vs (11) Zinsou
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zinsou is looking to escape.
Zinsou is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zinsou trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knight takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor (ranked 23066 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 3832 p4p, 452 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

190 cm
28 yrs
214 lbs

199 cm
20 yrs
273 lbs

Connor

Zinsou

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Connor (0) vs (2) Zinsou
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.
Zinsou passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (0) vs (5) Zinsou

Zinsou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Connor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zinsou advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Connor (0) vs (7) Zinsou
Zinsou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Zinsou looking for a guillotine from mount but Connor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor holds of for dear life.

Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Connor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou prevents Connor from getting the reversal.

Zinsou has hold of Connor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Connor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Zinsou swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connor is now in Zinsou's guard. A big mistake from Zinsou there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (7) Zinsou
Connor trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou keeping full guard, as Connor tries to pass.
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zinsou on the ground.
Connor keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Zinsou pushing down on Connor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.

Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to get to full guard but Zinsou has control of the leg.
Connor trying to control but Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou tries to pass to full mount but Connor defends it.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to control Zinsou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connor avoid being mounted?

Zinsou looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zinsou looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou is looking to stall here but Connor recovers full guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connor dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (9) Zinsou
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is pulling down on Connor's head. It's preventing any offense from Connor, at least for the moment.
Zinsou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zinsou working for a triangle but Connor defends it easily.
Zinsou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou controlling Connor's posture.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Connor postures up.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (11) Zinsou
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Zinsou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (4) vs (14) Zinsou

Zinsou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zinsou but great work by Connor.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (8) vs (14) Zinsou
Zinsou is looking to reverse the position.
Zinsou keeps trying to improve his position.
Zinsou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (8) vs (16) Zinsou
Connor is not content to let Zinsou control the position.

Zinsou seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.

Zinsou seems to be working for a kimura but Connor defends the submission attempt.
Connor gets back to full guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura but Connor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zinsou to get the leverage.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Connor is a slippery customer.
Zinsou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Zinsou uses his free foot to push down on Connor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Connor.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (19) Zinsou
Zinsou content just to control the position here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Zinsou working for a submission but Connor is keeping him at bay.

Zinsou working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Zinsou wants to finish this one by submission but Connor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zinsou.
Zinsou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Connor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zinsou is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Zinsou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura here.
Zinsou passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (8) vs (22) Zinsou
Zinsou controlling the position.

Zinsou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zinsou can't do much from the bottom here.
Zinsou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Connor's best efforts.
Zinsou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zinsou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zinsou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (12) vs (24) Zinsou
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Zinsou is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Connor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Connor has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (14) vs (24) Zinsou
Zinsou controls Connor momentarily but Connor frees himself.
Well,Connor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Zinsou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (14) vs (26) Zinsou
Connor can't keep his opponent in guard - Zinsou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Zinsou seems to be looking for submissions.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou is trying to control. Connor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.

Zinsou is working for a kimura but Connor is defending it quite comfortably.

Zinsou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connor is just riding it out for now. Zinsou eventually gives up the hold.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Connor wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zinsou wants to work for an arm triangle but Connor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Zinsou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Connor defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zinsou wins on points by 26 to 14.
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou 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: ABW 60 Space - Renton
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1#
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkins tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkins to the ground. Perkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinsou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Perkins.#TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perkins did well to prevent Zinsou getting side control.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perkins tries to kick Zinsou off but Zinsou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zinsou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou controlling the action here.
Zinsou lands with a punch from half guard.
Perkins tries to kick Zinsou off but Zinsou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zinsou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zinsou 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.
Perkins tries to kick Zinsou off but Zinsou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Perkins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Zinsou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins is trying to buck Zinsou off.
We've been hearing that Zinsou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Perkins is letting Zinsou control him for a moment. #T1#
Zinsou prevents Perkins from escaping the position.
Perkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinsou scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Perkins is rocked!
Perkins tries to escape but Zinsou is in control.
Zinsou working the ground and pound.
Perkins is still in real trouble! Can Zinsou finish him?
Zinsou lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Perkins! Zinsou senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Perkins out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
A very excited looking Yayi Zinsou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ABW 47 Athanas - Bush
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zinsou looking to score a takedown here. Reign is defending well but Zinsou drives through and ends up in Reign's guard.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zinsou postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Zinsou throws an elbow that misses. Reign uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinsou's guard. Nice move by Reign!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou pulls Reign in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Reign is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Reign postures up.
Zinsou is pulling down on Reign's head. It's preventing any offense from Reign, at least for the moment.
Reign content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zinsou 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reign scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reign keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reign! But no joy.
Zinsou shoots in and drives through. Reign sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reign pinned against the cage. Reign gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reign tries a quick counter leg kick but Zinsou is wise to it.#T3#
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily
and Reign counters with an outside leg kick.
Zinsou shoots and misses
and Reign counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt
and Reign counters with a low kick, right behind Zinsou 's knee.
Reign looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Titan Reign is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
Zinsou walks straight into a right hand from Reign - that's dropped him! Reign jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zinsou from any more punishment! Zinsou complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Titan Reign!

Event: ABW 38 Riverson - Athanas
Date: Jun 29, 2017

#R1#
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dikembe unleashes a big counter combination but Zinsou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Dikembe.
Zinsou moves forwards but Dikembe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Dikembe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikembe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dikembe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dikembe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dikembe wants it to stay on the feet.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dikembe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahamadou Dikembe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou shoots in but Dikembe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dikembe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dikembe defends it nicely.
Dikembe throws a fast counter high kick but Zinsou manages to duck under it in time.
Dikembe connects with a body shot.#T2#
Zinsou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dikembe thumps Zinsou with a low kick.
Zinsou shoots in for a double leg but Dikembe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
Dikembe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dikembe throws a leg kick which misses Zinsou's front leg but catches the back leg as Zinsou tries to avoid it. #T3#
Dikembe throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Dikembe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zinsou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zinsou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good shot there by Dikembe.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
Dikembe misses with a head kick.
Dikembe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinsou.
Zinsou dives in for a single leg takedown but Dikembe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikembe throws a series of punches but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dikembe.#T4##TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is working from the bottom.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Dikembe blocks nicely.
Dikembe is trying to control the position but Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Dikembe's brow.
Zinsou 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikembe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahamadou Dikembe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dikembe tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dikembe to the ground. Dikembe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zinsou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dikembe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zinsou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dikembe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dikembe connects with a leg kick. Zinsou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zinsou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dikembe counters with a left and a right that stings Zinsou.
Dikembe throws a head kick that Zinsou semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou shoots in but Dikembe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dikembe defends it nicely.
As Zinsou backs off Dikembe throws a huge counter combo but Zinsou manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dikembe defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Dikembe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dikembe circles away.
Dikembe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dikembe defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Dikembe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Dikembe does no damage. #TD#
Zinsou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dikembe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zinsou is standing up over Dikembe. Dikembe looks to escape but Zinsou dives into side control. #REVB#
Zinsou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zinsou cracks Dikembe with a big right hand but Dikembe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dikembe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zinsou off and has taken his back!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikembe doesn't have the hooks in and Zinsou manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Dikembe is looking for a triangle but Zinsou pushes his legs off easily.
Dikembe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zinsou is working Dikembe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zinsou landing with the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is working from the bottom.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dikembe keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Dikembe wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou stands up over Dikembe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dikembe keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass. #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.#SUB2#
Dikembe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zinsou passes into half guard.
Dikembe is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zinsou in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dikembe trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mahamadou Dikembe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dikembe lands a leg kick that knocks Zinsou off balance momentarily.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Dikembe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dikembe throws a counter combo.#TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dikembe quickly recovers to half guard.
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Dikembe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinsou is pressing down on Dikembe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikembe is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Dikembe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zinsou is trying to control. Dikembe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikembe tries to get to full guard but Zinsou has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Zinsou. #T1#
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zinsou is pressing down on Dikembe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikembe is holding on for now.
Dikembe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zinsou is working away from the top position though.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zinsou is trying to control. Dikembe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dikembe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dikembe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zinsou is working away from the top position though.
Zinsou is taking a breather. Dikembe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zinsou lands a nice short elbow.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dikembe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zinsou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dikembe tries to hold on but Zinsou pushes him away.
Dikembe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is having none of it.
Zinsou unloading with bombs!#T3#
Zinsou loads up with a big shot that hurts Dikembe! He's pulled Zinsou in close but Zinsou has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dikembe survive? More strikes from Zinsou and Dikembe is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Angry Birds War 26
Date: May 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zinsou dives in and scores a takedown into The Beast's guard.
Zinsou tries to free his leg and advance position but The Beast is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Zinsou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinsou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
The Beast pushes a forearm under Zinsou's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zinsou is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan The Beast!
Dan The Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Curze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zinsou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zinsou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curze.
Curze tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Curze enables Zinsou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Curze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Curze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zinsou forces his way into half guard.
Zinsou stalling.
Zinsou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zinsou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Curze is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Curze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Curze is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou scores with a big shot! Curze's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Curze! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

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

Event: Angry Birds War 7
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gelfen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Zinsou walks into a stiff left hand from Gelfen.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou moves out of range of the body kick.
Gelfen connects with a jab.
Gelfen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gelfen counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Zinsou has a takedown stuffed.
Zinsou misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Gelfen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zinsou toppling to the canvas! Zinsou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gelfen finish him?!#ROC2#
Zinsou is rocked!
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
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!
Gelfen weaves into range and cracks Zinsou right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Zinsou goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gelfen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zinsou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siompinong is trying to defend but Zinsou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Siompinong is trying to escape back to his feet but Zinsou uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Siompinong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Siompinong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zinsou is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zinsou controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siompinong can't escape the position.
Zinsou controlling from the full mount.
Zinsou takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T1#
Zinsou keeps control of the position easily here as Siompinong tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Zinsou has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Siompinong has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Siompinong trying to control but not successfully.
Siompinong is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zinsou is staying active.#SUB#
Zinsou has the hooks in. Siompinong is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Zinsou passes his arm under Siompinong's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Siompinong taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yayi Zinsou!

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yayi Zinsou and Jose Maichuso. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

199 cm
18 yrs
273 lbs

178 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

Zinsou

Maichuso

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yayi Zinsou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jose Maichuso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Maichuso gets caught napping as Zinsou dives in and scores a takedown. Maichuso manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zinsou (2) vs (0) Maichuso
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maichuso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Zinsou is posturing up here but Maichuso has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zinsou tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zinsou has to tap! Slick submission there by Maichuso!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Maichuso!

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