Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 181 - King Vs Timmon
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Donde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Power is fending him off so far but Donde persists. Nope, Power circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Power misses.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Donde's shoulder, as Donde tries to avoid the shot.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donde's head.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donde gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
A big left from Power misses.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Power defends it well.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Power.#T1#
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power throws a body punch but Donde moves out of range.
Donde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Donde defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donde blocks a jab.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Donde is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Donde. #T2##SUB2#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well. #SUB2#
Donde is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power is concentrating on defense, preventing Donde from advancing position. #SUB2#
Donde is working for an americana but Power has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Donde was thinking about the submission.
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##ES#
Power manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donde backwards.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donde blocks an uppercut.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Donde avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Donde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Donde wants a takedown but no success here.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Power is working Donde over against the cage.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power is leaning against Donde and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donde backwards.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Donde's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power pushes Donde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power works on Donde's body with a couple of short punches.
Donde blocking some punches.
Power tries a knee to the head but Donde blocks it.
Power tries a body shot but Donde blocks it.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Donde.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irish Power dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Power walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donde dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donde with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Donde shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Power closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donde's brow.
Donde avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
Donde has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Power seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donde can turn it around.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donde can do to turn this around?
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Power is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Power misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Donde fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Power sprawls well initially but Donde persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Donde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Donde is working for a kimura here but Power manages to reverse the position and he's now in Donde's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.
Power trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Donde working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donde is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Donde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.#SU#
Power stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Irish Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3##CL#
Power clinches with his opponent.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Donde blocks a body shot from Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Donde avoids the damage to the body.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power pushes Donde back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power tries to work over Donde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Power throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power cracks Donde with a nice body shot.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Power fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Power misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donde fails with the takedown.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Power.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Power pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Irish Power is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Donde moves away and avoids it.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irish Power dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Power misses with a low kick.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Donde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donde showed some decent athleticism there.

Power pushes Donde off and gets back to his feet.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Power.#TD2#
Power gets caught napping as Donde dives in and scores a takedown. Power manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power wants to stand but Donde is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Power dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Donde has an active guard here but Power has managed to pass into half guard.
Irish Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Power decides to stand up.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power misses with a hook. Donde ducked under it nicely.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donde.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Power defends it well.#CL#
Power has managed to clinch.
Power landing knees to the body. #T2#
Power prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Power.
Donde dodges an elbow strike from Power.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donde wants a takedown.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Donde's head.
Donde wants a takedown.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Donde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donde's elbow.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Donde.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power throws a lazy right hand but Donde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donde with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donde moves out of range of the body kick.
Donde with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power 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 Donde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power misses with a hook.
Power throws a head kick that Donde semi-blocks.
Power tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Donde dives in and scores a takedown into Power's guard.
Power is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Donde is controlling him.
Power has Donde pulled in close to control his posture.
Irish Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Power dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Power stands up from Donde's guard - Power perhaps looking for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Power defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irish Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irish Power!
Our winner, Irish Power, 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: OFK 176 - Barnes Vs Dunn
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donde shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmon throws a body punch but Donde moves out of range.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Timmon sprawls and moves away.
Timmon throws a front kick that sends Donde stumbling back into the cage.
Timmon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Timmon lands a front kick.#CL2#
Timmon drives through and clinches with Donde against the cage.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Timmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Timmon leaning against his opponent.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donde is trying to drag Timmon to the mat but Timmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Timmon lands with a left to the head.
Timmon is pushing Donde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Donde is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Timmon stalling in the clinch.
Donde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Timmon misses its intended target.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timmon throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Timmon. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Donde tries to keep at a distance but Timmon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timmon has Donde pushed against the cage.
Timmon has Donde pressed against the cage.
Timmon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Timmon. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Timmon misses.
Timmon misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Timmon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braylin Timmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donde is defended easily by Timmon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Donde.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Timmon stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Timmon.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmon looks to land a left hand but Donde moved out of range nicely.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Timmon is quick to defend against it.
Timmon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Donde.
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Timmon is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Donde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donde has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Timmon misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Timmon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmon.
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#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.
A nice combination there by Timmon.
Timmon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmon misses with a double jab #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Timmon kicks Donde off and gets to his feet.
Donde walks into a jab.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donde dodges the punch combination from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a wild combination.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donde is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timmon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Timmon throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Timmon avoids it well and moves away.
Donde moves out of range of the body kick from Timmon. #CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
Timmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde. #TD#
Donde has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Timmon is trying to keep an underhook but Donde manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon wants to get back to his feet.
Timmon is refusing to be controlled, as Donde sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Donde is working for a kimura here but Timmon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Donde's guard. #SUB#
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Donde working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Timmon has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Donde looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Timmon pushes past his half guard into mount!
Donde tries to reverse the position but Timmon maintains control.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SU2#
Timmon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A solid body kick from Timmon.
Donde takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmon is pushing Donde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donde up against the cage.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmon throws a big shot that misses.
Timmon throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Timmon fights it but they end up in guard.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Timmon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Timmon tries to stand but Donde is controlling from the bottom.
Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Timmon any problems.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timmon 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
After the big win, Braylin Timmon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 170 - Jahouli Vs McFly
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for King.
Some bone on bone action there as Donde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Donde with that takedown attempt.
King lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donde. Donde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with a single shot there.
King scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from King.#T1#
Donde tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Donde ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King misses with a double jab.
King misses with a looping left.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donde under the eye.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Donde with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
King missing with a left hand there. Donde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Donde on that attempt.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donde.
A head kick misses from King.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
King misses with a body kick.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from King.
Donde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A clash of legs there as Donde blocks the low kick.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donde throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donde off to one side.
King throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Donde decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.#T4#
Donde won't allow King to sweep him here.
King keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
Donde advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King is pushing Donde's head away, looking to escape. Donde manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Donde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donde.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donde with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
Donde takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Donde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
King gets caught flat footed, as Donde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

King has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Donde has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
King wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King scores with the left hand. Donde knows he should have avoided that one.
King throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donde staying out of range there.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
Donde takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King misses with a head kick.
Donde dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Donde's head and hops out.
Donde has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.#T3#
King lands with a kick to the temple. Donde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donde.
Good shot there by King.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King stuns Donde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donde tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
letting King counter with a right hand. #T4#
Donde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King cracks Donde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King loads up on a big right hand but Donde slips the punch.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donde moves away from the strike by King.
Donde feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Donde drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donde has King in his guard.#REVR#
King content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second 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.#R3#
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
King motions for Donde to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Nice body kick from King.#TD2#
Donde shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Donde has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
Donde gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Donde wants to improve his position but King is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Donde is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Donde is wriggling around trying to escape.
King controlling the pace for now.
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
King controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
King with a jab.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donde can do to turn this around?
King throws the left hand but Donde avoids the punch easily.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with a crisp jab.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
King with a nice cross.
King connects with a leg kick.
A big left from King misses.
Nice jab there from King. #T2#
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King looks to throw the jab but Donde is out of range.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a leg kick but Donde checks it.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Donde scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

King sneaks out the side door and pushes Donde away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Donde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donde gets slowly back to his feet.
Donde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donde was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
King takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King throws the left hand but Donde avoids the punch easily.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from King.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Donde in the body.
Donde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King had his way with Raymond Donde in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
King lands with a shot to the body.
Donde sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donde takes a step back to recover.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for King.#T1#
Donde slips under a jab.
King lands with a hook. Donde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Donde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donde is in King's guard.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
Donde preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King has Donde pulled in close to control his posture.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into King's guard. #SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Donde avoids the head kick by King.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King looks to land a body kick but Donde moved away.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Donde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab lands there for King.
King lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Donde.#T4#
King lands a slapping body shot.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
Donde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King with a jab.
Donde takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Nice body punch from King.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:44
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited James King thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 162 - Holloway Vs Plutov
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Megalos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos scores with a three punch combo!
Megalos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses.
Donde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Megalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megalos cracks Donde with an open hand slap.
Jab by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Megalos both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos misses with a low kick.#T1#
Megalos misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Megalos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Donde off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Megalos scores with a nice right hand.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Megalos.
Megalos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donde in his tracks.
It looks like Megalos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.
Jab from Megalos.
Megalos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
A shot to the body from Megalos misses #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that. #ES#
Megalos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Donde avoids the body shot from Megalos.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Donde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Megalos scores with the left hand. Donde knows he should have avoided that one.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt.
Megalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Donde is out of range.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Megalos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Megalos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Megalos misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Megalos kicks Donde off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Megalos throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that.

Megalos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Megalos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Megalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Megalos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
Donde moves away from the strike by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Megalos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Megalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos throws a sloppy head kick and Donde moves out of range easily.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde slips a jab from Megalos.
Megalos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Megalos tries to clinch up but Donde circles away and keeps his distance.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
Megalos stuffs the takedown.
Vasilios Megalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Megalos cracks Donde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Megalos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donde's waist but Donde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Megalos off to one side.
Megalos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donde throws a head kick but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Megalos misses with a straight left.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Megalos lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Donde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Megalos throws out the jab.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donde.
Megalos misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that.

Megalos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Megalos cracks Donde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donde checks a leg kick.
Donde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megalos jabs Donde right on the nose. Donde blinks but takes it well.
Donde shoots in but Megalos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Megalos throws a big shot that misses.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.#T1#
Megalos throws a jab when Donde was well out of range.
Donde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Megalos.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses.
Megalos throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Megalos cracks Donde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Megalos finds it's way through Donde's defenses. #TD#
Megalos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Donde did well to prevent Megalos getting side control.
Megalos prevents Donde from improving his position.
Megalos wants to stand but Donde has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Donde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donde.#SU#
Megalos stands and steps away. Donde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Megalos scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donde takes one to the side of the head.
Vasilios Megalos is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Megalos misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Megalos.
Megalos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Donde.
Donde with the counter takedown but Megalos avoids it easily.
Donde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Megalos.#T3#
Megalos misses with a looping right.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Megalos defends it well.
Megalos lands an overhand right.
Donde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Megalos lands a really nice looking cross but Donde seems unphased.
Megalos scores with a three punch combo!
Megalos lands with a good body shot.
Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raymond Donde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Megalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Donde's shoulder, as Donde tries to avoid the shot.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde goes for a double leg but Megalos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Megalos continues to drive forward.
Vasilios Megalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Megalos connects with a right hand. Donde shakes it off.
Megalos throws a hook but Donde blocks it.
Donde feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Donde fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Megalos to the ground. Donde is now in Megalos's guard.

Megalos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Donde has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Megalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Megalos misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Megalos won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Donde tries for a kimura but Megalos is defending well.
Megalos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Donde is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Donde is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Megalos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vasilios Megalos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Donde has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Megalos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Donde yanks on the arm and Megalos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Donde.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
An out of breath Raymond Donde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 155 - Power Vs Timmon
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Donde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donde showed some decent athleticism there.
Loco moves into full guard.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donde manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Loco stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Loco uses it to pass to side control.
Donde is trying to improve his position.
Loco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Loco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donde, who protects the arm well.
Donde is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Loco trying to control the position but Donde is working away.
Donde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg. #SUB#
Loco moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Donde.
Loco taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Loco trying to control here. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Loco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Loco actively working from the bottom here.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Donde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donde.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Donde is trying to work for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Loco trying to control here. #SUB#
Donde seems to be working for a kimura but Loco defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Loco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Loco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Loco.
Donde stands and throws Loco's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Donde goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Loco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donde's guard! Nice work there by Loco!
Loco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Loco 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.#T4#
Loco wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Loco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donde haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well.
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 Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loco looks for a takedown but Donde sprawls well.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donde wants it to stay on the feet.
Raymond Donde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donde avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Donde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
Loco shoots for a takedown but Donde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donde sprawls well. Donde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Donde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
Raymond Donde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Donde won't allow Loco to sweep him here.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Donde drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donde has Loco in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
Raymond Donde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Loco wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Loco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
Loco is looking to work some ground and pound but Donde has wrist control.#SUB#
Loco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loco has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Donde working for submissions but it's allowed Loco to get to half guard. #SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Loco is taking a breather. Donde 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.#SUB2#
Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donde sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde wants to get back to full guard but Loco has passed into side control.
Donde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Donde dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Donde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Donde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raymond Donde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Donde sprawls well.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Donde as Loco shoots in.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loco sprawls and moves away.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Donde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Donde scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Donde seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Loco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 148 - Cosby Vs Mogg
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Timmon clinches with his opponent.
Donde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timmon after a bit of a struggle.
Donde wants a takedown but no success here.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
Timmon is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmon.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Donde circles away.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Timmon is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Donde wants a takedown.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Donde being controlled against the cage.
Timmon prevents the takedown attempt.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Timmon there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmon.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Timmon both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.#CL2#
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Timmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timmon scores with a body shot.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon lands with an uppercut that bounces Donde off the cage and back into range.
Timmon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmon defends it nicely.
Timmon darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Donde counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Donde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Timmon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Timmon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Donde is working an open guard so Timmon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Timmon throws a nice looking combination but Donde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Timmon.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmon throws a head kick that Donde semi-blocks. #CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Donde drops his hands momentarily and Timmon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Timmon pushes Donde up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donde goes for a takedown attempt but Timmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donde takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Donde is rocked!
Timmon looks to land a combination but Donde avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Timmon.
Timmon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Donde eats them both and turns towards Timmon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmon throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Donde dodges the punch combination from Timmon.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmon drops Donde with a naaaaasty hook - Donde is in real trouble here! Timmon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braylin Timmon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Braylin Timmon thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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

#R1#
Donde shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Draven pinned against the cage. Draven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Draven wants to counter with a clinch but Donde pushes him away.#CL2#
Draven moves into the clinch successfully.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Donde backwards. #BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven tries to clinch but Donde is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Draven drives through and clinches with Donde against the cage.
Draven lands a nice shot to the body.
Donde drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Draven connects with a solid leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Draven takes the fight into the clinch.
Draven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Draven breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Draven clinches up with Donde and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draven avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Draven landing knees to the head.
Draven holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven tries to clinch there but Donde circles away.
Draven goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Draven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Draven prevents it.
Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Draven clinches.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Draven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde tries to score a body lock takedown but Draven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Draven tries to sprawl but Donde drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Donde is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Draven has one foot on Donde's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Draven gets in close and instigates 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!
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Draven manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Donde drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donde wants a takedown. #T4#
Donde blocks a body shot from Draven.
Draven tries to land a knee to the head but Donde blocks with his arms.
Draven lands a shot to the body.
Draven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Donde blocks an elbow strike from Draven. #BC2#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Draven looks to clinch #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Draven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Draven has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Donde is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Draven has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Draven instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Draven manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Draven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donde, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Draven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donde, pushing him back against the cage.
Draven stops a takedown attempt from Donde.
Draven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Draven is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draven down to the mat. Draven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draven gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Draven is controlling Donde's trapped leg to prevent Donde from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Draven has one foot on Donde's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Draven has Donde up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Draven prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Draven rushes Donde and presses him up against the cage.
Donde is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Draven effectively controlling the action here.
Draven lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Draven drives through and clinches with Donde against the cage.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Draven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Draven stops a takedown attempt from Donde.
Draven lands a good knee to the midsection. Donde won't want to take too many of those.
Draven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donde takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven just leaning against Donde, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Draven as the two fighters clinch.
Draven is leaning against Donde and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Donde takes a shot to the head.
Draven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draven is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Draven.
Draven continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Draven tries to land knees in the clinch but Donde avoids the damage to the body.
Donde drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draven pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Draven instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Draven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Draven's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD#
Donde lands a takedown into guard.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Draven is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily. #ES2#
Draven scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Draven forces Donde back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Draven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donde avoids it.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donde avoiding damage as Draven throws knees to the body.
Donde drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Draven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donde, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Draven.
Draven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Draven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draven stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Donde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Donde blocks a head kick by Draven.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Draven moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Draven.
Donde wants a takedown.
Donde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raymond Donde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Draven rushes Donde and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Draven lands a jab-cross combination.
Donde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Draven throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Draven gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donde goes for a takedown attempt but Draven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Draven clinches with his opponent.
Draven lands an uppercut.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donde. #T2#
Donde is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Draven moves into the clinch.
Donde wants a takedown but no success here.
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eric Draven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donde has Draven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Draven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Draven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Draven leaning against his opponent.
Draven stops a takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Draven manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Draven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donde blocks it with crossed arms.
Draven creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donde's defenses.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draven fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Draven clinches.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donde has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Draven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donde dodges an elbow strike from Draven.
Draven is working Donde over against the cage.
Draven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donde.
Draven is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donde is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Draven lands.
Draven lands a right hook to the body.
Donde takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Draven moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draven gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt.
Donde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Draven prevents it. #BC2#
Draven breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draven 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eric Draven made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 130 -
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Donde misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Volkov darts in and clinches Donde up against the cage.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volkov after a bit of a struggle.
Volkov is stalling here.
Volkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donde prevents a body shot from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Donde gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Volkov trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Donde has gone for a leg lock! Volkov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donde's guard.#REVB##T1#
Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donde's head.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donde's head.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov distracts Donde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donde keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Donde working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #T2#
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
Volkov distracts Donde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volkov advances position into side control!
Volkov working the ground and pound.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Volkov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Donde gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donde 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.
Donde is not content to let Volkov control the position.#T3#
Volkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Donde!
Volkov scoring with strikes but Donde is staying in there.
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Volkov lands with some strikes.
Donde is looking to improve his position but Volkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Donde regains half guard.
Volkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Volkov working Donde over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Donde's hands, connecting with Donde's forehead.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donde taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
Donde has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Donde actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Volkov working over Donde with some ground and pound. Donde looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde is breathing heavily.
Donde has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Donde, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Donde against the cage but Donde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
Volkov takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Volkov drives through with a takedown into Donde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Volkov distracts Donde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Donde is bucking up trying to escape but Volkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Volkov raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donde manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Donde is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Donde is having none of it.
Donde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donde.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
Donde is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Donde defending well. #SUB#
Donde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Volkov working over Donde with some ground and pound. Donde looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Volkov there. #SUB#
Donde actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but Donde is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Donde has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Volkov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Volkov!
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Volkov trying to control the position but Donde is working away.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Volkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov raining down shots from the mount!
Volkov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Donde can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Volkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Volkov lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Volkov looking for a guillotine from mount but Donde is having none of it.
Donde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donde is in a horrible position here. Volkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Volkov tries to control but Donde wriggling away.
Volkov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Donde can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Volkov has hold of Donde's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Donde manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the head.
Donde is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov trying to control but Donde is having none of it.
Ivan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov scoring with strikes but Donde is staying in there.
Volkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Volkov breaks from Donde's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Donde is looking to improve his position but Volkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Volkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Volkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Volkov landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Donde is rocked!
Volkov lands a couple of good shots and Donde has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Donde is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Donde. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Donde tries to escape but Volkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Volkov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Volkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Donde is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Volkov scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volkov 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Volkov rushes Donde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown but Volkov manages to get underhooks.
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Donde tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Donde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in and bounces Donde off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Volkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Donde isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Volkov stacks Donde 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 Volkov!
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Volkov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Donde is trying to improve his position.
Volkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2##SUB2#
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Volkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Donde to see if he's OK.
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov lands an elbow.
Volkov taking a breather here.
Donde is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ivan Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Volkov works to advance to full mount. Donde defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Volkov with the ground and pound from mount.
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov lands a heavy elbow.
Donde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Volkov content just to control the position here.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Volkov looking to control but Donde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donde is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkov lands a heavy elbow.
Volkov controlling his opponent.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov controlling from mount.
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!
Let's hope that Volkov 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volkov!
A very excited looking Ivan Volkov 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: OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donde's hands.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
Kutvonen punishes Donde's body with a nice straight punch.
Kutvonen lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Donde misses with a takedown attempt
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donde throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a head kick that drops Donde to the mat! Donde scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Donde is rocked!
Lusmu Kutvonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donde shoots for a takedown but Kutvonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Kutvonen rushes Donde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Donde.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kutvonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donde rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donde was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Donde avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Kutvonen.
Donde takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donde scores with a head kick. #T4#
Donde shoots for a double leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls well. He's pushed Donde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donde goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Donde's midsection.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Kutvonen drops Donde with a beautiful combination! Donde stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kutvonen is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Donde has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen just leaning against Donde, taking a breather. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donde shoots and misses
and Kutvonen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kutvonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Donde throws a head kick that Kutvonen semi-blocks.
Donde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kutvonen defends it nicely.
Kutvonen jabs at Donde's body.#T2#
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Kutvonen avoids it well and moves away.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Donde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Donde steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kutvonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Donde closes the distance but Kutvonen moves to the side
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde takes one to the side of the head.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Donde is just out of range.#T1#
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Kutvonen is quick to defend against it.
Donde tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A head kick misses from Donde.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kutvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuns Donde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donde shoots in looking for a takedown. Kutvonen tries to sprawl out of it but Donde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kutvonen 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: OFK 117 - Shamrock Vs Volkov
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Temirov tries to bum rush Donde with a series of wild strikes but Donde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov misses with a low kick as Donde jumps back.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov clobbers Donde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temirov throws a right and a left that Donde avoids nicely.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Donde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donde moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Temirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donde checks it well.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
Temirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donde at a distance.
Donde doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirov counters with a series of strikes. Donde will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Temirov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Temirov. That's going to slow Donde down.
Temirov cracks Donde with a good jab.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends Donde's belly button to the back.
Donde moves out of range of the strikes.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temirov tries to bum rush Donde with a series of wild strikes but Donde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Donde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donde moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Donde moved out of range nicely.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Donde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temirov misses with a double jab #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Donde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Temirov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Temirov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Temirov! #REVB#
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donde is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Temirov off and has taken his back!
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.
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!#SUB#
Donde 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, Temirov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4##SUB#
Donde is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Temirov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Temirov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle here but Temirov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Temirov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Temirov misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov 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#
Donde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
Donde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Temirov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Temirov fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Temirov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Temirov uses it to pass to side control.
Donde tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Temirov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Temirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donde circles away quickly and effectively.
Donde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Temirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Temirov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Temirov blocks a head kick by Donde.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Temirov is quick to defend against it.
Temirov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Temirov!

Temirov sneaks out the side door and pushes Donde away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov throws a right hand that Donde ducks under and follows up with a left that Donde also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Temirov. #T2#
Temirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donde.
Temirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Donde.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Donde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Donde moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Donde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Temirov.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donde avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Donde darts in trying to clinch
and Temirov counters with a two punch combo.
A left lands for Temirov.
Temirov connects with a looping right hand.
Donde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Temirov misses with the combination.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Donde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Temirov is defending well. #SUB#
Donde swings around for an armbar but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donde's guard.#SUB#
Donde looking for subs off his back but Temirov has passed one foot through into half guard. #SU2#
Temirov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Donde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Temirov.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Temirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donde slips a straight right by Temirov.#T1#
Temirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Temirov.
Temirov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Temirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Donde off the cage and back into range.
Temirov throws a body punch but Donde moves out of range.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temirov sprawls and moves away.
Temirov catches Donde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Donde's shoulder, as Donde tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Temirov lands with an overhand left.
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!
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Donde.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temirov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Donde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Donde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Temirov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temirov misses with a hook #TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Donde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Temirov is trying to buck Donde off.#SUB#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Temirov is trying to get back to his feet.#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.#SUB#
Donde is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Temirov is trying to escape and Donde transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Temirov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Donde! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 110 - Sector Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Shamrock thows a body kick. Donde tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice combination there by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a front kick but Donde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Donde moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donde throws a sloppy head kick
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at MY YARD Resurrect inform us that Shamrock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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!#SUB#
Donde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shamrock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shamrock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SUB#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Shamrock stands up from Donde's guard - Shamrock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shamrock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamrock won't be happy with that. #T2#
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Donde working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Donde swings around for an armbar but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donde's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donde is proving hard to escape from.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Shamrock stands up and waves to Donde to follow him. #CL#
Donde moves into the clinch.
Shamrock tries to work over Donde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Donde's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donde's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Donde managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donde in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt. #TD#
Donde has clasped his hands together around Shamrock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Donde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shamrock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Donde tries for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock 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#
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Donde looks to clinch
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Donde's shoulder, as Donde tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there #TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock! #T1##ES2#
Shamrock throws Donde to one side and escapes!
Donde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Donde is out of range.
Nick Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Donde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donde down.
Donde avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Shamrock controlling Donde's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Donde drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shamrock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donde has Shamrock in his guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Donde won't let him. #SU2#
Shamrock stands and steps away. Donde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Donde counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Donde. #SUB#
Donde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shamrock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shamrock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.#SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donde, up you get!
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Donde's head.#T4#
Donde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a combination #TD#
and Donde decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.#ES2#
Shamrock manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donde.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donde.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside. #TD#
Donde has hold of one of Shamrock's legs. Shamrock is fighting the takedown attempt but Donde gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Shamrock misses #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Donde avoids a kick to the body.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Shamrock is quick to defend against it.
Shamrock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Donde counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Donde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donde, into his guard. #REVB#
Shamrock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Raymond Donde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donde, up you get! #T1#
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock rushes Donde and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Donde is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Shamrock piles on the pressure and Donde crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock 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 104 - Shamrock Vs Power
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Donde connects with a high kick.
Labosky closes the distance but Donde moves to the side #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Labosky looking to control.
Labosky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! Labosky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Labosky manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Labosky's guard. #SUB#
Donde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Labosky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Labosky has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Donde looking for a triangle here. Labosky is fighting it but it looks tight! Donde pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Labosky is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 96- Lancaster Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Tomori rushes Donde and presses him up against the cage.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomori is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomori down to the mat. Tomori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomori tries to clinch up but Donde circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tomori moves into range and clinches up with Donde.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donde.
Tomori can't break the clinch.
Donde blocking some punches.
Tomori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donde prevents a body shot from Tomori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
Tomori lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomori. #T1#
Donde looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donde avoids it.
Donde blocking some punches.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tomori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donde.
Donde dodges an elbow strike from Tomori.
Donde avoids the elbow strike from Tomori, against the cage.
Tomori is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donde tries for a takedown but Tomori manages to get underhooks.
Donde has Tomori pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tomori manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomori.
Tomori has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Donde seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tomori can turn it around.#T2#
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomori prevents it. #TD#
Donde gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tomori is trying is best to control the position here.
Tomori is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Donde is working for a submission of some sort.
Tomori scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Donde manages to mount him!
Tomori is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T3#
Donde prevents Tomori from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Donde is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tomori has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tomori!
Donde keeping moving, preventing Tomori from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomori trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tomori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomori has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tomori's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB#
Donde has his foot on Tomori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tomori works his way back into a safe position though.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Tomori from controlling successfully.
Tomori preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomori not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Donde looking for a guillotine here but Tomori defends easily.
Tomori throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomori loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tomori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Tomori dominated that round.
That's time! Donde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tomori tries to clinch but Donde is having none of it.
Donde lands with a kick to the temple. Tomori shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Tomori has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Donde lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tomori regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tomori controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Tomori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori wants to stand but Donde is controlling the position. #SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donde jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Donde passes Tomori's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tomori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomori.
Tomori wants to stand and escape but Donde is having none of it.
Donde forces his way into half guard.
Donde stops Tomori from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Donde 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. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tomori still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tomori has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2#
Tomori wants to control but Donde is keeping him busy.
Tomori controls the position.#SU2#
Tomori decides to stand back up. Tomori steps back and let's Donde get back to his feet.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch but Donde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tomori pushes Donde up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Tomori. #T3#
Donde blocks an elbow strike from Tomori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomori.
Tomori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Donde has picked Tomori up - he's going for a ride! Donde dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tomori wants to get back to his feet.
Tomori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Donde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tomori is trying to stand up here but Donde is controlling him well. #T4#
Tomori is trying to get back to full guard.
Donde prevents Tomori from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Donde seems to be working for a kimura but Tomori defends the submission attempt.
Raymond Donde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tomori is trying to stand up here but Donde is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tomori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomori sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Tomori drives through and clinches with Donde against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomori gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomori.
Donde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomori gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Tomori 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#
Tomori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donde defends it nicely.#CL2#
Tomori moves into the clinch.
Donde blocks an uppercut.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donde blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomori throws an elbow but misses.
Donde avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomori.
Tomori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donde.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tomori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
Tomori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donde blocks it with crossed arms.
Donde blocking some punches.
Donde is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tomori is defending well.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Donde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomori prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donde blocks an uppercut.
Tomori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donde.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tomori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donde. #T3#
Tomori throws an elbow but it misses.
Donde avoiding damage as Tomori throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tomori fails to land. #BC2#
Tomori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tomori moves into the clinch.
Tomori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomori misses with some punches.
Tomori tries a body shot but Donde blocks it.
Tomori is stalling here.
Tomori gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt. #T4#
Donde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donde's defenses.
Donde dodges an elbow strike from Tomori.
Hiroki Tomori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donde blocks an uppercut.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomori after a bit of a struggle.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomori pressing his opponent against the cage.
Donde blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Tomori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomori 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Tomori!

Event: OFK 92 - Moreno Vs Dokov
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Donde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Gay G misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Gay G cracks Donde with a good jab.
Gay G misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gay G digs a good hook to Donde's body.
Gay G connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Gay G 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.
Donde 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#
Donde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
Gay G is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gay G stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay G doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay G manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving. #T1#
Donde keeping full guard, as Gay G tries to pass.
Gay G is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gay G stands and throws Donde's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Gay G is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Gay G are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gay G working the ground and pound from side control.
Donde regains half guard.
Gay G prevents Donde from improving his position.
Gay G wants to take a breather but Donde is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gay G is working for a kimura but Donde is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Donde on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gay G wants to take a breather but Donde is having none of it.
Donde on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Donde has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gay G. Oh but Donde has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gay G goes limp - he's gone! Donde jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde 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 87 - Harper Vs Gay G
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Loco 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.
Loco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donde looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle here but Loco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Donde is trying to escape the position but Loco is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donde sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Loco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Donde looks to move to half guard but instead Loco has passed into mount! Damn!
Donde can't escape the position. #T3#
Donde slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Loco performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde is looking to improve his position.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loco looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Loco uses it to pass to side control.
Donde looking for a sweep but Loco has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Donde is working to get back to half guard.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Loco 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.
Donde is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Loco is working for a guillotine from mount but Donde frees his head quite easily.
Donde tries to improve his position but instead Loco has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Xeroxing Fifty Snails inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Loco is riding his opponent, not letting Donde buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mono Loco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Donde, which made it look bad.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Donde as Loco shoots in.
Raymond Donde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Donde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donde throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Donde sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donde tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donde to the ground. Donde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donde defends well and Loco ends up having to push Donde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donde tries a head kick but it misses.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donde defends well and Loco ends up having to push Donde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donde slaps away a takedown attempt from Loco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donde as he avoids it easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Donde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Donde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Loco is quick to defend against it.
Loco has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Loco fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##SUB#
Donde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loco! #REVB#
Donde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Loco manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Loco working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily. #T4#
Loco 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.
Loco 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##SUB#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loco passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Donde dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Donde tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Donde sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Donde drives through with a takedown into Loco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Loco working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily.
Loco is trying to hold Donde in close to prevent damage but Donde has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Donde seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Loco defends it. #SUB#
Donde is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loco wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loco looking to control.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Loco's guard.
Loco wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loco is trying to control the position but Donde postures up.
Donde advances position into side control!#SUB#
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well.
Loco is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Donde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Loco trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away. #SUB#
Donde actively working from the bottom here.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donde sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mono Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Donde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Loco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Loco 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. #SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Donde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donde 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 81 - Sector Vs Horn
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power stuns Donde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power blocks a head kick by Donde.
A head kick misses from Donde.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power 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 Donde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Power is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Power misses.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donde at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donde.
Donde avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Donde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
Donde slips under a jab from Power.
Power misses with a straight right.
Power throws out a loose jab but Donde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Donde blocks the leg kick.
Irish Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Power coming out on top.#T2#
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Power avoids it well and moves away.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dondes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Power misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Donde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Power is defending well. #SUB#
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Power, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Donde has hold of Power's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Power tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Donde cranks the arm and Power screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Power, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Donde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones digs a good body shot into Donde's ribs.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Donde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donde moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Donde moved away.
Donde feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
Donde with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws the left hand but Donde avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Dingleberry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Donde checks the leg kick.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
Jones takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Donde avoids it.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones works Donde's body with a nice hook.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Donde blocks the body kick.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body punch but Donde moves out of range.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Donde tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. #T3#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Donde's shoulder, as Donde tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Donde sees coming a mile off.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donde takes a step back to recover.
Donde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donde.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Donde moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Donde moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donde avoids the head kick by Jones. #T4#
Jones wants to slow Donde down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Jones is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Donde's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donde tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donde.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Donde avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Donde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Jones misses #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingleberry Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Jones is trying to control Donde's posture but Donde avoids it.
Jones controls the position for a moment.
Jones wants to control but Donde postures up.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donde can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to bench press Donde off him but Donde keeps the position.
Jones tries to escape but Donde is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1##SUB2#
Donde tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Donde is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Donde.
Jones is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Donde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Raymond Donde has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Donde from advancing position. #SUB2#
Donde is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.#ES#
Jones has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Donde has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Donde is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Jones digs a right hand underneath Donde's ribcage. Donde let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Jones jumps guard.
Donde postures up.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde preventing the sweep.
Jones keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Jones controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself. #SUB2#
Donde has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donde's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Donde is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Donde!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde 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: SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Vasquez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vasquez defends it well.
Donde scores with a head kick. Vasquez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vasquez throws a hook but Donde avoids it easily.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Vasquez tenderised Donde's leg. Donde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donde moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez tries to clinch up but Donde circles away and keeps his distance.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donde gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Vasquez throws a nice looking combination but Donde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nando Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Donde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Vasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasquez.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donde with the counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Donde takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Donde tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt. #T2#
Donde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez presses Donde against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vasquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez pushes Donde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Donde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donde staying out of range there.#T3#
Donde blocks a low kick nicely.
Vasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Donde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Donde dives in and grabs Vasquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes down on Donde's head and hops out.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donde.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vasquez throws a series of strikes that have Donde backpedaling.
Donde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasquez swivels and escapes.
Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.#T4#
Vasquez misses with a low kick.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Vasquez both land. Nice combination.
Vasquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Donde is rocked!
Vasquez lands a jab to the nose.
Donde is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
Vasquez lands with a good body shot.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Donde is having none of it.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donde seems to have recovered his senses.
Vasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donde's head backwards.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donde under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Vasquez clinches up with Donde and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Donde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasquez after a bit of a struggle.
Donde is working for takedown but Vasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasquez is working Donde over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donde.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Vasquez lands a body punch.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vasquez tries to break free but Donde pushes him back against the cage.
Donde has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donde or not.
Donde is breathing heavily.
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Vasquez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nando Vasquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
Vasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Vasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donde backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasquez.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donde can do to turn this around?
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Donde's head.
A short left from Vasquez.
A short uppercut from Vasquez.
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#
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vasquez wants to slow Donde down by chopping away at his legs.
Vasquez misses with a leg kick.
Vasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donde with the counter takedown but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Vasquez fakes the leg kick and cracks Donde in the body.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Vasquez lands with a cross.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donde somewhat.
Vasquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vasquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Vasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasquez digs a good body shot into Donde's ribs.
Vasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donde avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vasquez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Donde misses
and Vasquez counters with a nice body kick.
Donde drops his hands momentarily and Vasquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde'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#
Donde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donde lands a high kick!
Vasquez lands with an overhand left.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nando Vasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Donde closes the distance and clinches up with Vasquez, looking for a takedown. Donde pushes Vasquez against the cage but Vasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasquez leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez lands with a nice body kick.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde feints the counter takedown.
Donde shoots in but Vasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nando Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Vasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donde under the eye.#TD2#
Donde drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Vasquez's guard. #T2#
Donde wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vasquez holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a straight right.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vasquez is looking to slow Donde down with leg kicks.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
Vasquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Donde tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nando Vasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice shot by Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Vasquez there.
Vasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donde on the side of the head.
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Donde circles away.
Vasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donde.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasquez throws a jab when Donde was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez lands with an uppercut that bounces Donde off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Vasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasquez, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Vasquez!
Our winner, Nando Vasquez, 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: CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021

180 cm
33 yrs
155 lbs

175 cm
24 yrs
158 lbs

Donde

Tokugawa

Event: CACC 158: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Jan 03, 2021

180 cm
33 yrs
155 lbs

179 cm
43 yrs
157 lbs

Donde

Holzken

Event: CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020

180 cm
33 yrs
155 lbs

172 cm
45 yrs
159 lbs

Donde

Boshtok

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Donde moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Boshtok tightens his grip and picks Donde up, before dumping him to the ground. Donde manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Boshtok#SUB#
Donde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boshtok defends it easily.
Donde 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#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boshtok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boshtok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donde has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boshtok has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boshtok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boshtok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok controlling the position from side mount.
Donde tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Boshtok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Boshtok keeps moving and retains side control.
Boshtok trying to control the position but Donde is working away.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Boshtok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Donde tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Donde is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Boshtok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donde haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donde tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.#SUB2#
Boshtok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Boshtok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boshtok moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Donde (0) vs (7) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Donde is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Boshtok's attempts to control the action.
Boshtok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Boshtok wants to finish this one by submission but Donde is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boshtok. #SUB2#
Boshtok looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boshtok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donde is trying to reverse the position but instead Boshtok has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (10) Boshtok
Boshtok keeps control of the position as Donde tries to break free.
Donde breaks Boshtok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (10) Boshtok
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4##SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boshtok dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (12) Boshtok#SUB#
Donde has his foot on Boshtok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boshtok works his way back into a safe position though.
Donde can't keep his opponent in guard - Boshtok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boshtok moves into full mount! Donde won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (2) vs (15) Boshtok
Donde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donde has given up his back here. Will Boshtok look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (2) vs (18) Boshtok#SUB2#
Boshtok is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donde is defending well though. Boshtok let's go of the attempt for now.
Donde tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Boshtok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Donde right now. #T5##SUB2#
Boshtok working for the choke.
Boshtok has the hooks in. Donde is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boshtok really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donde.
You can see the frustration on Donde's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boshtok trying to control momentarily.
Donde rolls, trying to escape but Boshtok keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Boshtok is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Donde won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Boshtok off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Boshtok!
A victorious Yuri Boshtok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020

166 cm
33 yrs
151 lbs

180 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

Pavlov

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pavlov looking to score a takedown here. Donde is defending well but Pavlov drives through and ends up in Donde's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Donde
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Donde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Donde is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Donde controlling the position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Donde looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Donde keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T1#
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Donde keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Pavlov trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde controlling the position.
Donde trying to control the position.
Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Donde trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pushing down on Donde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it. #T5#
Donde is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Donde wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Donde defending well. #T6#
Pavlov works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Donde
A lull in the action here.
Donde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Donde
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Donde is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Donde is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov takes Donde's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Donde
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donde for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Donde looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov. #T9#
Donde is trying to break free.
Donde is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Donde staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T10#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donde.
Donde looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to control but Donde manages to buck him off and is now in Pavlov's guard! Nice work there by Donde!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Donde
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donde's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Donde#T11#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov'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.#T12#
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Donde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Donde is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Donde 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.#T13#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov pushes down on Donde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
More hug and hope from Pavlov.
Donde wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov prevents Donde from improving his position.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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: CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020

170 cm
32 yrs
153 lbs

180 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

Boesku

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boesku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boesku lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Donde
Boesku wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Boesku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Donde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (2) Donde
Donde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Donde is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it. #T2#
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donde wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku trying to control the position. #SUB#
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boesku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donde 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. #T3#
Donde passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Donde seems content to control.
Boesku is controlling Donde's trapped leg to prevent Donde from advancing to side control.
Boesku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Donde not doing much here.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Donde seems content to control.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Boesku trying to control from the bottom.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Boesku controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself. #SUB#
Donde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Donde wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Donde controlling from the top position.
Donde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Boesku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde content to stall in guard here.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB#
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Boesku looking to control.
Donde 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.
Donde postures up.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
Boesku keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass. #SUB#
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Boesku seems keen to control Donde's posture.
Donde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Donde postures up.
Donde controlling from the top position.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.#T8#
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Donde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
Donde trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Donde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boesku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donde has managed to get both his arms back between Boesku's legs - danger averted.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boesku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Donde has passed into half guard!
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Donde wants to free his trapped foot but Boesku is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Boesku is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Boesku is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boesku avoid being mounted?
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Donde is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku trying to control but Donde postures up.
Donde is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions off his back.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Boesku is not content to let Donde control the position.#T12#
Boesku trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boesku keeps working.
Boesku trying to control but Donde postures up.
Boesku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donde's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (6) vs (2) Donde
Boesku is not going to allow Donde to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Boesku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donde is defending well though. Boesku let's go of the attempt for now.#T13##SUB#
Donde defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boesku's arms. #SUB#
Boesku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Donde knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Donde for a finish.
Donde tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back. #SUB#
Boesku tightening his grip on Donde, looking for the choke.
Donde is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boesku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Donde showing good submission defense here. #T14#
I really don't envy Donde right now. #SUB#
Boesku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boesku 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, Donde has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Donde tries to roll but Boesku sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Roman Boesku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020

165 cm
45 yrs
143 lbs

180 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

Ward

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Donde
Ward wants to pass the guard but Donde is defending well.
Donde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is thwarting Donde's attempts to control the position.
Donde wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Donde is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Ward working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Donde's thigh. Donde counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Donde keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward stands and throws Donde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Donde
Ward trying to control the position but Donde is working away.
Ward tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ward trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ward looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ward trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Donde manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (5) vs (2) Donde
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donde wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving. #T4#
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ward is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Donde rolls with it to try and escape but Ward cranks on the arm and Donde is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Ward!
A less than humble Mr Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020

180 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

160 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs

Donde

Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Donde's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Silva
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.#T1#
Donde working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Silva
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Donde is trying to improve his position.
Donde wants to control but Silva postures up.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Donde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Let's hope that Silva 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.
Donde can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Donde is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Silva controls the position from side control.
Donde is trying to improve his position.
Donde being controlled for a moment.
Donde tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Donde is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #T6#
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva trying to control the position but Donde is working away. #T7#
Donde tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde struggling a bit here.#T8#
Donde holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Donde regains half guard.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.
Donde is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donde avoid being mounted?
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donde!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (8) Silva#T9#
Silva content just to control the position here.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Silva content just to control the position here. #T10#
It looks like Silva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva controlling from mount.
Donde can't escape the position. #T11#
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Silva fails to move to back control.
Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Donde to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (11) Silva
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.
Donde trying to control but not successfully.
Silva controlling from the back.#T13#
Donde holding on to Silva's left wrist, preventing the choke.
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.
Silva controlling well, preventing Donde from escaping the position.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Donde manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (11) Silva
Donde looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Donde preventing the sweep.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donde controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donde trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva seems keen to control Donde's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 11 to 2.
Kron Silva is the new featherweight champion!
Kron Silva 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: CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020

180 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

165 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Donde

Sakuraba

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Donde fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into Donde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sakuraba trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Donde is controlling Sakuraba's trapped leg to prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.#T2#
Donde is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but Donde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakuraba to get the leverage.
Well, if Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Donde is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donde avoid being mounted?#T3#
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Sakuraba seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Sakuraba might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donde is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donde defends it well.
Donde trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuraba not doing much here.
Donde trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donde wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Sakuraba slows the pace down in half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donde is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Donde is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Let's hope that Sakuraba 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.
Donde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Donde wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Donde wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well. #T11#
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Donde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donde keeping hold of Sakuraba's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.#T12#
Sakuraba is continuing to stall.
Sakuraba is stalling here. Donde is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakuraba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Donde has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donde (4) vs (2) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to buck Donde off but Donde is having none of it.
Donde has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Donde (6) vs (2) Sakuraba
Donde controlling from mount.
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Donde pushes him away.
Sakuraba 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.#T13#
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donde content just to control the position here.
Sakuraba reaches up and holds on to Donde to control the position.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakuraba is squirming around, avoiding Donde's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Donde is stalling here but it's allowed Sakuraba to get half guard.
Donde controlling the action here.
Sakuraba controlling the position well.
Donde is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Raymond Donde retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Raymond Donde misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020

170 cm
26 yrs
150 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

Perovic

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Perovic clinches with his opponent.
Donde prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Perovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perovic wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Perovic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perovic (4) vs (0) Donde#SUB#
Perovic swings around for an armbar but Donde sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Perovic's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perovic (4) vs (2) Donde
Donde is looking to advance position but Perovic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perovic (8) vs (2) Donde
Perovic avoids the attempt from Donde to control.#SUB#
Perovic has control of Donde's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donde regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic wants to take Donde's back here but Donde is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T1#
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Perovic's attempts to control the action.
Perovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Perovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Donde has worked his arm free - good work by Donde!
Perovic taking a breather here. #SUB#
Perovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Perovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Donde has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Perovic but great work by Donde.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perovic (8) vs (6) Donde
Perovic being controlled for a moment.
Perovic is looking to reverse the position.
Perovic is not content to let Donde control the position.
Perovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Perovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Donde's best efforts.
Donde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Perovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donde is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Perovic pulls Donde in to control the position.
Perovic 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.#T4#
Perovic is trying to keep Donde in close.
Donde trying to control but Perovic is working from the bottom.
Donde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perovic's guard.
Perovic is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Donde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Perovic trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (8) vs (9) Donde#T5#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Donde trying to control the action but Perovic is working from the bottom.
Perovic is looking for a sweep.
Perovic is not content to let Donde control the position.
Donde tries to advance to mount but Perovic denies him. #T6#
Donde passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Perovic!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Perovic (8) vs (11) Donde
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perovic is squirming around, avoiding Donde's attempts to control the action.
Perovic is controlling an arm, preventing Donde from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Perovic working to try and regain half guard.
Perovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Donde prevents Perovic from getting the reversal.
Perovic tries to hold on but Donde postures up.
Perovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donde controlling the position easily from mount.
Perovic holds of for dear life.
Perovic tries to reverse the position but Donde maintains control.#T8#
Perovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Perovic tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perovic controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Perovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donde controls the pace.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Perovic is retaining full guard.
Perovic trying to control the position.
Perovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Perovic, not yet. #T9#
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Perovic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Donde has picked Perovic up and slammed him! Perovic can't keep hold of the triangle and Donde manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (8) vs (14) Donde
Perovic is looking for a sweep.
Donde gets to mount! Perovic was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Perovic (8) vs (16) Donde
Perovic is looking to improve his position but Donde isn't that keen on the idea.
Perovic tries to control the position but Donde now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Perovic (8) vs (19) Donde
Perovic tries to break free.
Donde is looking to control Perovic but Perovic is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Perovic is trying to break free.
Perovic trying to control but not successfully.
Perovic prevents Donde from getting a body triangle.
Perovic trying to control but not successfully.
Donde slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Donde is not going to allow Perovic to sit and survive in this position.
Perovic can't escape the position. #T11#
Donde biding his time, controlling Perovic.
Donde controlling well, preventing Perovic from escaping the position.
Perovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Donde go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Perovic is in bad spot here.
Good control from Donde.#T12#
Perovic wants to escape the position.
Donde controls the action.
Donde is trying to stick to Perovic's back but Perovic is turning into Donde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Donde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perovic (10) vs (19) Donde
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perovic wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving. #T13#
Perovic wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Donde holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donde is trying to control the position but Perovic postures up.
Perovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Perovic looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perovic (10) vs (21) Donde#T14#
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Perovic.
Perovic controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself. #SUB#
Perovic working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily.
Perovic looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde wins on points by 21 to 10.
Raymond Donde is the new featherweight champion!
Raymond Donde 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: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

181 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

Nuragomidova

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nuragomidova shoots for a takedown but Donde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nuragomidova 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.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nuragomidova.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (0) Donde
Donde manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Nuragomidova is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova'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.
Nuragomidova prevents Donde from improving his position.#T1#
Donde trying to control here.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nuragomidova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donde for as long as he can get away with.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but Donde defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donde keeping hold of Nuragomidova's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Nuragomidova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donde regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donde controlling Nuragomidova's posture.
Nuragomidova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nuragomidova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donde keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass. #T3#
Donde is pulling down on Nuragomidova's head to control his posture.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova 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.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Donde being controlled here, momentarily.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there. #T4#
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nuragomidova stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde 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.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (2) Donde
Nuragomidova wants to sweep here but Donde controlling him for the moment.
Donde controlling from the top position. #T5#
Donde wants to pass the guard but Nuragomidova is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the position but Donde postures up.
Nuragomidova wants to sweep but no luck.
Nuragomidova controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Nuragomidova managing to control the position.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donde manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (2) Donde#T6#
Donde keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
Nuragomidova stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova advances to half guard.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg. #T8#
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donde is doing well to control the position and prevent Nuragomidova from advancing to side control.
Nuragomidova is keen to just control but Donde is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donde gets back to full guard.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep. #T9#
Nuragomidova pushing down on Donde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuragomidova controlling the action here.
Donde is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Nuragomidova content to control rather than advance.
Nuragomidova prevents Donde from improving his position.
Nuragomidova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but Donde defending well. #T10#
Nuragomidova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Nuragomidova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Donde won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Nuragomidova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donde keeping hold of Nuragomidova's head, controlling as best he can.
Donde wants to improve his position but Nuragomidova is controlling well.
Donde is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Donde trying to control from the bottom.
Nuragomidova stalling.
Donde is trying to control but can't.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Donde's thigh, looking to free his foot. Donde is holding on for now.
Donde is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nuragomidova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nuragomidova's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (6) Donde#T13#
Nuragomidova trying to control the hands but Donde won't let him.
Donde slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Nuragomidova right now.
Donde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T14#
Donde avoiding Nuragomidova 's attempts to control his hands.
Donde controlling well, preventing Nuragomidova from escaping the position.
Nuragomidova is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
Donde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Nuragomidova is heads and Donde is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Nuragomidova takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Khalib Nuragomidova started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

180 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

150 cm
19 yrs
130 lbs

Donde

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Noah Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Donde 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.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (0) Diaz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde preventing the sweep.
Donde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donde controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Donde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donde passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Donde trying to control the pace.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Donde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (5) vs (0) Diaz
Donde controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Donde controlling the pace for now.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Diaz tries to hold on but Donde pushes him away.
Diaz tries to control Donde's body but Donde pushes him off. Diaz squirms to his side and now Donde has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (8) vs (0) Diaz
I would not like to be Diaz right now.
Diaz turns into Donde and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (8) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Donde 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.#T5#
Donde has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz 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.
Diaz trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Diaz stands and throws Donde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (8) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz has knee on belly momentarily but Donde bucks him off and regains half guard.
Donde gets full guard.
Donde has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (10) vs (5) Diaz
Donde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Donde has moved into half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donde is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Donde has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (13) vs (5) Diaz
Donde just content to control the position.
Donde passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Donde (15) vs (5) Diaz
Donde manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (18) vs (5) Diaz
Donde controlling well, preventing Diaz from escaping the position.
Good control from Donde.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz is in bad spot here.
Diaz looks winded!#T9#
Donde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diaz tries to break free. #T10#
Donde biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Diaz right now.
Donde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Donde controls the action.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Donde off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T12#
Diaz is really stuck here.
Donde controls the position.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Donde gets his hands free as Diaz looks to control. #T13#
Donde has the hooks in. Diaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donde has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diaz's body.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Donde keeps control of the position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Donde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diaz.
Diaz trying to control the hands but Donde breaks the grip.
Donde controls the action.
Diaz is in bad spot here. #T14#
Donde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diaz is really stuck here.
Donde controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Raymond Donde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Noah Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Let's run it back, I'll strangle that fool!'.

Event: CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020

180 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

172 cm
34 yrs
155 lbs

Donde

Saenamuang

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jettrin Saenamuang!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donde swats away the attempt to clinch by Saenamuang.#CL2#
Saenamuang gets a clinch.
Saenamuang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donde is defending well.#TD2#
Saenamuang jumps into guard, dragging Donde to the mat. #SUB2#
Saenamuang working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Clinch Pride inform us that Saenamuang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Saenamuang is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donde looking to sit in guard and control but Saenamuang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Saenamuang#T1#
Saenamuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saenamuang wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Saenamuang looking to pass the guard.
Donde has Saenamuang pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Saenamuang looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (2) Saenamuang
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saenamuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Donde wants to control from the top but Saenamuang keeps moving.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Saenamuang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Donde escapes and throws Saenamuang's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (5) vs (2) Saenamuang
You can see the frustration on Saenamuang's face as Donde controls the position. #T3#
Saenamuang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Donde (7) vs (2) Saenamuang
Donde wants to control the pace but Saenamuang is squirming around nicely.
Donde controlling from the full mount.
Donde fails to take his opponent's back.
Donde tries to control but Saenamuang wriggling away.
Donde is really struggling to control Saenamuang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Donde is trying to take his opponent's back.
Saenamuang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donde fails to advance to Saenamuang's back.
Saenamuang is looking to improve his position but Donde isn't that keen on the idea.
Donde content just to control the position here.
Saenamuang is trying to reverse the position but instead Donde has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (10) vs (2) Saenamuang#T5#
Donde is looking to control Saenamuang but Saenamuang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Donde has good solid back control here.
Donde trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Donde keeps control of the position easily here as Saenamuang tries to buck him off. #T6#
Saenamuang rolls, trying to escape but Donde keeps control of the position.
Donde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Donde gets his hands free as Saenamuang looks to control.
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.
Saenamuang is keeping busy. #T7#
Donde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Donde keeps control of the position as Saenamuang tries to break free.
A lull in the action here. #T8#
Saenamuang is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Donde controlling the positon.
Saenamuang is in bad spot here.
Saenamuang trying to control but not successfully.
Saenamuang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Donde is staying active.
Donde is hanging on to Saenamuang's back as he tries to escape. #T9#
Donde struggling to keep hold of the position.
Donde has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Saenamuang's body.
Saenamuang trying to control but not successfully.
Donde controlling well, preventing Saenamuang from escaping the position.
Donde trying to control momentarily.
Saenamuang tries to escape the position. #T10#
Saenamuang keeps trying to improve his position.
Saenamuang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Donde.
Donde controls the position.
Donde trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Donde not allowing Saenamuang to control his hands.
Donde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T11#
Donde keeps control of the position as Saenamuang tries to break free.
Saenamuang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Donde has good solid back control here.
Donde controlling well, preventing Saenamuang from escaping the position. #T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Donde's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saenamuang tries to roll but Donde sticks to his back.
Donde controls the action.
Saenamuang trying to control the position but Donde manages to sink in the hooks.
Donde struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Saenamuang right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde wants to control but Saenamuang is keeping busy.
Donde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T13#
Donde struggling to keep hold of the position.
Donde controlling well, preventing Saenamuang from escaping the position.
Donde not allowing Saenamuang to control his hands.
I really don't envy Saenamuang right now.
Donde tries to keep control of the position but Saenamuang is staying busy.
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. #T14#
Will Donde go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Donde controlling from the back.
Donde trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Donde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saenamuang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde has the hooks in. Saenamuang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After the fight, Raymond Donde 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: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020

180 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
22 yrs
168 lbs

Donde

Ottke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Donde closes the distance and clinches.
Ottke is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Donde has hold of one of Ottke's legs. Ottke is fighting the takedown attempt but Donde gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donde defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.
Ottke controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donde's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donde (2) vs (4) Ottke#SUB2#
Donde showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Donde defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Donde fending off the submission attempt from Ottke.
Donde prevents Ottke from getting a body triangle.#T2##SUB2#
Ottke working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Donde is doing well to defend. Ottke seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Donde is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office, into his post fight interview.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

180 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

176 cm
20 yrs
165 lbs

Donde

Jubbly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jubbly moves into the clinch successfully.
Jubbly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Donde has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jubbly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donde (4) vs (0) Jubbly
Donde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Donde is hanging on to Jubbly's back as he tries to escape.
Jubbly is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Donde off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jubbly is really stuck here.
Jubbly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Donde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Donde'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.
Jubbly is trying to break free.
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. #T2#
Donde is hanging on to Jubbly's back as he tries to escape.
Donde controlling from the back.
Jubbly tries to escape but Donde has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jubbly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Donde keeps control of the position as Jubbly tries to break free.
Donde has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jubbly's body. #T3#
Donde controlling well, preventing Jubbly from escaping the position.
Donde controlling the position well here. Jubbly rolled but Donde kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Further stalling from Donde.
I really don't envy Jubbly right now.
Donde biding his time, controlling Jubbly.
Jubbly tries to roll but Donde sticks to his back. #T4#
Donde slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Donde has the hooks in. Jubbly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donde is trying to stick to Jubbly's back but Jubbly is turning into Donde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Donde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jubbly.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (4) vs (2) Jubbly
Jubbly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Donde looking to control.
Jubbly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jubbly wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Jubbly looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (6) vs (2) Jubbly
Donde works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Donde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Jubbly tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Jubbly trying to get back to full guard but Donde takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (9) vs (2) Jubbly
Donde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jubbly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jubbly for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Jubbly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jubbly is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jubbly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (12) vs (2) Jubbly
Good control from Donde.
Jubbly tries to roll but Donde sticks to his back.
Donde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T8#
Jubbly is in bad spot here.
What can Jubbly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T9#
Donde has the hooks in. Jubbly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Jubbly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jubbly is in bad spot here.
Donde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jubbly.
Jubbly can't escape the position.
Good control from Donde.#T10#
Jubbly is in bad spot here.
Good control from Donde.
Jubbly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Donde is riding his opponent, not letting Jubbly buck him off.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Donde is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jubbly wants to escape the position. #T11#
Donde biding his time, controlling Jubbly.
You can see the frustration on Jubbly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Donde just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Donde is trying to stick to Jubbly's back but Jubbly is turning into Donde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Donde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jubbly.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (12) vs (4) Jubbly
Jubbly wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jubbly stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Jubbly trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Jubbly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donde dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (14) vs (4) Jubbly
Donde is pushing down on Jubbly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jubbly is fighting to maintain full guard but Donde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Donde takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jubbly tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde controlling the pace. #T13#
Donde prevents Jubbly from improving his position.
Jubbly wants to get back to full guard but Donde has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (17) vs (4) Jubbly
Donde content just to control the position here.
Jubbly is working to get back to half guard.
Donde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Donde manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jubbly to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (20) vs (4) Jubbly
Donde controls the position.
Jubbly tries to roll but Donde sticks to his back.
Jubbly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Donde doesn't have the hooks in and Jubbly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (20) vs (6) Jubbly
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jubbly looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (22) vs (6) Jubbly
Donde is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde takes the fight on points by 22 to 6.
A very excited looking Raymond Donde 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: CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 813 p4p, 108 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 1780 p4p, 213 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

180 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

185 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs

Donde

Orsic

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Orsic clinches with his opponent.

Orsic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Donde regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Orsic
Orsic passes Donde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orsic tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Orsic trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Donde is defending well.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Orsic has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic is controlling the pace.
Donde controlling the position for now.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Orsic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic trying to mount his opponent but Donde defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Orsic
Orsic trying to control but Donde is having none of it.
Donde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Orsic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donde is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (5) Orsic

Donde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Orsic has his foot on Donde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donde works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orsic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donde uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (5) vs (5) Orsic
Orsic prevents Donde from moving into mount.
Donde trying to control the action but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Donde controls the position.
Orsic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donde off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donde (5) vs (9) Orsic

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde is really stuck here.
Orsic wants to control but Donde manages to buck him off and is now in Orsic's guard! Nice work there by Donde!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (7) vs (9) Orsic
Donde looking to pass the guard.

Orsic is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.

Donde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Orsic is tightening it up a little... Donde has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Donde reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Donde taps out! Nice BJJ there by Orsic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mate Orsic!

Event: CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 792 p4p, 102 weight class) and Lodzov Hugs (ranked 3019 p4p, 323 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
29 yrs
156 lbs

Donde

Hugs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hugs moves in looking to clinch but Donde pushes him off.

Hugs clinches with his opponent.

Hugs drags the fight down to the ground.
Donde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Hugs
Hugs tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.

Hugs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donde sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde trying to hold on to Hugs's head to control him but Hugs postures up.

Hugs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Donde wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hugs is trying to work for a kimura but Donde is defending well.
Donde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donde.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Donde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (2) Hugs

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working a defensive guard here.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Hugs.
Donde postures up.
Hugs being controlled here, momentarily.
Hugs wants to improve his position but instead Donde has moved into half guard.
Donde controlling the action here.
Donde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hugs for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hugs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donde pushing down on Hugs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donde is thwarting Hugs's attempts to control the position.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Hugs is defending the position.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hugs tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Hugs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donde won't allow Hugs to sweep him here.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Hugs.
Hugs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hugs has an active guard here but Donde has managed to pass into half guard.
Donde slows the pace down in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde prevents Hugs from improving his position.
Hugs is pressing down on Donde's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Hugs is retaining full guard.
Hugs looking to control.
Hugs has control of Donde's left arm, preventing Donde from doing any damage.
Hugs is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donde advances to half guard.
Donde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donde is pressing down on Hugs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugs is holding on for now.
Donde prevents Hugs from improving his position.

Hugs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Hugs is defending the position.
Donde controlling the action here.
Hugs is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Donde passes into side control, despite Hugs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (5) vs (2) Hugs

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Donde politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Donde prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hugs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Hugs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.
Hugs is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hugs avoid being mounted?
Hugs tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donde is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donde is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hugs!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (8) vs (2) Hugs
Donde fails to move to back control.
Donde controlling from the full mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donde controlling his opponent.
Hugs tries to hold on but Donde postures up.
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hugs tries to hold on but Donde pushes him away.
Hugs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working to try and regain half guard.
Donde controlling the pace for now.
Hugs is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hugs tries to lock up and control but Donde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donde controlling the pace for now.
Donde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hugs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hugs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Donde controlling from mount.
Hugs is looking to improve his position but Donde isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugs tries to lock up and control but Donde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donde controlling his opponent.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to improve his position but Donde isn't that keen on the idea.
Hugs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donde trying to control but Hugs is having none of it.
Hugs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde tries to control but Hugs wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Raymond Donde 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.
Lodzov Hugs spoke after the fight, saying 'this was bullshit'.

Event: CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 16412 p4p, 553 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 762 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
35 yrs
161 lbs

180 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs

Pancake

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

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

Donde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pancake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Donde
Donde working away.
Pancake tries to control but Donde manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (7) Donde
Donde has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pancake's body.
Pancake is really stuck here.
Donde trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pancake doesn't escape.
Pancake trying to control the hands but Donde breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake turns into Donde and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (7) Donde
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake is stalling in the full guard.
Pancake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donde for as long as he can get away with.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake passes Donde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Pancake seems content to control.
Pancake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake is taking a breather. Donde 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.
Donde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pancake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donde knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Donde trying to hold on to Pancake's head to control him but Pancake postures up.
Pancake stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donde!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (7) Donde

Pancake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donde is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (9) Donde

Pancake is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Pancake has his hands on Donde's head, controlling the position.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake is pulling down on Donde's head to control his posture.
Donde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake pulls Donde in close to his closed guard and prevents Donde from doing any damage or advancing position.

Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.
Donde trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Donde looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (9) Donde
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Donde is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake passes into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Donde won't allow it.

Pancake is trying to work for a kimura but Donde is defending well.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.
Donde trying to control but Pancake postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Pancake is keen to just control but Donde is a slippery customer.
Donde manages to get to full guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard.
Pancake slows the pace down in half guard.

Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Pancake tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Donde defends it.
Donde is looking to improve his position.

Pancake is looking for a kimura but Donde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pancake to get the leverage.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donde is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake stalling away here and it's allowed Donde to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (11) Donde
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake seems keen to control Donde's posture.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donde is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.

Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.

Pancake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donde uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (14) Donde
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donde controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Donde keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde wins on points by 14 to 7.
Raymond Donde 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: CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 729 p4p, 88 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 541 p4p, 68 weight class). Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Raymond Donde is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

180 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

181 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs

Donde

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee wants to control the pace but Donde is squirming around nicely.
Lee wants to take Donde's back here but Donde is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (8) Lee

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee is looking to control Donde but Donde is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Donde is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Donde staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control.

Donde is trying to defend against the choke here but Lee has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lee Tightens the hold and Donde taps out furiously! Lee displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, 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: CACC 60
Date: Feb 29, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 954 p4p, 115 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 728 p4p, 86 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Raymond Donde told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

172 cm
29 yrs
160 lbs

180 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Salvatore

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Salvatore has hold of one of Donde's legs. Donde is fighting the takedown attempt but Salvatore gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) Donde
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Donde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donde working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salvatore looking to pass the guard.
Donde controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking to pass into half guard but Donde pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Donde is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) Donde
Donde trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Donde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore gets full guard.
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Salvatore has his hands on Donde's head, controlling the position.
Donde wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Donde trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Donde pushes his legs off easily.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde 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.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.

Salvatore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Donde 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 Salvatore.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (2) vs (5) Donde
Salvatore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donde is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore wants to control but Donde postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donde advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Salvatore (2) vs (7) Donde
Donde wants to take Salvatore's back but he can't do it this time.
Salvatore tries to hold on but Donde postures up.
Donde controlling from mount.
Donde trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Donde takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
Donde looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
Donde controlling his opponent.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to lock up and control but Donde gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Salvatore is squirming around, avoiding Donde's attempts to control the action.
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rio Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
Donde can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control but Donde is having none of it.
Donde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore is controlling an arm, preventing Donde from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Donde can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvatore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donde prevents Salvatore from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore is looking to get to half guard.
Donde content just to control the position here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore working to try and regain half guard.
Salvatore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Donde not doing much here.
Salvatore is trying to control but can't.
Donde wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Donde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvatore trying to get back to full guard but Donde takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (2) vs (10) Donde
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donde wins on points by 10 to 2.
Raymond Donde 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: CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 1078 p4p, 132 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 720 p4p, 91 weight class). Alela's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ground Zero (MOP). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

180 cm
25 yrs
168 lbs

180 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Alela

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Sao Alela! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

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

Alela looking to score a takedown here. Donde is defending well but Alela drives through and ends up in Donde's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (0) Donde
Donde wants to sweep here but Alela controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Donde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alela looking to pass the guard.
Alela wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Alela stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Donde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (2) Donde
Donde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela 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.
Alela controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde postures up.
Alela seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Donde is stalling in the full guard.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Alela is keeping the position.
Alela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Donde slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to improve his position but Donde is controlling well.
Alela is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alela is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Donde is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (2) vs (5) Donde

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela is trying to escape the mount.
Donde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alela tries to hold on but Donde pushes him away.
Alela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alela is trying desperately to improve position.
Donde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alela tries to improve his position but instead Donde has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alela (2) vs (8) Donde
Alela tries to escape but Donde has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alela trying to control the position but Donde manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Donde's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to escape the position.
Donde wants to control but Alela is keeping busy.
Good control from Donde.
Alela trying to control the position but Donde manages to sink in the hooks.
Alela is really stuck here.
Donde trying to control momentarily.
Alela trying to control the hands but Donde breaks the grip.
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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Donde's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alela tries to escape the position.
Alela is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Donde.
Alela trying to control the action but Donde just sinks the hooks in.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to control but Alela is keeping busy.
Donde has good solid back control here.
Alela breaks Donde's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (4) vs (8) Donde
Alela slips nicely into half guard.

Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.
Alela is trying to control. Donde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Alela has control of the leg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alela controlling the action here.
Alela passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (7) vs (8) Donde
Donde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alela tries to control but Donde wriggling away.
Donde is looking to improve his position but Alela isn't that keen on the idea.
Alela controlling from the full mount.
Donde is working to get back to half guard.
Alela wants to control the pace but Donde is squirming around nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alela wants to control the pace but Donde is squirming around nicely.
Donde is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alela controlling from the full mount.
Alela tries to control but Donde wriggling away.
Alela looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donde is looking to escape.
Alela is really struggling to control Donde but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alela looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donde can't escape the position.

Alela swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sao Alela!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sao Alela made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 688 p4p, 88 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 3118 p4p, 325 weight class). Poe has chosen Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

181 cm
46 yrs
159 lbs

Donde

Poe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

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

Donde moves into range and clinches up with Poe.

Donde gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (0) Poe
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poe wants to get back to full guard.
Poe moves into full guard.
Poe controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Poe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
Poe has his hands on Donde's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donde is one step ahead there.
Poe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Poe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (2) Poe

Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe 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.
Poe passes Donde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Poe.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poe passes Donde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Donde is looking to improve his position.

Poe is working for a kimura but Donde is defending it quite comfortably.
Poe prevents Donde from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poe prevents Donde from improving his position.
Donde regains full guard. Nicely done.

Poe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poe has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Poe wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet.
Poe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (2) vs (5) Poe
Donde regains half guard.
Poe trying to control from Donde's half guard. Donde has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.

Poe 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.
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Poe stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Donde keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Poe trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donde is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (4) vs (5) Poe
Donde wants to pass the guard but Poe is keeping the position.
Poe wants to control the position but Donde says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Poe is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poe wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poe moves into full guard.
Poe pulls Donde in to control the position.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Poe.
Poe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Donde is now in half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Donde wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Donde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poe is trying to get back to full guard.
Poe is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poe avoid being mounted?

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde uses his free foot to push down on Poe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poe.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (7) vs (5) Poe
Donde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poe is looking to get to half guard.
Donde controlling from the full mount.
Donde wants to take Poe's back here but Poe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Poe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poe has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (10) vs (5) Poe

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Poe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Donde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Poe.
Donde trying to control momentarily.
Poe is trying to break free.
Poe is still trying to improve position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Donde.
Poe trying to control but not successfully.
Donde doesn't have the hooks in and Poe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (10) vs (7) Poe
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Poe wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Donde!
In his post fight interview, Raymond Donde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4090 p4p, 420 weight class) and Raymond Donde (ranked 645 p4p, 79 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

170 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

Hero

Donde

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raymond Donde!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

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

Hero gets a clinch.
Donde tries to score a body lock takedown but Hero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Hero is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Donde can't fight it off and eventually Hero manages to take the fight to the floor. Donde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (0) Donde
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Donde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hero is aware though and is defending well.

Donde is looking for a triangle but Hero pushes his legs off easily.
Hero stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde wants to improve his position but instead Hero has moved into half guard.

Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hero is trying to control the action in half guard but Donde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.

Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Donde keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (5) vs (0) Donde
Donde is working to get back to half guard.
Hero tries to control but Donde wriggling away.
Donde is trying desperately to improve position.
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donde sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Donde is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hero jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (8) vs (0) Donde
Donde is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde looks to move to half guard but instead Hero has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (10) vs (0) Donde
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donde is working to get back to half guard.

Hero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donde is surviving well by controlling Hero's body position as best he can.
Hero controlling from mount.
Hero tries to control but Donde wriggling away.
Donde is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Donde is still trying to improve position.
Hero controlling from the full mount.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

Hero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde gets back to half guard.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Hero content to control rather than advance.
Donde won't allow Hero to pass to mount.
Hero wants to control but Donde is keeping him busy.
Donde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Donde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Donde has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Hero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hero uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (13) vs (0) Donde
Hero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Donde!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (15) vs (0) Donde
Hero looking to control but Donde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hero is really struggling to control Donde but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Donde tries to reverse the position but Hero maintains control.
Hero controlling from mount.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Donde manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Donde is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (17) vs (0) Donde
Hero prevents Donde from getting the reversal.
Hero trying to control but Donde is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donde is looking to get to half guard.
Donde is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Hero looking to control but Donde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donde manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donde is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Hero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hero is trying to control. Donde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Hero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hero has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Hero trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde 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.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hero has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Hero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde wants to get back to full guard but Hero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (20) vs (0) Donde
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Hero keeps moving and retains side control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde regains half guard.

Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (23) vs (0) Donde

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde is desperately trying to improve his position but Hero has a good base and remains in mount.
Donde regains half guard.
Donde is staying active underneath Hero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.

Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Donde is looking for a triangle here but Hero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (26) vs (0) Donde

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

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donde stops Hero from passing to mount.
Donde is trying to work for a sweep but Hero has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (28) vs (0) Donde
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero trying to control but Donde is having none of it.
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero takes the fight on points by 28 to 0.
Dollar Hero 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: Madness 24 Wanker vs Fukk
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Ali connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali moves to clinch but Donde breaks away #TD2#
and Donde counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.
Donde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Donde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Donde controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ali is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea.
Donde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donde doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donde throws a body kick that misses.
Donde fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ali counters by clinching up. #T2#
Donde drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malik Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.#BC#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Donde there.
Donde tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Donde ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ali tries to clinch up but Donde circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali defending well as Donde loads up on a big left hand.
Donde throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ali 's waist but Ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donde off to one side. #CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Donde looking for a takedown.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Ali . #T3#
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donde backwards.
Donde blocks an uppercut.
Donde tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Donde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donde defends well and Ali ends up having to push Donde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ali .
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Donde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Donde 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.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
Donde content to stall in guard here.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Ali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ali throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Donde 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.
Donde is pressing down on Ali 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ali is holding on for now.
Donde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Donde trying to control the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Donde.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ali pushes Donde up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Ali 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali thows a leg kick but Donde checks it #TD2#
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Donde sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ali wants to sweep here but Donde controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Ali trying to control the position here.
Ali is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Donde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ali is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Donde seems unphased. #T4#
Ali connects with a single shot there.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali tries to clinch but Donde moves away
and Donde counters with a stiff right hand.
Donde avoids the head kick by Ali .
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donde throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Ali .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali misses with a hook. Donde ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali .
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 Malik Ali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donde avoids the head kick by Ali .
Donde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali .
Donde blocks a head kick by Ali .
Donde throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Ali .
Donde feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Donde has managed to clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown but Ali manages to get underhooks.
Donde goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Donde with that takedown attempt.
Malik Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donde.
Donde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali .
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali cracks the inside of Donde's front leg. #T1#
Ali throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Donde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ali is staying active underneath Donde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raymond Donde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donde wants to control but Ali is keeping him busy. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donde momentarily.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donde with the counter takedown but Ali avoids it easily.#KD#
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Donde tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Donde back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Donde is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense.
Donde is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Donde misses with a straight left.
Ali throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Ali lands a brutal head kick. Donde looks out on his feet and Ali throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Malik Ali !
Our winner, Malik Ali , 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: Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Donde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donde wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donde. #CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Donde has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Donde controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Donde has passed into mount! Damn!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Donde maintains control.#T1#
Donde controlling the pace for now.
Donde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Donde 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.
More stalling from Donde.#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.
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Donde's attempts to control the action.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz regains half guard.
Donde content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Donde slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Donde instigates a clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Diaz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Donde can't fight it off and eventually Diaz manages to take the fight to the floor. Donde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Donde working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving. #SUB2#
Donde working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Donde has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diaz is looking to defend but Donde has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diaz! Donde pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diaz taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Donde!
After the fight, Raymond Donde 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: Madness 20 Rising Stars
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Doyea closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Doyea scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Donde gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Donde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Doyea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doyea pushes Donde off looking to stand but Donde dives back in and keeps control.
Donde takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Doyea defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Doyea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donde pulls his head out easily.
Donde trying to control the pace.
Doyea is looking to improve his position.
Doyea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doyea wants to get back to full guard.
Donde tries to pass to full mount but Doyea defends it. #SUB2#
Doyea has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Donde escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Donde!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doyea is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Donde is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Donde circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Doyea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Donde wants the takedown. Doyea is fighting it off but Donde persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Doyea's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Donde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donde has managed to get both his arms back between Doyea's legs - danger averted.
Donde content to stall in guard here.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doyea 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.#SUB2#
Doyea has his foot on Donde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donde works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyea looking to control.
Doyea pulls Donde in close to prevent any damage.
Donde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doyea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Doyea stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Doyea advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Doyea seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde wants to improve his position but Doyea is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Doyea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donde defends it well. #SUB2#
Doyea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arod Doyea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Donde keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyea tries to clinch but Donde is having none of it.
Doyea wants to clinch up but Donde keeps it at a distance.
Doyea scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Doyea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donde swats away the attempt to clinch by Doyea.
Donde blocks a head kick by Doyea. #TD#
Donde shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doyea tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Donde is looking to advance position but Doyea won't allow it.
Donde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back.
Donde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donde'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.
Doyea is looking to improve his position.
Doyea wants to control but Donde is keeping busy.
Donde is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donde is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Donde is looking to take a break and control but Doyea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doyea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doyea ducks under a wild hook from Donde.#TD#
Donde closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doyea did well to prevent Donde getting side control.
Donde controlling the action here.
Doyea wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Donde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyea keeps working.
Doyea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donde trying to control the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Donde stops Doyea from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyea fails to land with a series of punches.
Doyea tries to close the distance and clinch but Donde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doyea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Doyea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD#
Donde has Doyea pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Donde pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doyea tumbling to the mat - Donde dives into Doyea's guard.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doyea wants to get back to his feet but Donde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Donde wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving. #SUB2#
Doyea working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily.
Donde stays in close to Doyea's body and controls the position.
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 Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
That's time! Donde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doyea pushes Donde away with a front kick.
Donde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Doyea closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Donde has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Doyea is trying to keep an underhook but Donde manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doyea wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doyea.
Donde wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
Doyea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donde controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Doyea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donde content to stall in guard here.
Doyea wants to get back to his feet but Donde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doyea is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Donde trying to control but Doyea 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#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A solid body kick from Donde. #CL2#
Doyea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Donde has clasped his hands together around Doyea's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Donde working away.
Donde is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Doyea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Donde controlling the position.
Donde trying to control the position but Doyea is working away. #T3#
Doyea tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Donde presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Doyea is trying desperately to improve position.
Donde looking to control but Doyea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doyea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donde controlling from the full mount.
Donde avoids the attempt from Doyea to control.
Doyea is desperately trying to improve his position but Donde has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Donde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Donde.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyea is looking to improve his position but Donde isn't that keen on the idea.

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 Raymond Donde.
I think Donde 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Madness Insanity 9
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Harada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harada swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Harada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Donde presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Harada wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Donde lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harada wants to get back to his feet.
Harada is trying to maintain the position but Donde is very close to passing his half guard.
Donde stops Harada from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Harada kicks off Donde and gets to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harada.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harada tries to clinch but Donde moves out of range.
Harada tests Donde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donde works Harada's body with a nice hook.
Harada moves to clinch but Donde breaks away #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harada is wriggling around but Donde manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Harada trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Harada'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.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donde tries to control but Harada wriggling away.
Harada is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Harada is trying to escape the mount.
Harada felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Harada wants to control but Donde is having none of it.#T3#
Donde controlling from mount.
Harada working to try and regain half guard.
Donde controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harada tries to hold on but Donde pushes him away.
Harada swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Donde content just to control the position here.
Harada working to try and regain half guard.
Donde controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Harada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harada misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Donde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harada circles away.
Harada throws a low kick but Donde avoids it.
Harada lands a jab to the head.
Donde shoots for a double leg takedown but Harada sprawls well. He's pushed Donde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harada scores with a jab to the head.
Donde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Harada is quick to defend against it.
Harada scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Harada has knocked Donde down with a huge combo! Harada steps away and waves a wobbly Donde back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Donde is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde throws a wild body kick that Harada sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Harada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akira Harada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donde - the referee stops the clock and Harada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donde. Harada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.
Donde blocks the body kick.
Donde fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Harada throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Harada.
Donde is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harada is fending him off so far but Donde persists. Nope, Harada circles away and we're back to standing.
Harada 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.
Harada tried to score with a low kick but Donde checks it.
Harada lands a nice shot to the body.
Donde takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Harada forces Donde back against the cage and clinches.
Harada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harada wants to get back to striking at distance but Donde won't allow it. #TD#
Donde gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harada regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harada is looking to sweep but instead, Donde has passed into half guard.
Donde is looking to take a break and control but Harada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Harada trying to control from the bottom.
Harada is trying to get back to full guard.
Raymond Donde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donde is taking a breather. Harada 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.
Harada trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Donde looking to control but Harada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harada is desperately trying to improve his position but Donde has a good base and remains in mount.
Harada wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Donde controlling from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harada bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harada wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving. #SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Harada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Harada there.
Harada lands a glancing blow to the side of Donde's head.
Harada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donde feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donde on the side of the head.
Donde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harada throws a hook but Donde blocks it.
Harada gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Harada fights it but they end up in guard.
Harada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donde is one step ahead there.
Harada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Donde prevents Harada from getting back to his feet.
Harada trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harada controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harada misses the jab.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donde keeps Harada at a distance using the push kick.
Donde slips under a jab.
Donde moves out of range of the leg kick from Harada.
Harada throws a leg kick #TD#
and Donde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harada wants to get back to his feet but Donde passes into half guard. #REVB#
Harada is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harada is trying to stand.
Harada is concentrating on defense, preventing Donde from advancing position.
Well, if Donde is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Harada pushes Donde off but Donde dives into side control.
Harada is trying to control Donde's posture but Donde avoids it.
Harada bucks up and tries to throw Donde off but instead Donde has got his back!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good control from Donde.
Donde avoiding Harada 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Harada doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Donde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donde 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019

#R1#
Poe blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Donde dives in and scores a takedown into Poe's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poe is on top in guard. #REVB#
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poe trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Donde looking for a guillotine here but Poe defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poe is one step ahead there.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Poe looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Donde is pushing down on Poe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poe is fighting to maintain full guard but Donde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Poe tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Poe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poe trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Poe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donde defends it easily.#SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donde jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Poe is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poe is on top in guard. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Poe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poe wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde is looking to sweep but instead, Poe has passed into half guard.
Donde tries to roll over but Poe keeps him under control.
Poe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Donde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donde.
Poe stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Poe trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Poe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Donde keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Poe controlling from the top position.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass. #SUB#
Poe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poe looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Poe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#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.
Poe stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Poe working some strikes from top position.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe preventing the sweep.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Donde isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Poe stacks Donde 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 Poe!
Poe trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Poe avoids the head kick by Donde.
Poe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Poe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Donde is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Donde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Donde actively working from the bottom here.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donde defends it well.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Poe controlling the action here.
Donde wants to improve his position but Poe is controlling well. #SUB#
Donde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poe pulls his head out easily.
Poe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Poe is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Poe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poe. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poe is keen to just control but Donde is a slippery customer.
Poe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Poe wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Poe is looking for a kimura but Donde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poe to get the leverage.
Poe lands strikes from half guard.
Poe wants to control but Donde is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poe in particular looking to stall.
Donde tries to roll over but Poe keeps him under control.
Donde is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poe's back!#T3##SUB#
Donde looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Poe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Donde gets his way!
Poe tries to break free.
Poe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Donde tightening his grip on Poe, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Poe fending off the submission attempt from Donde. #SUB#
Donde looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Poe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Poe wants to control his opponent's hands but Donde gets his hands free.
Poe wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Donde patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Donde looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Donde is looking for the choke from the back position but Poe is controlling his hands well.
Donde avoiding Poe 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Poe fending off the submission attempt from Donde.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Donde is persistently looking for the submission but Poe is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Donde dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Donde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poe's guard.
Poe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donde manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poe trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raymond Donde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Poe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poe trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poe stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe controls from within his opponent's guard.
EA Poe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poe's guard. #REVR#
Poe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donde is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Poe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Poe is keeping the position.
Poe controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde preventing the sweep.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Poe is retaining full guard.
Poe wants to sweep but no luck.
Raymond Donde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Donde forces his way into half guard.
Poe is looking to improve his position.
Donde wants to take a breather but Poe is having none of it.
Poe is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donde is trying to control. Poe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Poe is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poe regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Donde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donde 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019

#R1#
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Donde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazarethyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donde is in Nazarethyan's guard.
Nazarethyan pulls Donde in to control the position.
Nazarethyan is trying to control the position but Donde postures up.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Nazarethyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nazarethyan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Donde 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#
Nazarethyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan with a nice head shot there.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Nazarethyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nazarethyan stands up over Donde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Donde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarethyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donde keeping full guard, as Nazarethyan tries to pass.
Nazarethyan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Donde is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nazarethyan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Donde's body to avoid the submission. Donde has instead reached around Nazarethyan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Donde arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Suren Nazarethyan had this to say: 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.

Event: NSC 24: Glozman vs Fakiiri
Date: May 21, 2019

#R1#
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore looks to land a body kick but Donde moved away.
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Donde darts in and clinches Salvatore up against the ropes.
Donde misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Donde throws an elbow but misses.
Donde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donde struggles to land a body shot inside as Salvatore controls his hands.
Donde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvatore prevents it.
Donde throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Donde - that landed with a thud.
Donde tries a body shot but Salvatore blocks it.
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salvatore's brow. #T1#
Salvatore blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salvatore's brow. #BC2#
Salvatore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salvatore throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Donde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salvatore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvatore sizes up Donde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvatore is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Salvatore as Donde shoots in.
Salvatore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salvatore has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Salvatore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donde defending well as Salvatore loads up on a big left hand.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvatore sprawls and moves away.
Salvatore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Donde moves out of range as Salvatore strikes.
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
Donde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvatore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donde moves away from the strike by Salvatore.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Salvatore looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
Salvatore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donde.
Salvatore throws a hook but Donde blocks it.
Salvatore tries to bum rush Donde with a series of wild strikes but Donde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvatore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Donde throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvatore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donde is in Salvatore's guard.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donde pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Salvatore 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#
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Donde counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Salvatore throws Donde to one side and escapes!
Salvatore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donde.
Salvatore throws a hook but Donde blocks it.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Salvatore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
Donde fails to land the takedown.
Donde slips under a jab from Salvatore.
Salvatore looks to land a left hand but Donde moved out of range nicely.
Donde shoots in for a takedown but Salvatore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donde. Donde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salvatore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salvatore throws out a loose jab but Donde uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Salvatore gets caught flat footed, as Donde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Donde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Salvatore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Salvatore pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Salvatore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salvatore tries to pass to full mount but Donde defends it.
Salvatore wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Donde uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Salvatore wants to stand but Donde is controlling his posture from full guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet.
Salvatore wanted to stand there but Donde had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Salvatore 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#
Salvatore throws a jab but it's blocked by Donde.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Donde.
Donde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvatore but Salvatore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvatore throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salvatore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donde.#TD#
Donde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salvatore tries to kick Donde off but Donde keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvatore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Donde is working for a kimura but Salvatore is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Salvatore won't allow Donde to pass to mount.
Salvatore is trying to stand up here but Donde is controlling him well.
Donde tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it. #SUB#
Donde wants to work for an arm triangle but Salvatore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it. #SUB#
Donde is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donde moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donde tries to move to mount but Salvatore blocks the move with his legs.
Salvatore tries to escape but Donde is in control.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore prevents Donde from moving into mount. #SUB#
Donde goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salvatore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donde's guard! Nice work there by Salvatore!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore wants to stand but Donde has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Donde throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Salvatore.
I've got Salvatore 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Enzo Salvatore!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Enzo Salvatore!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Enzo Salvatore!

Enzo Salvatore wins by unanimous decision!
Enzo Salvatore made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 407: Denke vs Balayan
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Donde darts in looking for a takedown but Fantana gets double underhooks and turns Donde into the cage.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantana swinging wildly here.
Fantana scores with a sloppy right hand. Donde should have avoided that one.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Fantana avoids it well and moves away.
Fantana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donde.
Donde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fantana.
Fantana throws a low kick but Donde moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Donde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donde throws a front kick that sends Fantana stumbling back into the cage.
Fantana lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fantana as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Donde shoots in but Fantana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Fantana is quick to defend against it.
Fantana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantana misses with a low kick. #CL#
Donde closes the distance and pushes Fantana back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fantana's brow.
Donde can't find room to land a body shot as Fantana controls the action.
Donde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fantana.
Donde misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Fantana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
A punch combination from Fantana misses.
Donde just misses with a punch to the body. #T2##TD2#
Fantana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fantana showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fantana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Fantana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Donde is looking for a sweep. Fantana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donde wants to improve his position but Fantana is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fantana lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donde!
Donde is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Fantana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donde is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fantana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donde defends it easily.
Donde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fantana's guard. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Fantana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Fantana trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Fantana is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Donde is staying active.
Fantana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donde is looking to advance position but Fantana won't allow it. #T4#
Donde trying to advance position but Fantana counters by regaining guard.
Fantana trying to control the position.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Fantana is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fantana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donde defends it easily.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantana trying to control the position. #SUB#
Donde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fantana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fantana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fantana! #REVB#
Donde tries to buck Fantana off but Fantana is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Donde ducks down to avoid it.
Donde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana misses with the combination.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Fantana avoids it well and moves away.
Fantana jabs Donde right on the nose. Donde blinks but takes it well.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
Donde is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fantana.
Fantana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantana misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Donde fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fantana sprawls well initially but Donde persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Fantana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Fantana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantana keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Fantana working a defensive guard here.
Fantana keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Donde pushing down on Fantana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donde is looking to advance position but Fantana won't allow it.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fantana defends it well.
Fantana is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Donde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantana gets full guard.
Fantana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donde's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Donde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Fantana pushes his legs off easily.
Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fantana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fantana, into his guard. #REVR#
Donde wants to pass the guard but Fantana is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Fantana looking for a guillotine here but Donde defends easily.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantana is retaining full guard.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donde passes Fantana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantana tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg. #SUB#
Donde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fantana sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fantana misses the jab.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Donde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fantana sprawls and moves away.
Donde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantana clobbers Donde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Fantana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Donde gets full guard.
Fantana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantana preventing the sweep.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fantana drops back looking for a leg! Donde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donde manages to kick Fantana off! Fantana jumps back into Donde's guard.
Fantana forces his way into half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantana is landing with some decent strikes but Donde is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Donde can't escape the position.
Fantana raining down hammerfists from mount.
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donde looks a forlorn figure.
Fantana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantana scoring with strikes but Donde is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantana punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Fantana looking for a guillotine from mount but Donde is having none of it.
Fantana looking to control but Donde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Donde tries to reverse the position but Fantana maintains control.#T3#
Fantana looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Donde hang on?
Donde manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fantana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there. #T4#
Fantana with a nice head shot there.
Fantana looking to sit in guard and control but Donde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there.
Fantana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Fantana pushes his legs off easily.
Fantana lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fantana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fantana 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
A victorious Brian Fantana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LX
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Barbados takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donde lands a head kick. Barbados smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy body kick from Donde
and Barbados counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donde thinking.
Donde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbados sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donde somewhat.
Barbados moves out of range of the body kick from Donde.
Donde lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbados takes a step back to recover.
Donde throws a body kick that misses.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Barbados goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbados avoids the head kick by Donde.
Donde looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Donde has Barbados up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbados wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donde prevents Barbados from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC#
Barbados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donde delivers a nice body kick.
Barbados stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbados wants it to stay on the feet.
Donde is looking to slow Barbados down with leg kicks.
Donde moves out of range of the strikes.
Donde throws a body kick that misses.
Barbados swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Donde drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbados defends it well.
Donde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbados manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Donde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donde misses with an elbow over the top.
Donde lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Barbados breaks the clinch.
Donde misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Barbados keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Donde has closed the distance and engaged Barbados in a clinch.
Donde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbados is trying to break free.
Barbados is trying to push Donde away but Donde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Donde is working for takedown but Barbados is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo Barbados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Donde tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Donde back against the cage.
Donde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbados dodges an elbow strike from Donde.
Donde can't find room to land a body shot as Barbados controls the action.
Donde lands an elbow that stopped Barbados in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbados's brow.
Barbados is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbados down to the mat. Barbados avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Barbados has knocked Donde down with a huge combo! Barbados steps away and waves a wobbly Donde back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Donde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbados. #T3#
Barbados leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbados is looking to counter punch.
Donde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Donde moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Donde moves into range and clinches up with Barbados.
Donde throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbados tries to break free but Donde pushes him back against the cage.
Barbados avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
Donde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donde goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Donde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Donde has the dominant position.
Barbados gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Barbados breaks from the clinch.
Donde shoots in for a takedown but Barbados shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond Donde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Donde slips under a jab.
Donde tries to clinch but Barbados is having none of it.
Barbados throwing a counter right hand but Donde manages to avoid it.
Aldo Barbados is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbados throws a body punch but Donde moves out of range.
Donde dodges the punch combination from Barbados.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barbados ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donde moves away.
Donde fails with the takedown
and Barbados counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbados takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donde.
Donde tries to land a body kick
and Barbados counters with a three punch combo that has Donde backing up. Donde nods at Barbados to acknowledge the strikes.
Barbados moves out of range as Donde throws a body kick.
Barbados is looking to counter punch.
Barbados fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donde lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbados will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbados tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donde is looking to chop away at Barbados's legs. #CL2#
Donde rushes Barbados and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raymond Donde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Barbados avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
Donde is working for takedown but Barbados is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Barbados escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Donde rushes Barbados and presses him up against the cage.
Barbados wants to get back to striking at distance but Donde won't allow it.
Barbados blocks the elbow strike.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Donde looking for a takedown.
Aldo Barbados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Donde lands an elbow inside that Barbados shrugs off.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbados manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbados wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbados wants to break free but Donde has control.
Barbados gets underhooks to prevent Donde's takedown attempt.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Donde is controlling him.
Donde misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Donde lands a nice elbow.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Donde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donde is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbados gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbados is trying to force a seperation but Donde has the dominant position.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barbados avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
Donde prevents Barbados from breaking the clinch.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbados leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbados's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbados's brow.
Barbados prevents a body shot from Donde.
Barbados has had enough of the clinch but Donde keeps him there for the moment.
Barbados tries to break free but Donde pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Barbados can't break the clinch.
Donde misses with an elbow strike.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbados manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbados controls his hands.
Barbados blocks an elbow strike.
Donde tries for a takedown but Barbados manages to get underhooks.
Donde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donde prevents Barbados from breaking the clinch.
Donde throws an elbow but it misses.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbados leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donde wants a takedown but no success here.
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4##BC#
Barbados breaks the clinch.
Good work by Barbados as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donde shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbados tries to sprawl out of it but Donde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbados manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo Barbados is winning the standup battle so far.
Donde misses with a body kick.
Donde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbados.
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Donde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Barbados.
Donde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbados walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donde.
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!
Barbados avoids the head kick by Donde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Donde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Donde gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbados paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Donde avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Donde misses
and Barbados counters with a left and a right that stings Donde.
Barbados misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Donde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbados's guard.
Barbados wants to stand and escape but Donde is having none of it.
Donde stands and throws Barbados's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Donde tries for a kimura but Barbados is defending well.
Barbados stops Donde from passing to mount. #T1#
Barbados struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbados is defending well.
Barbados is looking to reverse the position.
Barbados prevents Donde from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Donde goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbados rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donde's guard! Nice work there by Barbados! #SUB2#
Barbados got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbados has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Barbados won't allow Donde to sweep him here.
Barbados wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Barbados stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position. #T2#
Donde keeping moving, preventing Barbados from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barbados is sitting in close to Donde's body. Donde has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barbados is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barbados is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Donde.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Donde!
During a confident post fight interview, Raymond Donde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donde.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donde.
Donde goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Old Fart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donde's half 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.
Donde moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Old Fart pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Donde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Old Fart defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Old Fart wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Old Fart preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Old Fart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Old Fart avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Donde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Old Fart defends it easily.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Old Fart wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Old Fart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Old Fart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Old Fart pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Donde working for a triangle but Old Fart defends it easily.
Old Fart won't allow Donde to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Donde has his foot on Old Fart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Old Fart works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donde 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#
Donde wants to free his trapped foot but Old Fart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donde has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Donde pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3##SUB2#
Donde is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Old Fart can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Old Fart is trying desperately to improve position.
Old Fart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donde wants to take his opponent's back but Old Fart doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Donde is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Old Fart can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Donde is working for a guillotine from mount but Old Fart frees his head quite easily.
Donde seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Old Fart is holding on tight. #T4#
Donde prevents Old Fart from getting the reversal.
Donde avoids the attempt from Old Fart to control.#SUB2#
Donde is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Old Fart to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Old Fart shrugs it off.
Old Fart is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Donde is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Donde extends the arm and Old Fart is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Donde!
An out of breath Raymond Donde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Murhaa
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Baby misses with a wild body shot.
Baby lunges at Donde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donde's hand.
Baby tries to land a leg kick but Donde saw it coming and moves away.
Baby 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.
Donde blocks a jab.
Donde misses with a head kick.
Donde shoots in looking for a takedown. Baby tries to sprawl out of it but Donde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Baby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donde.
Baby lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donde throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde goes for a double leg but Baby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baby continues to drive forward.
Baby's corner calls for a 1-2. Baby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donde throws a sloppy head kick and Baby moves out of range easily.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Baby.
Donde tries to land a leg kick but Baby saw it coming and moves away.
Baby throws a big shot that misses.
Baby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donde at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Baby scores with a jab.
Maxxy Baby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baby lands a jab to Donde's midsection.
Donde moves away from the strike by Baby.
Baby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donde has time to react.
Donde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby scores with a jab.
Baby connects with the punch.
Donde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Baby misses.
Donde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baby throws a series of punches but Donde avoids them all with ease.
Donde tries to clinch but Baby moves out of range.
Donde shoots for a double leg takedown but Baby sprawls well. He's pushed Donde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.#CL2#
Donde closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Baby.
Baby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Baby on the inside.
Baby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Donde.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baby's brow. #T2#
Baby tries to work over Donde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baby throws a head punch that misses.
Baby blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
Donde lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baby misses with a punch on the inside.
Donde throws an elbow but it misses.
Donde misses with an elbow over the top.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Baby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baby blocks the elbow strike.
Baby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baby blocks the elbow strike.
Baby blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
Baby has a couple of punches blocked by Donde. #TD2#
Donde lands a takedown into guard.
Donde slips nicely into half guard.
Donde tries to pass to full mount but Baby defends it.
Donde moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baby gets back to half guard.#T3#
Baby wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baby tries to get out of the position.
Donde is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baby! #SUB2#
Donde has hold of Baby's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baby manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baby wants to hold on but Donde pushes him away.
Baby has given up his back. Will we see Donde going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Donde is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baby is defending well though. Donde let's go of the attempt for now.
Baby breaks Donde's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donde has his foot on Baby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baby works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Donde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Baby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baby stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baby stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position.
Baby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Maxxy Baby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Donde tries to move into range but Baby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donde throws a head kick that half lands.
Donde tries a head kick but it misses.
Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donde.
Donde slips a straight right by Baby.
Donde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baby throws a big shot that misses.
Donde takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Donde moves into the clinch successfully.
Baby is working Donde over against the cage.
Baby tries a body shot but Donde blocks it.
Baby tries a body shot but Donde blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Baby fails to land.
Baby lands a shot to the body.
Baby misses with the head strike.
Donde lands an elbow inside that Baby shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donde takes a shot to the head.
Donde blocks a body shot from Baby.
Donde is breathing heavily.
Baby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Baby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Baby - that landed with a thud.
Baby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donde backwards.
Donde blocks a body shot from Baby.
Donde prevents a body shot from Baby.
Baby lands a right hand.
Donde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baby scores with a shoulder strike.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donde is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baby is defending well.
Maxxy Baby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Baby blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Baby fails to land.
Baby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baby lands with a right to the head.
Baby misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Donde is trying to trip Baby. He has hold of a leg but Baby is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Donde persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baby 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#
Baby is taking a breather. Donde 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.
Donde moves into full guard. #T2#
Baby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baby wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baby controls the pace.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Baby pushes his legs off easily.
Baby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Donde working for a triangle but Baby defends it easily.
Baby sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Baby wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving. #SUB2#
Donde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baby is aware though and is defending well.
Baby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baby wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baby controls the pace.#SUB2#
Donde has his foot on Baby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baby works his way back into a safe position though.
Baby wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baby stays in close to Donde's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baby is one step ahead there.
Baby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baby continues to stall.
Raymond Donde has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Donde working for a triangle but Baby defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxxy Baby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donde slips a straight right by Baby.
Baby checks a leg kick nicely.
Baby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donde scoring well with a low kick there.
Donde throws a body kick that misses.
Baby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donde at a distance.
Baby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
Maxxy Baby is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Baby.
Donde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donde misses with a body kick.
A jab from Baby misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baby misses with a straight right.
Donde throws a push kick but Baby slaps the foot to one side.
Donde misses with a head kick.
Donde shoots in and drives through. Baby sprawls well.
Donde scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Baby just misses with a punch to the body.
Baby misses the shot to the body.
Donde with the counter takedown but Baby avoids it easily.
Baby jabs at Donde's body.#TD2#
Donde 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.#SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donde is one step ahead there.
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Baby is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Donde drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donde jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donde can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! Baby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baby manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Baby's guard.
Baby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Baby trying to keep a closed guard but Donde is proving a slippery customer.
Baby looking for a sweep. Not yet Baby, not yet.
Baby working a defensive guard here.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
Donde is fighting to break Baby's control of his arms but Baby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baby is keeping the position for now.
Baby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donde on the ground.#SUB2#
Donde drops back looking for a leg! Baby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baby manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Baby's guard.
Donde won't allow Baby to sweep him here. #T3#
Baby controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
Baby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donde works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baby tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Baby is trying to maintain the position but Donde is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Baby is defending well.
Baby wants to control but Donde is keeping busy.
Donde wants to pass to mount but Baby is defending the position.
Maxxy Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Baby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baby won't allow Donde to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donde. #SUB2#
Donde wants to work for an arm triangle but Baby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Donde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donde. #SUB2#
Donde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baby sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Baby defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raymond Donde.
I think Baby 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxxy Baby!
Our winner, Maxxy Baby, 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: EMP Impaler vs Koniu
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Perkins lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Donde has closed the distance and engaged Perkins in a clinch.
Perkins effectively controlling the action here.
Perkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donde lands an elbow that stopped Perkins in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Perkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donde blocking some punches.
Donde throws an elbow that misses.
Donde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Donde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins tries to work over Donde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkins digs a right hand into Donde's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donde's gas tank.
Donde letting Perkins take a breather here.
Perkins tries to stall but Donde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perkins lands a shoulder strike.
Perkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
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!
Donde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Perkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Donde lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Kai Perkins has been cut.
Perkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donde tries a body shot but Perkins blocks it.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
With the fighters up against the cage, Donde throws an elbow but misses.
Donde blocks a body shot from Perkins .
Perkins lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Donde as the two fighters clinch.
Perkins tries to work over Donde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins tries to work over Donde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkins lands with a light punch inside.
Perkins blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
Perkins gets through Donde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donde tries to work over Perkins 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perkins is stalling here.
Perkins just leaning against Donde, taking a breather. #T2#
Perkins blocks an elbow strike.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Perkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perkins '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.
Donde pushes off an throws an elbow but Perkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Perkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perkins blocks the elbow strike.
Donde misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donde.
Perkins trying to control the position but instead, Donde has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perkins into the cage.
Perkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Donde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perkins avoids the elbow strike from Donde, against the cage.
Perkins tries to throw a body punch but Donde avoids it by throwing Perkins back against the cage.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action.
Donde looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Donde misses with an elbow over the top.
Donde misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Perkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Donde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Donde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkins prevents a body shot from Donde.
Stalling in the clinch from Perkins .
Perkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
Perkins blocks an elbow strike.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perkins pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Donde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Donde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
Perkins blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
Perkins tries to throw a body punch but Donde avoids it by throwing Perkins back against the cage.
Perkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins is looking to control Donde's arms but Donde gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perkins has his back to the cage.
Perkins blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land.
Donde letting Perkins take a breather here.
Donde goes for a takedown attempt but Perkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Perkins moves out of range of the body kick from Donde.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donde lands with a slapping head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perkins checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Perkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins 's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Donde. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Perkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Perkins 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Donde.
A big left from Perkins misses.
Donde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins blocks a head kick by Donde.
Donde tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donde with a body shot.
Donde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Perkins checks a leg kick.
Donde is looking to clinch. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Donde blocks the leg kick.
Donde lands a nice looking body kick.
Donde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Donde fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkins in the body.
Raymond Donde is winning the standup battle so far.
Donde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perkins is able to avoid easily.
Raymond Donde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donde tries to land a front kick but Perkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donde.#TD#
Donde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Donde working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Perkins 's thigh. Perkins counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Perkins pushes Donde off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donde shoots and misses
and Donde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Donde tries a head kick but it misses.
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Donde.
Perkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Donde steps away.
Kai Perkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donde shoots in for a double leg but Perkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donde throws out a leg kick but Perkins moves out of range and Donde only half commits.
A head kick misses from Donde.
Nice body kick from Donde.
Perkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donde.
Donde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donde avoids the body shot from Perkins . #CL#
Donde has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Perkins blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perkins blocks a body shot from Donde.
Donde lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perkins 's brow.
Kai Perkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perkins is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Perkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkins .
Donde throws an elbow that misses.
Donde blocks an uppercut.
Perkins dodges an elbow strike from Donde.
Perkins lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Donde is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Perkins can't fight it off and eventually Donde manages to take the fight to the floor. Perkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donde passes Perkins 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Perkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kai Perkins 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkins can pounce on him.
Donde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Perkins counter with a right hand. #TD#
Donde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Perkins pushes Donde off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Donde
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Donde misses
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins misses with a straight left.
Donde throws a head kick that misses
and Perkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donde tries to clinch up
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Donde throws a sloppy head kick
and Perkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkins throws out the jab.
Donde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Perkins counter with a right hand.
Perkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donde throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Perkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donde.
Perkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkins throws a big shot that misses.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perkins as he avoids it easily.
Perkins throws out a counter right but Donde avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins lands with a straight right. Donde didn't see that one coming.
Donde ducks under a wild hook from Perkins .#T2#
Perkins throws a shot from downtown. Donde moves away and avoids it.
Donde lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkins will feel that in the morning.
Donde's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Perkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donde.
Donde misses with a low kick as Perkins jumps back.
Donde slips a straight right by Perkins .
Donde wants to clinch but Perkins slips to the side
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Perkins misses.
Donde throws a head kick that misses
and Donde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donde throws a sloppy head kick and Perkins moves out of range easily.
Perkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donde thows a leg kick but Perkins checks it
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Donde drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Perkins pushes Donde off and scrambles back to his feet.
Donde looks to land a body kick but Perkins moved away.
Perkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Donde misses with a kick to the body
and Perkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Perkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donde misses with a body kick.
Donde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Donde drives through and clinches with Perkins against the cage.
Perkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perkins trying to stall but Donde improves his position.
Donde tries a body shot but Perkins blocks it.
Perkins trying to stall but Donde improves his position.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Donde controls the action. #T4#
Perkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donde can't find room to land a body shot as Perkins controls the action.
Perkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donde backwards.
Perkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perkins lands an uppercut.
Perkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donde throws an elbow but it misses.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Perkins blocks the elbow strike.
Perkins stops a takedown attempt from Donde.
Perkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Perkins .
A hook to the body from Donde.
Perkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkins blocks an elbow strike from Donde.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Perkins controlling the action here for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Perkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkins 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kai Perkins !
Kai Perkins took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
San Diego moves out of range of the body kick from Donde.
San Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
San Diego takes a kick to the side of the head.
San Diego 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.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
San Diego misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
San Diego closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
San Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.
San Diego blocks an elbow strike.
San Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Diego wants to stall. #BC2#
San Diego breaks from the clinch.
Donde throws a head kick that San Diego semi-blocks.
San Diego scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donde tries to land a front kick but San Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donde misses with a body kick. #TD#
Donde gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Donde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San Diego wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Donde is working for a submission of some sort.
Donde works his way into side control. #SUB#
Donde tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donde has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donde tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Donde is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San Diego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San Diego, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Donde swings around for an armbar but San Diego sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donde's guard.#T3##SUB#
Donde looking for subs off his back but San Diego has passed one foot through into half guard.
San Diego wants to stand but Donde has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Donde regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Donde looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! San Diego has picked Donde up and slammed him! Donde can't keep hold of the triangle and San Diego manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Donde looking for a sweep but San Diego has passed into full mount! Oh no!
San Diego looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donde is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
San Diego gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Donde fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donde.
Donde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Donde tries to keep at a distance but San Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Donde lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. San Diego manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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 Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Donde shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San Diego pinned against the cage. San Diego gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
San Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donde throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Donde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Donde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! San Diego is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donde, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Donde working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because San Diego has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Donde has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, San Diego escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by San Diego!#T1#
Donde regains half guard.#SUB#
Donde actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
San Diego postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Donde to stand up. #CL#
Donde pushes San Diego up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donde blocking some punches.
Donde can't find room to land a body shot as San Diego controls the action.
San Diego lands a shoulder strike.
San Diego misses with the head strike.
San Diego blocks the elbow strike.
San Diego gets through Donde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San Diego lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Diego.
San Diego dodges an elbow strike from Donde.
Donde is trying to drag San Diego to the mat but San Diego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Donde misses with an elbow strike.
San Diego lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Donde.#BC2#
San Diego breaks the clinch.
Donde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Diego is able to avoid easily.
Donde throws a head kick that misses.
Donde fails with the takedown
and San Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Donde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Donde gets tackled into the cage by San Diego. San Diego maintains the clinch. #BC2#
San Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San Diego lands with a good body shot.
Donde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donde throws a sloppy head kick and San Diego moves out of range easily.
Raymond Donde is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
San Diego throws out a loose jab but Donde uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Donde throws a lazy body kick
and San Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
San Diego misses with a straight left.
San Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donde in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Diego. Donde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donde tries to clinch up but San Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
Donde gets off balance looking for a body kick
and San Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Donde is rocked!
San Diego swings for the body but Donde moves out of range.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San Diego misses with a body shot.
Donde tries to clinch up but San Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
San Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
San Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donde throws an elbow that misses.
Donde misses with a body punch. #BC2#
San Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Diego is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from San Diego.
Donde avoids the body shot from San Diego. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donde staying out of range there.#TD#
Donde gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but San Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Donde stops San Diego from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura but San Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Donde works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Donde swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and San Diego is now in Donde's guard. A big mistake from Donde there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo San Diego 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as San Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
San Diego misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from San Diego misses its intended target.
Donde misses with a kick to the body.
San Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Diego stuns Donde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Donde dives in and scores a takedown into San Diego's guard.
Donde is pushing down on San Diego's leg trying to pass to half guard. San Diego is fighting to maintain full guard but Donde has managed to sneak the leg through.
San Diego wants to stand back up but Donde manages to pass into side control.
San Diego is pushing Donde's head away, looking to escape. Donde manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but San Diego is defending well. #SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, San Diego has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
San Diego is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but San Diego is defending well. #SUB#
Donde is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San Diego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Donde tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donde has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.
San Diego wants to get back to his feet but Donde drags him back down.#ES2#
San Diego throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Donde scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Donde drives through and clinches with San Diego against the cage.
San Diego avoiding damage.
Donde has San Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. San Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
San Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donde throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from San Diego on the inside.
A hook to the body from San Diego. #BC2#
San Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
San Diego avoids the head kick by Donde.
San Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
San Diego lands a jab.
Donk. San Diego catches Donde right on the button with a cross.
San Diego looks to land a right hand but Donde moved out of range.
San Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Donde throws a front kick that sends San Diego stumbling back into the cage.
San Diego clobbers Donde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
San Diego gets tackled into the cage by Donde. Donde maintains the clinch. #BC2#
San Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donde's head.
Donde tries to clinch up but San Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from San Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
San Diego closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Diego lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Donde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Donde misses with a body punch.
San Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Donde throws an elbow but misses.
San Diego trying to control the position but instead, Donde has worked for underhooks and has pushed San Diego into the cage.#BC2#
San Diego manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donde avoids the body shot from San Diego. #CL#
Donde has closed the distance and engaged San Diego in a clinch.
San Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
San Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
San Diego clinches with his opponent.
San Diego blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
San Diego breaks the clinch.
San Diego swings for the body but Donde moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Donde.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo San Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well San Diego 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo San Diego!
Angelo San Diego really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Donde wants to clinch up but Hirigushi keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Donde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donde tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirigushi defends well and Donde ends up having to push Hirigushi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi stuffs the takedown.
Hirigushi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donde has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Donde moves into range and clinches up with Hirigushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Donde. #BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##TD#
Donde shoots in and gets a takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hirigushi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Donde 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.
Hirigushi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SU2#
Hirigushi stands up from Donde's guard - Hirigushi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donde doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings Donde.
Donde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirigushi is fending him off so far but Donde persists. Nope, Hirigushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Donde with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Donde tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves away
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde moves in looking to clinch but Hirigushi pushes him off.#T2#
Donde tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donde with a poor takedown
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hirigushi has knocked Donde down with a huge combo! Hirigushi steps away and waves a wobbly Donde back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Donde is rocked!
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirigushi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Donde is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirigushi circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirigushi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raymond Donde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.
Donde misses with a takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp right that sends Donde to the canvas! Hirigushi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi 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: CCF 38
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Donde shoots for a takedown but Ribbler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donde gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donde with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ribbler counter with a right hand.
Donde fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Donde.
Ribbler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde shoots in for a takedown but Ribbler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribbler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribbler wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribbler throwing a counter right hand but Donde manages to avoid it.
Donde tries to clinch but Ribbler moves out of range.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribbler sprawls well. Ribbler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donde gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribbler is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde slips a jab and a cross from Ribbler. #TD2#
Donde dives in and scores a takedown into Ribbler's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Donde works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Ribbler is looking to improve his position.
Ribbler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribbler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Ribbler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donde advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Donde in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ribbler is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCF 32
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Donde regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donde wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore landing with the ground and pound.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salvatore controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Donde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donde defends well.#SUB2#
Donde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salvatore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donde, into his guard. #REVR#
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvatore controls the pace.
Donde can't keep his opponent in guard - Salvatore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg. #SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore passes into half guard. #SUB#
Salvatore is working for a kimura but Donde is defending it quite comfortably.
Donde gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salvatore passes into half guard. #SUB#
Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore.
Donde works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore is looking to stand up but Donde won't let him.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvatore defends well.
Salvatore preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Salvatore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salvatore, into his guard. #REVB#
Donde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Donde drives through and clinches with Salvatore against the cage.
Donde is trying to drag Salvatore to the mat but Salvatore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Donde gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Donde seems to be working for a kimura but Salvatore defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salvatore defends it well. #T1#
Donde works his foot free and advances to mount.
Donde fails to advance to Salvatore's back. #SUB2#
Donde goes for an armbar but Salvatore turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Salvatore.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
Donde tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Salvatore. #SUB#
Salvatore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donde defends it well.
Salvatore is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donde 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvatore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donde is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Donde has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donde to get the leverage.
Donde wants to advance to full mount but Salvatore doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Donde has gone for a leg lock! Salvatore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donde's guard.#REVR##T4#
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.#SUB2#
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donde's guard. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donde has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore prevents Donde from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Donde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donde taking some punishment here, with Salvatore in his half guard.
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 Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Salvatore leaves Donde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Donde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salvatore wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Donde swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salvatore is now in Donde's guard. A big mistake from Donde there, giving up the dominant position! #T1##SUB#
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore is working Donde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to stand but Donde is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salvatore stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.#SU#
Salvatore stands up and waves to Donde to follow him.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donde's head backwards.
Salvatore loads up on a big right hand but Donde slips the punch.
Donde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvatore swivels and escapes.
Donde slips under a jab.
Donde moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.#TD#
Salvatore gets the takedown into side control.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Salvatore decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donde to his feet. #TD#
Salvatore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Salvatore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Enzo Salvatore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Donde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore 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.
Donde 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##SUB2#
Donde has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Donde steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donde!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
A relieved looking Raymond Donde 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: CCF FN 29:Rojas vs Donde
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donde.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Donde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas throws a right and a left that Donde avoids nicely. #TD2#
Donde shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rojas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Donde works to advance to full mount. Rojas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Donde looking for a guillotine from mount but Rojas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Donde jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rojas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Rojas is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Donde goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rojas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donde's guard! Nice work there by Rojas! #T1#
Donde 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#
Donde is pressing down on Rojas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rojas is holding on for now.
Rojas tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Rojas is doing well to control the position and prevent Donde from advancing to side control.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Donde 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.
Rojas is trying to get back to full guard.
Donde wants to free his trapped foot but Rojas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donde passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Donde has hold of Rojas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rojas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Donde is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rojas is in real trouble.
Rojas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donde on the ground.#SUB2#
Rojas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Donde gets his way! #SUB2#
Donde tightening his grip on Rojas, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Donde looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Donde has managed to slip his arm under Rojas's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rojas is tapping out! Submission win for Donde.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raymond Donde!
An out of breath Raymond Donde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCF FN 26:Vinyard vs Sityodton
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Buck misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Donde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buck stuffs the takedown attempt from Donde. Donde gets slowly back to his feet.
Buck lands a head kick!
Raymond Donde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck connects with a body shot that sends Donde's belly button to the back.#TD#
Donde decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Donde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buck keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass. #T1#
Donde slips nicely into half guard.
Donde tries to pass to full mount but Buck defends it. #SUB#
Buck is defending against the submission attempts here by Donde. #SUB#
Donde seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Donde has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Buck defend it? Donde steps over the head and cranks it - Buck is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donde!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
A very excited looking Raymond Donde 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.
In defeat, Young Buck stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit!'.

Event: CCF FN 23:Grill vs Zoid
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooter. Donde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Cooter avoids it well and moves away.
Cooter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donde.
Cooter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Donde pushes Cooter up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Donde has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cooter is trying to keep an underhook but Donde manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Donde wants to free his trapped foot but Cooter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donde works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cooter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donde working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Donde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Donde goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cooter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Donde but great work by Cooter.
Donde tries to bench press Cooter off him but Cooter keeps the position.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Cooter takes a little break here. Donde wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Donde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Donde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donde taking a bit of punishment here - Cooter scoring with strikes.
Donde is looking for a sweep.
Donde is not content to let Cooter control the position. #SU2#
Cooter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donde.
Cooter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooter.#T3##TD#
Donde shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cooter is trying to defend but Donde finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cooter defends it well.
Cooter 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.#SUB#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cooter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cooter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cooter controlling the position. #T4#
Donde is looking for a sweep.
Cooter trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooter lands some shots froms side control.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Cooter keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobweb Cooter 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#
Donde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooter works Donde's body with a nice hook.
Raymond Donde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter misses with a two punch combination.
Donde darts in looking for a takedown but Cooter gets double underhooks and turns Donde into the cage.
Donde looks for a takedown but Cooter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooter keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donde looks to clinch
and Cooter counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooter connects with a body shot that sends Donde's belly button to the back.
Donde misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooter counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donde at a distance.
Cobweb Cooter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooter scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooter lands the left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Donde fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Cooter counters with a beautiful punch that sends Donde to the canvas! #ROC2#
Donde is rocked!
Donde being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Donde is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Cooter 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.
Cooter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donde is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donde passes Cooter's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Donde is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cooter as he works his way to full guard.
Donde looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Donde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cooter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donde, into his guard. #REVB#
Cooter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooter 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.
Cooter trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooter chips away with some ground and pound.
Cobweb Cooter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooter distracts Donde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donde keeping full guard, as Cooter tries to pass. #SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cooter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooter has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Donde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooter defends it easily.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Donde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooter controls the pace.
Donde 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.
Cooter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donde is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooter off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cobweb Cooter 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#
Cooter misses with a hook #TD#
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Cooter fights it but they end up in guard.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde won't allow Cooter to sweep him here.
Donde looking to pass the guard.
Cooter is adopting a defensive guard.
Donde is looking to advance position but Cooter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter lands with some strikes.
Donde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cooter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Donde can't escape the position. #T1#
Cooter controlling the pace for now.
Cooter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donde looks a forlorn figure.
Cooter landing punches.
Cooter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cooter controlling from mount.
Donde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooter with shots to the head and body - Donde looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cooter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donde working to try and regain half guard.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Donde taking shots to the head.
Cooter wants to control the pace but Donde is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Cobweb Cooter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooter controlling from mount.
Donde bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cooter wants to sweep here but Donde controlling him for the moment.
Cooter is controlling Donde's posture.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Cooter is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donde is fighting to break Cooter's control of his arms but Cooter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cooter is continuing to stall.
Donde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donde trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cooter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##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.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter controlling from the top position.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Donde has his foot on Cooter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cooter passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde tries to improve position but can't.
Cooter blocks the strikes from Donde.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cobweb Cooter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooter 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cobweb Cooter!
Our winner, Cobweb Cooter, 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: KAMIKAZE 85
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Donde fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvbris to the ground. Donde is now in Alvbris's guard.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde advances position into side control!
Alvbris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvbris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Donde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvbris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Donde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Donde tries for a kimura but Alvbris is defending well. #SUB2#
Donde swings around for an armbar but Alvbris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donde's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Donde working for submissions but it's allowed Alvbris to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvbris trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Donde looking for a guillotine here but Alvbris defends easily. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvbris defends well.
Alvbris is looking to work some ground and pound but Donde has wrist control.#SUB2#
Alvbris avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvbris defends well.#T2#
Alvbris trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvbris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvbris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvbris wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving. #SUB2#
Donde has his foot on Alvbris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvbris works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a triangle but Alvbris pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvbris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Alvbris keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass. #T3#
Donde passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Donde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvbris gets back to half guard.
Donde works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Donde moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alvbris has worked his arm free - good work by Alvbris! #SUB2#
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvbris, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvbris is defending well.
Alvbris tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvbris, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Donde swings around for an armbar but Alvbris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donde's guard.#SUB2#
Donde is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alvbris has his hands clasped together but Donde extends and breaks Alvbris's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Donde.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Raymond Donde 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: KAMIKAZE 72: Bloody Kisses
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1##TD#
Donde fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sorola sprawls well initially but Donde persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donde wants to pass the guard but Sorola is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde moves into full mount! Sorola won't be happy about that!
Sorola is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Donde is working for a guillotine from mount but Sorola frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Donde looking for a guillotine from mount but Sorola is having none of it.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorola is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Donde has taken his back. #SUB#
Sorola is trying to defend against the choke here but Donde has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Donde Tightens the hold and Sorola taps out furiously! Donde displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raymond Donde!
A relieved looking Raymond Donde 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: KAMIKAZE 68: Holy Night
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Donde looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt.
Donde misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donde's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Donde is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cruz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Donde's body to avoid the submission. Donde has instead reached around Cruz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Donde arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Donde!
After winning the bout, Raymond Donde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ty Cruz had this to say: 'My opponent is on steroids.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 65: Zephyr
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Donde has managed to clinch. #TD#
Berglund turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Berglund manages to end up in side control.
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.
Donde is looking to regain half guard here but Berglund keeps moving and retains side control.
Berglund in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Berglund tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Donde is trying to get back to half guard.
Donde regains half guard.
Donde tries to roll over but Berglund keeps him under control.
Donde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berglund is looking to stand up but Donde won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Donde has his foot on Berglund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berglund works his way back into a safe position though.
Donde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berglund manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
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!
Donde stops Berglund from standing up. #SUB2#
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donde slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Berglund is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Donde has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berglund 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.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berglund has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berglund has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Berglund is defending well. #SUB2#
Donde is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berglund is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berglund is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Donde is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Donde in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Berglund is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
Our winner, Raymond Donde, 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: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 5135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 21439 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Lizotte is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

180 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

Donde

Lizotte

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

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

Lizotte clinches up with Donde and pushes him back against the cage.

Lizotte works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Lizotte
Lizotte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Donde wants to sweep here but Lizotte controlling him for the moment.
Donde looking to control but Lizotte passes into half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte wants to free his trapped foot but Donde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde is trying to maintain the position but Lizotte is very close to passing his half guard.
Donde keeping hold of Lizotte's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte controlling the action here.
Donde's coaches at Arvins Bootcamp have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Lizotte prevents Donde from improving his position.
Lizotte trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde is controlling Lizotte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lizotte trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.

Lizotte seems to be working for a kimura but Donde defends the submission attempt.
Donde preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lizotte sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Donde is trying to control but Lizotte passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Lizotte
Lizotte moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lizotte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde manages to get back to half guard.
Donde desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Lizotte sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Donde is in trouble now - Lizotte has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (8) Lizotte
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lizotte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donde is looking to escape.
Donde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lizotte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lizotte tries to push Donde's head away but Donde is holding on tight.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donde is looking to escape.
Lizotte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donde is desperately trying to improve his position but Lizotte has a good base and remains in mount.
Lizotte forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (11) Lizotte
Donde trying to control the action but Lizotte just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Donde's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control the hands but Lizotte won't let him.
Lizotte has the hooks in. Donde is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donde breaks Lizotte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (11) Lizotte
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Lizotte is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lizotte 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control but Lizotte is working from the bottom.
Lizotte wants to sweep but no luck.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde wants to control from the top but Lizotte keeps moving.
Lizotte can't keep his opponent in guard - Donde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lizotte is staying active underneath Donde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde stalling away here and it's allowed Lizotte to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lizotte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lizotte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (13) Lizotte
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte won't allow Donde to sweep him here.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lizotte stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donde 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.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde 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.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lizotte wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lizotte is one step ahead there.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Lizotte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donde working a defensive guard here.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde has his hands on Lizotte's head, controlling the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Lizotte passes Donde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lizotte trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Lizotte is trying to control. Donde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lizotte seems content to control.
Donde is refusing to be controlled, as Lizotte sits in half guard.
Donde wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lizotte is controlling the pace.
Donde controlling the position for now.
Lizotte wants to free his trapped foot but Donde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde wants to improve his position but Lizotte is controlling well.
Lizotte trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lizotte wins on points by 13 to 2.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1##TD#
Date 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.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Date is one step ahead there.
Donde has Date pulled in close to control his posture.
Date landing with the ground and pound.
Donde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Date keeping moving, preventing Donde from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde stops Date from standing up.
Donde is pushing down on Date's leg trying to pass to half guard. Date is fighting to maintain full guard but Donde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Date is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Date avoid being mounted?
Date pushes Donde off looking to stand but Donde dives back in and keeps control.
Date tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg. #T1#
Donde wants to free his trapped foot but Date is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Date is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donde prevents Date from improving his position.
Donde content to control rather than advance.
Date wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Donde wants to work for an arm triangle but Date is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Date on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Date tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Date defends it well. #T2#
Donde controlling the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donde is looking to take a break and control but Date is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donde is thwarting Date's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Donde is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Donde is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Date tries to kick Donde off in order to stand up. Donde Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Donde has hold of Date's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Date seems comfortable defending it but Donde has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Date is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Date is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Donde couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017

#R1#
Donde swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.#CL#
Date instigates a clinch.
Donde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Date. #BC#
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donde throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Date rushes Donde and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Date manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Date clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donde is defended easily by Date.#TD2#
Donde shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donde was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.#SUB2#
Donde is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Date knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Donde is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Date looks calm but he's in trouble here. Donde gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Date is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Donde lets go of the hold and Date can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Donde misses with the combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Donde crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grey - the referee stops the clock and Donde gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grey. Donde manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donde. #SUB2#
Donde is trying to get an arm triangle but Grey is defending well.
Grey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Grey is letting Donde control him for a moment.
Grey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Donde is controlling him well.
Grey is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Let's hope that Donde 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.
Grey tries to bench press Donde off him but Donde keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Donde stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Donde might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Donde is continuing to stall.
Grey tries to escape but Donde is in control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grey is being controlled here.
The adventures of Donde the control monster continue. Boring.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Donde.#SUB2#
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grey, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Donde is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grey is trying to escape and Donde transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grey is forced to tap! Nice work there by Donde! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Donde!
A very excited looking Raymond Donde 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.
Kareem Grey was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratz. I'll get tong po another day.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1#
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Donde tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Donde's guard.
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz postures up.
Donde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donde tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Donde tries to strike from the bottom.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Donde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz works over Donde with some ground and pound from guard.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donde works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donde is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it. #TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Donde is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Donde's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR##T2#
Donde throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cruz is fighting to break Donde's control of his arms but Donde is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donde's head.
Donde trying to control the position.
Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Donde's brow.
Donde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Donde postures up.
Donde is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz is trying to keep Donde in close.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
Donde throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Donde throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is trying to keep Donde in close.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Donde with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Donde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donde showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Donde has control of the leg.
Donde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Donde throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Donde is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Donde throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donde looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donde looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donde! #REVR#
Donde misses with the ground and pound.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donde is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Donde isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Donde tries to pass.
Donde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde preventing the sweep.
Donde throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Donde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz has Donde pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donde throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz is trying to keep Donde in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donde is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Donde.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Donde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Donde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Donde has wrist control.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Ty Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donde works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Cruz works over Donde with some ground and pound from guard.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donde is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donde wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Raymond Donde will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donde fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Donde's guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Donde wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Donde throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Donde working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz distracts Donde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cruz works over Donde with some ground and pound from guard.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donde tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Donde doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Donde drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage. #TD2#
Cruz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cruz is thwarting Donde's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donde working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Donde tries to strike from the bottom.
Donde wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Donde's brow.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Donde postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #T4#
Donde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donde wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Donde postures up.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Donde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz 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 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Cruz!

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