Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Boss looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Boss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boss loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss works the jab nicely.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Boss strikes.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boss throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Boss misses with a hook.
A big left from Boss misses.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Boss. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Boss throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Boss throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boss is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Boss wants to stand and escape but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Boss won't let him.
Boss is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Boss is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tepes Iii wants to stand and escape but instead Boss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Tepes Iii is working an open guard so Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boss takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Boss is quick to defend against it.
Tepes Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Boss throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Boss is trying to buck Tepes Iii off.
Boss is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tepes Iii tries to stand but Boss is controlling his head.
Boss is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tepes Iii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagel Boss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boss throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Boss scores with a nice strike.
Boss misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boss's guard.
Boss is looking to stand back up but Tepes Iii counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boss.
Tepes Iii is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Boss pushes Tepes Iii off and gets back to his feet.
Boss throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Boss pushes Tepes Iii off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boss sprawls and moves away.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Boss.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Boss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagel Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boss sprawls and moves away.
Boss throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boss's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii wants to get up but he can't break Boss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tepes Iii wants to stand and escape but instead Boss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Boss is controlling him.
Boss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tepes Iii's guard.#T3#
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Boss is controlling him.
Boss wants to stand but Tepes Iii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bagel Boss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet but Boss is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Boss misses #TD#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Boss wants to stand and escape but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boss has a closed guard, preventing Tepes Iii from standing up.
Boss wants to stand up but Tepes Iii is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bagel Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Boss.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Boss strikes.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boss gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boss!
Boss is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Boss is controlling his arm.#T1#
Boss pushes Tepes Iii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tepes Iii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tepes Iii tries to stand but Boss is controlling his head.
Boss tries to escape but Tepes Iii is in control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tepes Iii tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boss throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Boss throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boss sprawls and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boss loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Boss.
Boss misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boss.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Boss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tepes Iii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boss throws a solid leg kick but Tepes Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boss.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Boss is quick to defend against it.
Boss throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boss throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Boss kicks Tepes Iii off and gets back to his feet.
Boss throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boss!

Boss bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagel Boss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boss falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tepes Iii is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
Boss wants to get back to his feet.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bagel Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadiq .
Sadiq dives in and grabs Tepes Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii pushes down on Sadiq 's head and hops out.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sadiq sprawls and moves away.
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadiq . Sadiq gets slowly back to his feet.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadiq .
Sadiq throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Sadiq fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sadiq is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Tepes Iii 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.
Tepes Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sadiq has Tepes Iii pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tepes Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sadiq is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadiq looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Sadiq thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sadiq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .#T3#
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Sadiq .
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Sadiq is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Sadiq closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadiq throws an elbow that misses. Tepes Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sadiq 's guard. Nice move by Tepes Iii!#REVR##T4#
Sadiq pulls Tepes Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Tepes Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Sadiq 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadiq .
Sadiq connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Sadiq shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tepes Iii is trying to defend but Sadiq finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sadiq stops Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sadiq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tepes Iii's head.
Sadiq is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sadiq wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping him busy.
Sadiq is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sadiq drops an elbow to the side of Tepes Iii's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadiq is pressing down on Tepes Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tepes Iii is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sadiq shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sadiq sprawls and moves away.
Sadiq throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sadiq !
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Sadiq has his arm trapped. #T3#
Sadiq is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Sadiq has his arm trapped. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saad Sadiq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sadiq gets the takedown into side control.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
Sadiq fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii drops his hands momentarily and Sadiq takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tepes Iii tries to move into range but Sadiq moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadiq fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Sadiq tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tepes Iii on his heels. He'll look to pass Tepes Iii's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Tepes Iii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadiq is controlling him.
Sadiq loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadiq is stalling in the full guard.
Sadiq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sadiq trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadiq prevents Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadiq moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Sadiq is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Sadiq scores with a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadiq scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadiq throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet but Sadiq is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Sadiq trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadiq doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sadiq won't be happy with that.
Saad Sadiq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .
Sadiq is trying to control Tepes Iii's posture but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saad Sadiq .
I think Tepes Iii 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Our winner, Vlad Tepes Iii, 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: WVT 209: Anderson v Hightower
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kersikov I I slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.#TD2#
Tepes Iii shoots in and bounces Kersikov I I off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Kersikov I I pulls Tepes Iii in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Kersikov I I looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tepes Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov I I controlling the position well.
Kersikov I I is trying to stand up here but Tepes Iii is controlling him well.
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Kersikov I I manages to regain full guard.
Kersikov I I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kersikov I I controlling Tepes Iii's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kersikov I I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tepes Iii.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes Iii defending well as Kersikov I I loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov I I defends it well.
Kersikov I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I tries to avoid it but Tepes Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov I I to the ground. Kersikov I I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov I I quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov I I is wriggling around but Tepes Iii manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Tepes Iii seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
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 Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov I I throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov I I sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kersikov I I misses.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I connects with a jab.#T1#
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Kersikov I I fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov I I is wriggling around but Tepes Iii manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Kersikov I I wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov I I keeping control of the position.
Kersikov I I wants to improve his position but Tepes Iii is controlling well. #T2#
Kersikov I I is working hard here to advance position.
Tepes Iii has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kersikov I I works to full guard.
Kersikov I I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov I I 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.
Kersikov I I has a closed guard, preventing Tepes Iii from standing up. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tepes Iii shoots for a takedown but Kersikov I I saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot.
Kersikov I I lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand.
Kersikov I I throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov I I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov I I defends well and Tepes Iii ends up having to push Kersikov I I into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kersikov I I dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kersikov I I manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tepes Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov I I, which made it look bad. #T1#
The fighters circling - Kersikov I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes Iii fails with the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Kersikov I I misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov I I slaps away a takedown attempt from Tepes Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Kersikov I I was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov I I swivels and escapes.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov I I as Tepes Iii shoots in.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown #KD#
and Kersikov I I counters with a head kick that drops Tepes Iii to the mat! Tepes Iii scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov I I thinks about countering with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov I I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov I I, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov I I!
A relieved looking Vitali Kersikov I I 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: WVT 203: Jarvinen v Minoru 2
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philippe.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Philippe jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Philippe there.
Philippe throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Philippe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tepes Iii in his tracks.
Philippe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Philippe.
Philippe misses the jab.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Philippe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philippe lands an overhand right.
Philippe looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Philippe misses with a hook.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Philippe throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A big right from Philippe misses.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Philippe throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Philippe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Philippe misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Philippe misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Philippe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tepes Iii prevents Philippe from standing back up. #SU#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Philippe avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Philippe scores with a shot to the body.
Philippe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Philippe avoids it well and moves away.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Philippe throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Philippe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Philippe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Philippe strikes.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peguero Jean Philippe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Philippe lands a jab to the nose.
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Philippe looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Tepes Iii decides to stand and escape the position.
Philippe misses with a combination #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control. #T1##SU#
Tepes Iii stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Philippe.
Philippe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Philippe throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Philippe avoids it well and moves away.
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Philippe connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Philippe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Philippe throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Philippe misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Philippe is quick to defend against it.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philippe.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Philippe throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Philippe is quick to defend against it.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Philippe.
Philippe misses with a right hand #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Tepes Iii decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Philippe cracks Tepes Iii with a good jab.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philippe wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii drags him back down.#T4##SU#
Tepes Iii stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Philippe looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Philippe avoids it well and moves away.
Philippe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Philippe misses with a series of wild punches.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Philippe sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peguero Jean Philippe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philippe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Philippe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Philippe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii slips a jab and a cross from Philippe.
Philippe cracks Tepes Iii with a good jab.#T1#
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
A big left from Philippe misses.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Philippe.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Philippe.
Philippe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Philippe is quick to defend against it.
Philippe misses with a hook.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Philippe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2##SU#
Tepes Iii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Philippe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Philippe.
Philippe misses the jab.
Philippe throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Philippe sprawls and moves away.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Philippe misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Philippe connects with a body shot.
Philippe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Peguero Jean Philippe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Philippe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philippe throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Philippe is quick to defend against it.
Philippe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Philippe swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Philippe's guard.#SU#
Tepes Iii gets to his feet - Philippe follows without any prompting. #T4#
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philippe.
Philippe misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Philippe avoids it well and moves away.
Philippe stalks Tepes Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes Iii's face. Tepes Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Philippe.
Peguero Jean Philippe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii defending well as Philippe loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peguero Jean Philippe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Philippe 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peguero Jean Philippe!
Peguero Jean Philippe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pound Town INC, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Luciano throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii. #SU2#
Tepes Iii gets to his feet - Luciano follows without any prompting.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Luciano didn't expect that.
Luciano is looking to stand back up but Tepes Iii counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Luciano. #REVR#
Luciano is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luciano is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Luciano pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Luciano continues to stall.
Luciano wants to sweep here but Tepes Iii controlling him for the moment.
Luciano trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Luciano didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano is trying to hold Tepes Iii in close to prevent damage but Tepes Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Luciano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tepes Iii has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Luciano tries to reverse the position but Tepes Iii maintains control.#SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Luciano wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is dominant here and he's now got Luciano's back!
Tepes Iii trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Luciano doesn't escape.
Luciano tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.#T1#
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luciano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard.
Luciano throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Luciano.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
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!
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Antonio Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano wants to control but Tepes Iii postures up.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Luciano get back to his feet.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tepes Iii won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from Luciano's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
Luciano is looking to sweep but instead, Tepes Iii has passed into half guard. #SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Luciano tries to bench press Tepes Iii off him but Tepes Iii keeps the position.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Luciano get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Luciano tries to control but Tepes Iii manages to take his back.
Luciano can't escape the position.
Tepes Iii controls the action.#T4##SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand up.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Luciano trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepes Iii defends it easily.#SUB#
Tepes Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tepes Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Fabinho's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Tepes Iii postures up.
Fabinho wants to control the position but Tepes Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Fabinho trying to hold on to Tepes Iii's head to control him but Tepes Iii postures up.
Fabinho wants to improve his position but Tepes Iii is controlling well. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabinho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fabinho.
Fabinho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tepes Iii wants to get up but he can't break Fabinho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tepes Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tepes Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Fabinho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fabinho has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii. #T3#
Fabinho lands a nice uppercut.
Fabinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tepes Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fabinho throws a shot to the body.
Fabinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fabinho throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Fabinho. #T4#
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fabinho.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fabinho takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fabinho misses the target.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Fabinho is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fabinho doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Fabinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Fabinho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tepes Iii has picked Fabinho up and slammed him! Fabinho can't keep hold of the triangle and Tepes Iii manages to pass to side control!
Fabinho is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Fabinho has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Tepes Iii is going to stand back up.
Fabinho wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Fabinho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tepes Iii's half guard.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Tepes Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though. #T3#
Fabinho prevents Tepes Iii from standing back up.
Fabinho thows a huge punch but Tepes Iii dodges it nicely.
Fabinho with the ground and pound but Tepes Iii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fabinho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabinho looking to sit in guard and control but Tepes Iii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tepes Iii passes into half guard.
Fabinho tries to get to full guard but Tepes Iii has control of the leg. #T4#
Tepes Iii is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii tries to stand and escape but Fabinho actually recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Fabinho looking for a guillotine here but Tepes Iii defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Fabinho won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fabinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fabinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Fabinho avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tepes Iii enables Fabinho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tepes Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes Iii is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fabinho works over Tepes Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabinho postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Fabinho throws an elbow that misses. Tepes Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fabinho's guard. Nice move by Tepes Iii!#REVB##SUB#
Fabinho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tepes Iii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fabinho's body to avoid the submission. Fabinho has instead reached around Tepes Iii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fabinho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Steve throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Steve lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii lands the left hand.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Steve connects with the punch.
Stoner Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tepes Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steve 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.
Tepes Iii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tepes Iii fails to take his opponent's back.
Tepes Iii throws some wild stikes that Steve manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Steve is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Steve and Tepes Iii has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tepes Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working. #T2#
Tepes Iii advances nicely into full mount.
Tepes Iii controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Tepes Iii punching from mount but Steve doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tepes Iii tries to control but Steve wriggling away.
Tepes Iii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tepes Iii throws some wild stikes that Steve manages to avoid easily. #T3#
Tepes Iii wants to control the pace but Steve is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii has control of Steve's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steve regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tepes Iii controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steve turns into him and now he's in Tepes Iii's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tepes Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tepes Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes Iii, not yet.
Tepes Iii is pulling down on Steve's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve 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. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes Iii cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steve moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Steve slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Tepes Iii shoots in.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Steve thuds his right hand into Tepes Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.#T2#
Steve misses with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a good low kick that Steve was not able to check.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes Iii. That one must have hurt.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Steve takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Steve.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Steve.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Tepes Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve misses with some punches. #T4#
Good body shot from Tepes Iii.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes Iii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Steve slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tepes Iii lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii tries to clinch up.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Tepes Iii motions for Steve to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Steve misses.
Tepes Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a solid body kick.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Tepes Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoner Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.#T3#
Steve jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a left to the body.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Steve lands a left and a right that send Tepes Iii crashing to the mat, dazed. Steve thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Tepes Iii is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Tepes Iii lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve weaves into range and cracks Tepes Iii right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Tepes Iii goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Steve is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
An out of breath Stoner Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 179: Minoru v Mahogany
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Jarvinen misses with a hook.#TD#
Tepes Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jarvinen's half guard.#SUB#
Tepes Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Jarvinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jarvinen is refusing to be controlled, as Tepes Iii sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Jarvinen defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen is doing well to control the position and prevent Tepes Iii from advancing to side control.
Jarvinen is staying active underneath Tepes Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Tepes Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarvinen's head.
Tepes Iii trying to control the action but Jarvinen is working from the bottom.
Jarvinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tepes Iii tries to pass to full mount but Jarvinen defends it.
Tepes Iii controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Tepes Iii there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Jarvinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Jarvinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tepes Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes Iii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Jarvinen lands a left hand.
Tepes Iii misses with the head strike.
Jarvinen takes a shot to the head.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen.
A short uppercut from Tepes Iii. #T3#
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Jarvinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Tepes Iii drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jarvinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Jarvinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Tepes Iii drops back down to his feet.
Jarvinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Tepes Iii is looking for a takedown.
Jarvinen tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii wants a takedown.
Jarvinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Tepes Iii jumps guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii looking for subs off his back but Jarvinen has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Tepes Iii is trying to control but can't.
Jarvinen slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tepes Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tepes Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarvinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Jarvinen postures up.
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!
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 Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen leaves Tepes Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Tepes Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Jarvinen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii trying to move into half guard but instead Jarvinen has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Tepes Iii trying to control the position. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jarvinen defends well.
Tepes Iii controls Jarvinen momentarily but Jarvinen frees himself.
Tepes Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes Iii, not yet.
Jarvinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tepes Iii working a defensive guard but Jarvinen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jarvinen working away.
Tepes Iii sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jarvinen is trying to control. Tepes Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Jarvinen postures up.
Tepes Iii keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tepes Iii is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Jarvinen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jarvinen pulls his head out easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jarvinen pulls his head out easily.
Tepes Iii is not content to let Jarvinen control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jarvinen looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii fails to land the takedown.
Tepes Iii sets himself, and Jarvinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Tepes Iii avoids it this time.
Jarvinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Jarvinen tries to counter with a clinch but Tepes Iii shakes him off and moves away.
Jarvinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Jarvinen avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tepes Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arto Jarvinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Jarvinen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arto Jarvinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarvinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes Iii.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Jarvinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.#KD2#
Jarvinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tepes Iii sprawling to the canvas! Tepes Iii rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jarvinen finish him?!
Tepes Iii throws a front kick aimed at Jarvinen's knee but Jarvinen avoids it well.
Jarvinen looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvinen misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvinen scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jarvinen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tepes Iii crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tepes Iii's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Jarvinen!
Arto Jarvinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Robson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Tepes Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes Iii is able to avoid easily.
Robson misses with a low kick as Tepes Iii jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson cracks Tepes Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.#T1#
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that stops Robson in his tracks momentarily.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tepes Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii counters with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Tepes Iii counters with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Tepes Iii down.
Robson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Robson misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Robson.
Robson throws a solid leg kick but Tepes Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robson.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Robson.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robson tried to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Robson avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes Iii defends well and Robson ends up having to push Tepes Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tepes Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Robson.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Robson misses.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Robson with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Robson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robson! #T1#
Robson is looking for a sweep.
Tepes Iii tries to score with some ground and pound. Robson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Robson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Robson is defending well.
Tepes Iii trying to control the pace.
Tepes Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tepes Iii wants to pass to mount but Robson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson keeping hold of Tepes Iii's head, controlling as best he can.
Tepes Iii prevents Robson from improving his position.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Tepes Iii controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Robson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robson.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep.
Robson is trying to keep Tepes Iii in close.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Robson pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Robson tries to work over Tepes Iii's front leg with a kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Robson has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson throws a right and a left that Tepes Iii avoids nicely.
Tepes Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Tepes Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Robson is wise to it.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Robson misses with a low kick as Tepes Iii jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Robson throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson is looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Robson throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tepes Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robson jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Robson.
Robson throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.#T2#
Tepes Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
Robson throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii moved away.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tepes Iii checks a leg kick.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Robson thuds a left hand into Tepes Iii's body.#T3#
Robson throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robson thinking.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range. #T4#
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Tepes Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson throws a leg kick
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Robson connects with a looping right hand.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that stops Robson in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Tepes Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tepes Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Robson feints and then cracks Tepes Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes Iii down.
Robson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson digs a good hook to Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tepes Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Robson misses its target.
Robson stuns Tepes Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Robson.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Robson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robson.
Tepes Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robson checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Robson avoids it easily.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes Iii off the cage and back into range.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.#T4#
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
Robson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Robson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Vlad Tepes Iii in that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tepes Iii tries to land a body kick
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Robson manages to step out the way in time.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Jab, jab by Robson - just one landing.
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Robson.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Tepes Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes Iii tries to avoid it.
Robson misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Robson manages to step out the way in time.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Robson is wise to it.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.#T3#
Robson throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Robson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Robson lands a nice hook to Tepes Iii's body. Tepes Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson feints and then cracks Tepes Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes Iii down.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.#T4#
Robson lands a jab to the head.
Robson misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses.
Tepes Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robson throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 47
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Romero misses with the combination.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tepes Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Romero has his hands on Tepes Iii's head, controlling the position.
Tepes Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii tries to advance position but instead Romero slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tepes Iii is controlling the pace.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tepes Iii trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Romero 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.
Tepes Iii trying to control from Romero 's half guard. Romero has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tepes Iii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tepes Iii won't allow Romero to sweep him here. #T3#
Tepes Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Romero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tepes Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Tepes Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tepes Iii working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
Tepes Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tepes Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Tepes Iii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
Tepes Iii sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Tepes Iii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romero ! #REVB#
Tepes Iii prevents Romero from moving into mount.
Tepes Iii is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tepes Iii is looking to reverse the position.
Tepes Iii struggling a bit here.
Romero trying to control the position but Tepes Iii is working away.
Tepes Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Romero wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping him busy. #T2#
Romero tries to stand but Tepes Iii is controlling his head.
Romero taking a breather here.
Tepes Iii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romero 's best efforts.
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tepes Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Romero works his way into full mount!
Romero controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes Iii can't escape the position.
Romero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Romero prevents Tepes Iii from getting the reversal.
Romero content just to control the position here.
Tepes Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romero wants to control the pace but Tepes Iii is squirming around nicely.
Romero controlling his opponent. #T4#
Tepes Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tepes Iii tries to hold on but Romero pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero trying to control but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tepes Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Tepes Iii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romero is trying to defend but Tepes Iii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Tepes Iii 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.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii trying to advance position but Romero counters by regaining guard.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tepes Iii being controlled here, momentarily.
Tepes Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero 's guard. #REVR#
Tepes Iii is looking to advance position but Romero has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tepes Iii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Tepes Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tepes Iii pushing down on Romero 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tepes Iii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romero has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tepes Iii uses his free foot to push down on Romero 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Romero .
Romero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tepes Iii. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is working for a guillotine from mount but Romero frees his head quite easily.
Tepes Iii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romero is looking to escape. #T4#
Tepes Iii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tepes Iii misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Tepes Iii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tepes Iii 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 46
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Tepes Iii looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson cracks Tepes Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Swanson defends the submission attempt.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson has his hands clasped together around Tepes Iii's back. He's all about the action.
Tepes Iii prevents Swanson from improving his position.
Swanson moves into full guard. #T1#
Tepes Iii throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes Iii wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Tepes Iii is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes Iii 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.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tepes Iii's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Tepes Iii working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Swanson is fighting to break Tepes Iii's control of his arms but Tepes Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Tepes Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tepes Iii is on top in guard. #REVR#
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
Tepes Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there. #T4#
Swanson has Tepes Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Swanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tepes Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tepes Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii is working Swanson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tepes Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson misses with a body shot
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swanson trying to control the action but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
Swanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though.
Tepes Iii is looking to improve his position.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Swanson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson stalling.
Tepes Iii is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes Iii keeps working.
Tepes Iii moves into full guard.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Tepes Iii has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Swanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
A jab from Swanson does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Tepes Iii.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes Iii throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Tepes Iii.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Tepes Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Swanson. #TD#
Tepes Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tepes Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tepes Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tepes Iii tries to pass to full mount but Swanson defends it.
Tepes Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes Iii in the body. #CL2#
Swanson darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
It appears Tepes Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swanson throws a front kick that sends Tepes Iii stumbling back into the cage.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swanson scores with a one two! Tepes Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
Swanson throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tepes Iii will feel that in the morning.
Swanson throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a left hand
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Tepes Iii finds it's target.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes Iii. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Tepes Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swanson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Swanson trying to control the position.
Tepes Iii passes Swanson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swanson defends it well.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard but Tepes Iii has passed into side control.
Tepes Iii slows the pace down.
Swanson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Tepes Iii 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes Iii on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Robson slips under a jab.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson cracks Tepes Iii with an open hand slap.
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson counters with a low kick, right behind Tepes Iii 's knee.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii dives in and grabs Robson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes down on Tepes Iii's head and hops out.
Tepes Iii backing away here, and Robson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.#T1#
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Robson is looking to chop away at Tepes Iii's legs.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tepes Iii steps away.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target. #T2#
Tepes Iii fails with the takedown
and Robson counters with a good low kick that Tepes Iii was not able to check.
Robson blocks a leg kick.
Robson checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Robson throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robson throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Robson gets double underhooks and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes Iii's elbow.
Robson presses Tepes Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii looking to slow down the pace here.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is breathing heavily.#T4#
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Tepes Iii looking to slow down the pace here.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tepes Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Robson, which made it look bad.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Robson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Robson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tepes Iii toppling to the canvas! Tepes Iii scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Robson finish him?!#ROC2#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Robson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
Oliver Robson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Eagle jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eagle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eagle loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.#CL2#
Eagle rushes Tepes Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Eagle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Eagle.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii.
Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eagle's elbow.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Eagle controls the action.
Tepes Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eagle tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves away #TD#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eagle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eagle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tepes Iii sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Tepes Iii slips nicely into half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to control but Eagle is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Eagle is defending well. #SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Eagle defends the submission attempt.
Tepes Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eagle defending well though.
Tepes Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura but Eagle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tepes Iii to get the leverage.
Tepes Iii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tepes Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tepes Iii is keen to just control but Eagle is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Eagle is defending well. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Eagle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tepes Iii advances to half guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to stall here but Eagle recovers full guard.
Eagle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tepes Iii's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tepes Iii working for a triangle but Eagle defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eagle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tepes Iii is tightening it up a little... Eagle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Eagle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Eagle taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tepes Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Vlad Tepes Iii, 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: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Tepes Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes Iii punishes Randy's body with a nice straight punch.
Randy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice combination. Randy backs away looking to recover.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tepes Iii defends it well.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randy checks it well.
And Randy tries to counter it with a takedown but Tepes Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
letting Randy counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randy goes for a double leg but Tepes Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tepes Iii continues to drive forward.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Randy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii looks to throw a body kick
and Randy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randy 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.
Randy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randy if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii. #T2#
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Randy moves out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping left.
Randy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii scores with the left hand. Randy knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tepes Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Randy needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Randy moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Randy misses.
A low kick from Tepes Iii misses
enabling Randy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.
Randy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Randy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randy is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Randy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randy down.
Tepes Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Tepes Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes Iii.
A nice side step and Randy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Randy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randy on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Randy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tepes Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Randy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes Iii is looking to chop away at Randy's legs.
Tepes Iii works Randy's body with a nice hook.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tepes Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Randy is rocked!
Tepes Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randy. Randy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Randy is holding his hands too far apart here. Tepes Iii throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Randy is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Vlad Tepes Iii 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: Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Boma misses with a hook.
A jab from Boma misses.
Boma throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii walks into a left hand.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Boma.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tepes Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Boma avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boma pinned against the cage. Boma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
Boma wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Tepes Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from Tepes Iii.#T1#
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
Boma throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boma lands a jab.
Boma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Boma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boma throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boma defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Boma cracks a nice hook into Tepes Iii's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Boma as Tepes Iii shoots in.
Boma connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
No joy there for Tepes Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boma avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Boma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes Iii.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.#T3#
Boma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boma works the jab nicely.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii tries to land a leg kick but Boma saw it coming and moves away.
Boma tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Tepes Iii stuns Boma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
Tepes Iii tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.#TD2#
Boma gets caught flat footed, as Tepes Iii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boma keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boma wants to stand and escape but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boma manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tepes Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tepes Iii works on Boma's body with a couple of short punches.
Tepes Iii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norman Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Boma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Tepes Iii tries to stall but Boma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Tepes Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boma walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes Iii.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Boma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Boma works the jab nicely.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Boma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma lands the left hand.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tepes Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Boma misses.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tepes Iii drops Boma with a big left hand! Boma is injured, injured bad! Tepes Iii jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii is the new welterweight champion!
Vlad Tepes Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Brovarnik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tepes Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brovarnik connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Brovarnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brovarnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tepes Iii scores with a hook.
Brovarnik tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Brovarnik tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brovarnik looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Brovarnik misses with a body kick.
Brovarnik moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Brovarnik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick
and Tepes Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Brovarnik moves out of range.
We've been informed that Brovarnik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tepes Iii thuds his right hand into Brovarnik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tepes Iii connects with a right hand. Brovarnik shakes it off.
Brovarnik slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Brovarnik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brovarnik down.
Brovarnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Brovarnik wants to clinch.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves away
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brovarnik.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses its target.#T2#
Brovarnik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brovarnik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Brovarnik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brovarnik throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Brovarnik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brovarnik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tepes Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brovarnik scrambles back to his feet.
Brovarnik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Brovarnik's head.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brovarnik loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii cracks Brovarnik with a good jab.
Tepes Iii connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Brovarnik is rocked!
Brovarnik slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?#T3#
Brovarnik misses with a low kick.
Brovarnik seems to have recovered his senses.
Brovarnik slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brovarnik misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Brovarnik's body.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brovarnik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brovarnik slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brovarnik manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Brovarnik.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Brovarnik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Brovarnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Brovarnik misses
and Brovarnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Tepes Iii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brovarnik sprawling to the canvas! Brovarnik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tepes Iii finish him?!
Brovarnik wants to clinch but Tepes Iii slips to the side
and Tepes Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brovarnik misses the body punch
and Tepes Iii scores with a counter punch that sends Brovarnik to the canvas! Tepes Iii smells blood - he's punishing Brovarnik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brovarnik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
An out of breath Vlad Tepes Iii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 39
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1#
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liee blocks a leg kick.
Liee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Liee's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liee throws a right and a left that Tepes Iii avoids nicely.
Liee looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Liee.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Liee off balance momentarily.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Liee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liee.
Liee slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Liee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Liee ducks down to avoid it.
Liee throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liee throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Tepes Iii misses with the combination.
Liee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Liee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tepes Iii backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Liee sees coming a mile off.
Liee blocks a low kick nicely.
As Tepes Iii looks to move away, Liee throws a big counter combo but Tepes Iii just gets out of the way.
Tepes Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liee swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Liee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tepes Iii clinches with his opponent.
Tepes Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Liee misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Tepes Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liee is defending well.
Liee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liee lands an elbow that stopped Tepes Iii in his tracks for a moment.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tepes Iii.
Liee trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tepes Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liee lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liee.
It looked like Liee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Tepes Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liee throws a sloppy body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liee. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.#T3#
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Liee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liee. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liee's hands.
Tepes Iii scores with the left hand. Liee knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Liee is rocked!
Liee with the inside leg kick.
Liee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Liee pushes him away.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liee just misses with a punch to the body.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liee ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Oh Liee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Liee misses with a wild combination.
Liee seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.#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!
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
Liee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Jab, jab by Tepes Iii - just one landing.
Tepes Iii pounces like a tiger and cracks Liee with a vicious hook! Liee is down but not out! Tepes Iii follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brusse Liee spoke after the fight, saying 'OOOohhhh!!! AAAahhhh !!! Now,try again with feeling !!! '.

Event: Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Tepes Iii misses.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Silver misses.#CL2#
Silver darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Tepes Iii blocking some punches.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silver up against the cage.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silver prevents a body shot from Tepes Iii.
Silver tries a body shot but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver working aggressively here.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver gets through Tepes Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver lands a right hand.
Tepes Iii tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Tepes Iii back against the cage.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards. #T1#
A short right from Tepes Iii on the inside.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes Iii. #BC#
Tepes Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silver avoids it.
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes Iii walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Silver moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tepes Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silver is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Silver tries to buck Tepes Iii off but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii in side control, throwing shots but Silver defends.
Silver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silver 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#
Tepes Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
Tepes Iii controlling from side mount.
Silver tries to improve position but can't.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Silver tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Silver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tepes Iii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
Tepes Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tepes Iii lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Tepes Iii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tepes Iii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silver wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Silver can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Silver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Tepes Iii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silver is trying to escape the position but Tepes Iii is controlling the position.
Silver is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Tepes Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
Silver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tepes Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tepes Iii is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Silver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Silver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Tepes Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silver scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tepes Iii.

Silver throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Silver avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
It seemed like Silver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Silver looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Silver avoids it.
Tepes Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Terry Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver looks to clinch
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silver's sensitive parts.
Tepes Iii wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Tepes Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Silver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Silver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Tepes Iii takes one to the chin there.
Silver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tepes Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Silver misses.
Tepes Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Silver misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target. #T3#
Silver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silver lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand.
Silver tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Silver slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Silver looks to land a combination. Tepes Iii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silver misses with a body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Silver 's knee.
Tepes Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Tepes Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tepes Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Silver's corner calls for a 1-2. Silver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silver tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range. #T4#
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Silver.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Silver's leg. Silver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes Iii tries to clinch but Silver moves away
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver misses with an uppercut
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silver's corner calls for a 1-2. Silver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Tepes Iii drives through and clinches with Silver against the cage.
A short right from Silver on the inside.
Tepes Iii prevents a body shot from Silver. #BC2#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Silver's front leg but catches the back leg as Silver tries to avoid it.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Silver unleashes a big counter combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Silver tries to clinch up.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silver tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A big right from Silver misses.
Silver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Silver misses with a straight left. #T2##TD#
Tepes Iii gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii lands an elbow.
Silver is looking for a sweep.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Silver struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silver is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Silver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silver is trying to control Tepes Iii's posture but Tepes Iii avoids it.
The ground and pound from Tepes Iii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silver is looking for a sweep.
Silver tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tepes Iii lands a heavy elbow.
Tepes Iii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tepes Iii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silver is looking to escape.
Silver is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Tepes Iii controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silver has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tepes Iii working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Tepes Iii working for a guillotine from mount but Silver is in no mood to give up.
Silver is looking to improve his position but Tepes Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Tepes Iii raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tepes Iii 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Terry Silver!
Terry Silver gave a mention to PWNAGE Elite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Nfld FN 35
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Brovarnik misses with a low kick.
Brovarnik throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Brovarnik moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Brovarnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Brovarnik.
Tepes Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brovarnik takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
It looked like Tepes Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brovarnik misses with a straight left.
Tepes Iii checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brovarnik throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##KD#
Tepes Iii drops Brovarnik with a beautiful combination! Brovarnik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tepes Iii is looking for the KO!#ROC#Brovarnik is rocked!
Brovarnik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a huge left! Brovarnik is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tepes Iii isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brovarnik from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tepes Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii.
Nice cross by Hall.
Tepes Iii thows a body kick. Hall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Tepes Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
A nice leg kick from Tepes Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Tepes Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Hall has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. #BC#
Tepes Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.#CUT#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Tepes Iii is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Tepes Iii lands.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.#T3#
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks.
Tepes Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepes Iii.
Hall moves to clinch but Tepes Iii breaks away
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right... And another left! Hall is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
An out of breath Vlad Tepes Iii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 30
Date: Dec 15, 2022

#R1#
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Lee looks to land a combination but Tepes Iii avoids it well.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands with a straight right. Tepes Iii didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Lee pushes Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tepes Iii misses with some punches.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. #BC2#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses the body punch
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee wants to clinch.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Tepes Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A body shot lands from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Tepes Iii gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee is pushing Tepes Iii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tepes Iii throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Jun Fan Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Tepes Iii finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Tepes Iii leaning against his opponent.
Lee wants to stall.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Tepes Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii walks into a jab.#T1#
Lee misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tepes Iii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes Iii 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. #T2#
Lee is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position.
Tepes Iii tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Tepes Iii politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tepes Iii prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Tepes Iii controlling from side mount. #T3#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Tepes Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Tepes Iii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lee is letting Tepes Iii control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tepes Iii on the ground.#T4#
Tepes Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Tepes Iii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee wants to clinch but Tepes Iii slips to the side
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Lee wants to clinch up but Tepes Iii keeps it at a distance.
Tepes Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Tepes Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
A jab lands there for Lee.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tepes Iii. #T1#
Tepes Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes Iii pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tepes Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee wants to stall.
Lee blocking some punches.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tepes Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Tepes Iii has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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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!#SUB2#
Tepes Iii is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lee taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tepes Iii.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Tepes Iii!
A relieved looking Vlad Tepes Iii 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: C141: De Minaur vs. Graves 2
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there #TD2#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Silva is fighting to break Tepes Iii's control of his arms but Tepes Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Tepes Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Tepes Iii blocks nicely.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva is in close to Tepes Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Tepes Iii blocks nicely.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tepes Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Silva managing to control the position.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva wants to control but Tepes Iii passes easily into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Tepes Iii trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tepes Iii is working away from the top position though.
Silva tries to roll over but Tepes Iii keeps him under control.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has his hands on Tepes Iii's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Silva feints and as Tepes Iii raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva distracts Tepes Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Manuel Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manuel Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Manuel Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C139: De Minaur vs. Perkele
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rishkinov checks it well.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rishkinov thinking. #TD#
Rishkinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rishkinov is nestled in close to Tepes Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tepes Iii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tepes Iii.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tepes Iii 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.
Tepes Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii pulls Rishkinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rishkinov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rishkinov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Rishkinov postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Rishkinov is fighting to break Tepes Iii's control of his arms but Tepes Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rishkinov trying to control but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tepes Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tepes Iii is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura but Tepes Iii is defending well.
Tepes Iii is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Tepes Iii is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rishkinov working over Tepes Iii with some ground and pound. Tepes Iii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rishkinov trying to control from half guard but Tepes Iii is working away. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rishkinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tepes Iii is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tepes Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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.
Rishkinov trying to control but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tepes Iii keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Rishkinov postures up and lands a big shot to Tepes Iii's brow. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rishkinov defends it easily.
Rishkinov is in close to Tepes Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rishkinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tepes Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Rishkinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rishkinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes Iii, which made it look bad.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov works the jab nicely.
Rishkinov avoids a kick to the body.
Rishkinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes Iii is out of range and Rishkinov settles back down.
Tepes Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Rishkinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Rishkinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Rishkinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Rishkinov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tepes Iii!
Tepes Iii takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii sneaks back into half guard.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Rishkinov sits in half guard. #T2#
Rishkinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tepes Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rishkinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes Iii has wrist control.
Rishkinov pushing down on Tepes Iii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tepes Iii controlling the position well.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tepes Iii tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.#T3#
Tepes Iii is trying to control but Rishkinov manages to pass to mount!
Tepes Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tepes Iii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rishkinov controlling from mount.
Tepes Iii tries to hold on but Rishkinov postures up.
Tepes Iii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rishkinov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rishkinov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Rishkinov with the ground and pound from mount.
Rishkinov breaks from Tepes Iii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rishkinov is landing with some decent strikes but Tepes Iii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov lands with some strikes.
Rishkinov is landing with some decent strikes but Tepes Iii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tepes Iii is bucking up trying to escape but Rishkinov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rishkinov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rishkinov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rishkinov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tepes Iii is looking to escape.
Tepes Iii is still in real trouble! Can Rishkinov finish him?
Tepes Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Rishkinov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov closes the distance and clinches up with Tepes Iii, looking for a takedown. Rishkinov pushes Tepes Iii against the cage but Tepes Iii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Rishkinov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rishkinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes Iii, which made it look bad.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rishkinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Rishkinov's front leg with a kick but Rishkinov checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov catches Tepes Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov is looking to counter punch.
Rishkinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii scores with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii connects with a right hand. Rishkinov shakes it off.
Tepes Iii looks to land a right hand but Rishkinov moved out of range.
Rishkinov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes Iii is able to avoid easily.
Rishkinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries for a takedown but Tepes Iii circles away easily
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Rishkinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Rishkinov tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Tepes Iii blocks the low kick.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepes Iii.
Nice takedown defense from Tepes Iii. No joy for Rishkinov on that attempt.
Rishkinov misses with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rishkinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rishkinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rishkinov 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 Tepes Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rishkinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.#TD#
Rishkinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Tepes Iii moves into full guard.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving. #T3#
Rishkinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rishkinov won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here.
Rishkinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position. #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.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rishkinov - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Rishkinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rishkinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes Iii. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Rishkinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rishkinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick as Rishkinov jumps back.
Rishkinov cracks Tepes Iii with a good jab.
Rishkinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range and Tepes Iii settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes Iii.
I think Rishkinov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov 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: C137: Puno vs. Brown 2
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart wants to counter the offense by Tepes Iii and move into the clinch position.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii misses the jab.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smart.
Smart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Smart's front leg but catches the back leg as Smart tries to avoid it. #TD#
Tepes Iii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smart to the ground. Tepes Iii is now in Smart's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smart keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Smart looking to control.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Tepes Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tepes Iii tried to score with a low kick but Smart checks it.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smart stalks Tepes Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes Iii's face. Tepes Iii staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smart takes a step back to recover.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Smart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smart blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.
Smart fails with the takedown
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smart.
A left lands for Smart.
Smart misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smart.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Smart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smart somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Smart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Tepes Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tepes Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tepes Iii is stalling here.
Smart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tepes Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Smart controls the action.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes Iii.
Smart looks winded!
Tepes Iii blocks a body shot from Smart.
Tepes Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Smart.
Tepes Iii stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii lands with an overhand left.
Smart throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peter Smart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smart is looking to slow Tepes Iii down with leg kicks.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Smart down with leg kicks.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Smart throws a body kick that misses.
Smart lands a jab-cross combination.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smart.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Smart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes Iii's sensitive parts. #T1#
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Smart lands with an overhand left.
Smart moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smart is breathing heavily.
Smart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Smart avoids it.
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart throws a combination. Tepes Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smart.
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Smart shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Smart dives in and grabs Tepes Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii pushes down on Smart's head and hops out.
Tepes Iii throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Smart's ribs.
Smart blocks the body kick.
Tepes Iii pushes Smart away with a front kick.
Tepes Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Smart's head.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Smart moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Tepes Iii.#T3#
Smart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Smart down.
Tepes Iii works Smart's body with a nice hook.
Smart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick from Tepes Iii lands but Smart takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smart momentarily. #ROC#Smart is rocked!#TD#
Tepes Iii shoots in and bounces Smart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smart is still in real trouble! Can Tepes Iii finish him?#SUB#
Tepes Iii drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smart dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Smart is posturing up here but Tepes Iii has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smart tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smart has to tap! Slick submission there by Tepes Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C127: Moore vs. Tai Kung
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Muhapuro sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Tepes Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro working aggressively here. #BC#
Tepes Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Muhapuro has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes Iii takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks from the clinch.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.#T1#
Muhapuro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Tepes Iii gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Tepes Iii has Muhapuro pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tepes Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepes Iii throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tepes Iii. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tepes Iii tries to keep at a distance but Muhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes Iii. #T2#
Tepes Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tepes Iii digs a right hand underneath Muhapuro's ribcage. Muhapuro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Tepes Iii just leaning against Muhapuro, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Muhapuro. #BC#
Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Muhapuro on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tepes Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Tepes Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro. #TD#
Tepes Iii works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Muhapuro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tepes Iii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tepes Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes Iii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii. #TD#
Tepes Iii drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhapuro defends well.#T4#
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tepes Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a triangle but Muhapuro pushes his legs off easily.
Muhapuro is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Muhapuro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Muhapuro saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tepes Iiis head.
Tepes Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick as Muhapuro jumps back.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro blocks the body kick.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Muhapuro checks it
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands a nice elbow.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Muhapuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muhapuro down.
Tepes Iii connects with a single shot there.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick.
Muhapuro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Muhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes Iii tried to score with a low kick but Muhapuro checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.#CL2#
Tepes Iii gets tackled into the cage by Muhapuro. Muhapuro maintains the clinch.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Muhapuro. #T3##BC#
Tepes Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro throws an elbow that misses.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tepes Iii breaks the clinch.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Muhapuro closes the distance and clinches.
Tepes Iii is looking to control Muhapuro's arms but Muhapuro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tepes Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tepes Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands. #TD#
Tepes Iii gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tepes Iii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tepes Iii with the ground and pound but Muhapuro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tepes Iii slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Muhapuro defends the submission attempt.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Muhapuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Muhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes Iii looking to stall.
Tepes Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Tepes Iii taking a breather.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Tepes Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muhapuro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Muhapuro breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Muhapuro has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Tepes Iii lands a body shot. #BC2#
Muhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro connects with a body shot.
Tepes Iii missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Muhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Muhapuro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Muhapuro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muhapuro won't be happy with that.

Muhapuro sneaks out the side door and pushes Tepes Iii away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii fails to land the takedown.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Muhapuro has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes Iii. #BC#
Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Muhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Tepes Iii just leaning against Muhapuro, taking a breather. #TD#
Tepes Iii jumps into guard, dragging Muhapuro to the mat. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhapuro defends well.
Tepes Iii working a defensive guard here.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Muhapuro controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet - Tepes Iii follows without any prompting. #T4##CL2#
Muhapuro rushes Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii is trying to pull guard but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to circle away but Muhapuro has him pinned against the cage.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Muhapuro.
I've got Muhapuro 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Our winner, Paul Muhapuro, 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: C122: Moore vs. Road
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Gentil blocks the low kick.
Gentil slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Gentil.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gentil misses with a low kick as Tepes Iii jumps back.
Tepes Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Gentil seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil lands a head kick. Tepes Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Tepes Iii's head and hops out.
Gentil scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Gentil jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses its target.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gentil.
Gentil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gentil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Gentil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Gentil jabs at Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses. #T3#
Gentil jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy body kick
and Gentil counters with a low kick, right behind Tepes Iii 's knee.
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gentil scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Gentil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Gentil blocks a jab.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Gentil down.
Gentil throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Gentil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Gentil misses.
A lazy left from Tepes Iii finds it's target.
Tepes Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Tepes Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Gentil avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Gentil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Gentil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Gentil.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Gentil's ribs.
A combination from Gentil does no damage.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Tepes Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Tepes Iii there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
As Gentil backs away, Tepes Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Gentil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gentil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tepes Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Tepes Iii moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Gentil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Gentil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
Tepes Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tepes Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. Gentil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepes Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tepes Iii defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands a lovely overhand right.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Tepes Iii with an uppercut!
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Gentil misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Tepes Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tepes Iii eats them both and turns towards Gentil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Gentil misses.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Tepes Iii misses with a body punch
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Tepes Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target.
Gentil works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
Gentil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Gentil 's knee.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentil throws out a counter right but Tepes Iii avoids it with no problem.
Gentil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
Gentil misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Gentil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gentil 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
A relieved looking Paulo Gentil 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: C118: Olsen vs. Puno
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Tepes Iii connects with the punch.
Chelios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
Tepes Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot
and Chelios counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Tepes Iii misses.
Chelios appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Chelios wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Chelios off balance momentarily.#T1#
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Tepes Iii takes one to the chin there.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Chelios walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chelios misses with a kick to the body.
Chelios checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Chelios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Chelios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chelios takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Chelios.#T2#
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Chelios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Chelios ducks down to avoid it.
Chelios with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii cracks Chelios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Chelios's ribcage but misses.
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Chelios lands a slapping body shot.
Chelios looks for the body kick but Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.#T3#
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Chelios as he connects with a hook.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chelios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Chelios throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii thuds a left hand into Chelios's body.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Chelios moves out of range.
Chelios appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
Tepes Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Chelios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chelios's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios is controlling Tepes Iii's posture.
Tepes Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Chelios has control of Tepes Iii's left arm, preventing Tepes Iii from doing any damage.
Tepes Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii clobbers Chelios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chelios tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chelios! #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chelios is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chelios manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chelios not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tepes Iii moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chelios passes Tepes Iii's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tepes Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Chelios 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.
Tepes Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chelios trying to advance position but Tepes Iii counters by regaining guard.
Chelios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chelios trying to control but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tepes Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chelios gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking for subs off his back but Chelios has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to improve his position but Chelios is controlling well.
Chelios controlling the action here. #T3#
Chelios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though.
Chelios perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tepes Iii is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Tepes Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Chelios sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chelios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Chelios lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Chelios gets a clinch.
Tepes Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chelios lands a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Chelios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chelios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Chelios lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chelios working aggressively here.
Tepes Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
Chelios using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jensen Chelios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chelios slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Chelios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chelios throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chelios checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Chelios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes Iii looks for a takedown but Chelios sprawls well.
Chelios throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Chelios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Chelios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii thuds his right hand into Chelios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tepes Iii sizes up Chelios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chelios throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chelios has time to react.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chelios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chelios. Chelios obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes Iii misses with a left hand
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Chelios.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Chelios checks it
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chelios throws a low kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jensen Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chelios throws a combination. Tepes Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chelios scores with a hook.#T3#
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chelios cracks a nice hook into Tepes Iii's ribs.
Chelios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Chelios.
Tepes Iii tries to move into range but Chelios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a counter combo.#CL#
Chelios instigates a clinch.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chelios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the head.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tepes Iii working aggressively here.
Tepes Iii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chelios seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tepes Iii can turn it around.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tepes Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Chelios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Chelios lands a hook that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelios working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chelios is pressed up against the cage. Tepes Iii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chelios down to the mat. Chelios avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jensen Chelios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Chelios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.#CL#
Chelios moves into range and clinches up with Tepes Iii.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chelios 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
A relieved looking Jensen Chelios 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: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Abner defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Abner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abner fails to land the takedown.
Abner looks for a takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls well.
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Abner moves out of range.
Tepes Iii tests Abner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Abner is looking to clinch. #CL#
Abner clinches.
Abner has Tepes Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tepes Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner slows down the pace here.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Tepes Iii is trying to break free.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abner slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Abner is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tepes Iii digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
Abner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Abner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Tepes Iii
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner has his takedown stuffed
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abner under the eye.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Abner shoots in and gets a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily. #T3#
Abner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tepes Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tepes Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abner forces his way into half guard.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abner not doing much here.
Tepes Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.
Abner trying to mount his opponent but Tepes Iii defends it.
Tepes Iii controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tepes Iii defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Abner avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Abner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abner with a poor takedown
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cayden Abner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abner. #CL#
Abner gets 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!
Tepes Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tepes Iii leaning against his opponent.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Tepes Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Abner fails to land. #BC#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abner is defended easily by Tepes Iii.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Tepes Iii was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tepes Iii with a nice cross.
Abner shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepes Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abner counters with a head kick. That will keep Tepes Iii thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes Iii motions for Abner to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Tepes Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abner momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner with a poor takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abner throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes Iii punishes Abner's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abner takes a step back to recover.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner misses with a takedown
and as Abner loses concentration momentarily, Tepes Iii counters with a picture perfect head kick! Abner goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Tepes Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Lacplesis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Lacplesis down.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacplesis misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick from Lacplesis.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lacplesis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tepes Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick
and Lacplesis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tepes Iii thinking.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.
Tepes Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii works Lacplesis's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Lacplesis coming out on top.#T2#
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes Iii's sensitive parts.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Lacplesis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tepes Iii thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lacplesis throws a push kick but Tepes Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Lacplesis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Lacplesis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lacplesis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacplesis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis is looking to slow Tepes Iii down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis blocks a low kick nicely.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Tepes Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab.
Lacplesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii cracks Lacplesis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab. #T4#
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Tepes Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Lacplesis is defending against the submission attempts here by Tepes Iii.
Lacplesis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacplesis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lacplesis is defending against the submission attempts here by Tepes Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Lacplesis connects with a looping right hand.
Lacplesis lands with an overhand left.
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but Lacplesis shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Tepes Iii tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacplesis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis with a jab.#T1#
Lacplesis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tepes Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tepes Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacplesis keeps working.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to his feet.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Lacplesis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tepes Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Lacplesis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Tepes Iii tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Lacplesis is defending well.
Tepes Iii trying to control the action but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
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. #SUB#
Tepes Iii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Lacplesis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tepes Iii is really struggling to control Lacplesis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tepes Iii working away.#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.
Tepes Iii trying to control the action but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii throws a strike aimed at the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Tepes Iii prevents Lacplesis from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacplesis.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lacplesis thumps Tepes Iii with a low kick.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacplesis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lacplesis. Tepes Iii shrugs it off though.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lacplesis throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lacplesis thinking.
Lacplesis tried to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lacplesis lands with a straight right. Tepes Iii didn't see that one coming.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis throws a combination that misses
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Tepes Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacplesis's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lacplesis is just riding it out for now. Tepes Iii eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Tepes Iii wants to pass to mount but Lacplesis is defending the position.
Lacplesis is staying active underneath Tepes Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tepes Iii prevents Lacplesis from improving his position.
Tepes Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tepes Iii in particular looking to stall.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacplesis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura but Lacplesis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tepes Iii to get the leverage. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lacplesis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lacplesis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacplesis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tepes Iii defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii blocks a leg kick.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii loads up on a big right hand but Lacplesis slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacplesis.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Lacplesis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lacplesis throws a lazy body kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Lacplesis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii looks to land a body kick but Lacplesis moved away.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes Iii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lacplesis avoids it.
Tepes Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body. Tepes Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Humors Lacplesis.
I've got Lacplesis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Humors Lacplesis waved his t-shirt featuring Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Combate 100: Rio
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tepes Iii misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancaster's sensitive parts.
Lancaster works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
Tepes Iii drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.#TD#
Tepes Iii feints and as Lancaster raises his hands in defense, Tepes Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tepes Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Tepes Iii won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Lancaster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tepes Iii 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.
Tepes Iii has a closed guard, preventing Lancaster from standing up.
Tepes Iii is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Tepes Iii controlling Lancaster's posture. #T2#
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position. #SUB#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tepes Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Tepes Iii's legs - danger averted.
Tepes Iii pulls Lancaster in close to his closed guard and prevents Lancaster from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU2#
Lancaster stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Tepes Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Tepes Iii ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster has Tepes Iii pressed against the cage, preventing Tepes Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position but instead, Lancaster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tepes Iii into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Tepes Iii looking to stall.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tepes Iii tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Tepes Iii back against the cage.
Tepes Iii blocks a body shot from Lancaster. #T4##BC#
Tepes Iii breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tepes Iii under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tepes Iii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Tepes Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii is trying to stall.
Tepes Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Lancaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster scores with a three punch combo!
Tepes Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tepes Iii - that will leave a mark!
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
An inside leg kick from Tepes Iii misses.
Henry Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Tepes Iii is looking to chop away at Lancaster's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Tepes Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lancaster wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.#TD#
Lancaster gets caught napping as Tepes Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Lancaster manages to retain guard.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Lancaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii. #CL2#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Tepes Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tepes Iii's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Lancaster slowing the pace effectively.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii.
Lancaster just leaning against Tepes Iii, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tepes Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Tepes Iii blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tepes Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
Tepes Iii tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster's head.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Lancaster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancaster down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a good low kick that Lancaster was not able to check.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes Iii backing up. Tepes Iii nods at Lancaster to acknowledge the strikes.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes Iii's head.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tepes Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tepes Iii works over Lancaster's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster tries to clinch
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Lancaster off balance momentarily.
Tepes Iii scores with the left hand. Lancaster knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster lands a jab-cross combination.
Tepes Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tepes Iii needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lancaster back to the cage. Tepes Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tepes Iii's hands.#ROC2#Tepes Iii is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Tepes Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Tepes Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tepes Iii!
Tepes Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henry Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes Iii.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lancaster 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Chelios moves into the clinch successfully.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Chelios looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes Iii.
Chelios is trying to stall.
Tepes Iii misses with the head strike.
Chelios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Chelios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Chelios. #TD2#
Chelios gets caught napping as Tepes Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Chelios manages to retain guard.
Chelios keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chelios trying to control the position.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tepes Iii cracks Chelios with a solid left hand.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Chelios'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.
Tepes Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chelios trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chelios controlling the position.
Tepes Iii 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jensen Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chelios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Chelios appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes Iii there.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a left to the body.
Tepes Iii with a hook.
Tepes Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Chelios lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.#T3#
Chelios lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chelios throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Chelios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios is looking to counter punch.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelios swivels and escapes.
Chelios moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chelios!
Chelios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Chelios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chelios avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chelios scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Chelios down with leg kicks.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chelios throws a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Chelios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chelios scores with a punch to the head.
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 Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
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#
Chelios misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chelios swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Chelios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Chelios.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jensen Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Chelios both land. Nice combination.
Chelios digs a good hook to Tepes Iii's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii connects with a high kick.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Chelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Chelios throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Chelios slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Chelios.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left. #KD#
Chelios lands a big head kick that sends Tepes Iii tumbling to the mat! Chelios takes a step backwards and waves Tepes Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Chelios, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Chelios feints and then cracks Tepes Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes Iii down.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
Tepes Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Chelios throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Chelios.
Chelios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chelios misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Chelios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chelios counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.#TD2#
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Tepes Iii postures up in Chelios's guard and throws a big left but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Chelios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tepes Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Chelios wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii jabs Chelios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Chelios.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Chelios misses with a body kick.
Chelios misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Chelios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chelios checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chelios.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios moved away.
Chelios looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Tepes Iii
and Chelios counters with a thumping low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Chelios moves away and avoids it.
Chelios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chelios throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Chelios lands with a shot to the body.
Chelios lands with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Chelios.
Chelios moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Chelios clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Tepes Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Tepes Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chelios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chelios is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chelios wants to pass the guard but Tepes Iii is keeping the position.#T3#
Chelios forces his way into half guard.
Chelios passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chelios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tepes Iii?
Chelios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tepes Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Chelios trying to control but Tepes Iii is having none of it. #T4#
Chelios prevents Tepes Iii from getting the reversal.
Chelios wants to control the action but instead Tepes Iii gets a body lock and reverses into Chelios's guard! Nice work!
Tepes Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Chelios pulls Tepes Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Chelios is trying to hold Tepes Iii in close to prevent damage but Tepes Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Chelios 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.

Jensen Chelios clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Chelios jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chelios sizes up Tepes Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
Chelios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chelios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot by Chelios.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Chelios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chelios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chelios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Chelios finds it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Chelios moves out of range easily.
Chelios was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Chelios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
A head kick from Chelios lands but Tepes Iii takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Tepes Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands with a cross.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Chelios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chelios crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Chelios gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Chelios manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chelios lands a jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
Tepes Iii tests Chelios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chelios to score with a decent uppercut.
Tepes Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?#CUT#The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Chelios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Chelios moves into the clinch.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Tepes Iii.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes Iii controls his hands. #BC#
Chelios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Chelios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chelios, as that shot connected.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Chelios moves out of range.
Tepes Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios tries to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Chelios misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.
Chelios slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Chelios connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Chelios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a body kick that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chelios's knee momentarily.
Chelios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chelios misses with a wild combination.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Chelios misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Chelios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chelios at a distance.
Chelios looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Chelios scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
Chelios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Chelios jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Tepes Iii works the jab nicely.
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!
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Chelios clinches up against the cage.
Tepes Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chelios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Chelios gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii tries to throw a body punch but Chelios avoids it by throwing Tepes Iii back against the cage.
Tepes Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chelios as Tepes Iii tries to tie him up. #BC#
Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.#T3#
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Chelios jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios is looking for a counter combo.
Jensen Chelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Chelios.#CL#
Chelios darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chelios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tepes Iii's efforts to push away.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Chelios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chelios pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tepes Iii.
Chelios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chelios.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Chelios blocks an uppercut.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chelios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
Jensen Chelios retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jensen Chelios 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: C92: Steve vs. Chellios
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Bobblehead steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Bobblehead moves away and avoids it.
Bobblehead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobblehead lands an overhand right.
Tepes Iii scores with a hook.
Bobblehead throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobblehead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Tepes Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bobblehead keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Bobblehead shoots in but Tepes Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobblehead goes for a double leg but Tepes Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tepes Iii continues to drive forward.
Bobblehead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bobblehead throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Bobblehead backwards.
Bobblehead lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Bobblehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobblehead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobblehead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looks like Bobblehead has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
Bobblehead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tepes Iii's half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bobblehead wants to pass to mount but Tepes Iii is defending the position.
Tepes Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bobblehead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bobblehead's back!
Tepes Iii is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bobblehead is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bobblehead breaks Tepes Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobblehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobblehead lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii working for submissions but it's allowed Bobblehead to get to half guard.
Tepes Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Bobblehead from advancing position.
Tepes Iii has hold of Bobblehead's hands but Bobblehead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bobblehead wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping him busy.
Bobblehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tepes Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Bobblehead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Bobblehead wants to pass to mount but Tepes Iii is defending the position.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobblehead landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bobblehead is looking to take a break and control but Tepes Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bobblehead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bobblehead won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bobblehead stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tepes Iii throws up his legs and catches Bobblehead in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bobblehead tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tepes Iii! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vlad Tepes Iii!
An out of breath Vlad Tepes Iii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii wants to slow Zan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tepes Iii swinging wildly here.
Zan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.#CL#
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tepes Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zan wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tepes Iii working a defensive guard here.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position. #T1#
Tepes Iii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tepes Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Zan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan being controlled here momentarily.
Zan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tepes Iii managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tepes Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Tepes Iii 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#
Tepes Iii is looking to advance position but Zan won't allow it.
Zan trying to hold on to Tepes Iii's head to control him but Tepes Iii postures up.
Zan is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position.
Tepes Iii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tepes Iii working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zan's thigh. Zan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tepes Iii on the ground.
Tepes Iii works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tepes Iii has Zan in his guard.#REVR#
Zan won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii is controlling Zan's posture.
Tepes Iii keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zan stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Zan clinches up against the cage.
Zan gets underhooks to prevent Tepes Iii's takedown attempt.
Tepes Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii lands a body punch.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tepes Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Zan's leg. Zan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan tries to move into range but Tepes Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Zan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan moves out of range as Tepes Iii strikes.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii misses the body punch
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Zan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Tepes Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Zan in the body.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan slaps away a takedown attempt from Tepes Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zan will feel that in the morning.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Zan strikes.#T4#
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Tepes Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Zan avoids them all with ease.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Zan stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Tepes Iii follows into mount! #ROC2#Zan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Zan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii wants to control the action but instead Zan gets a body lock and reverses into Tepes Iii's guard! Nice work!
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Zan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tepes Iii controls Zan momentarily but Zan frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tepes Iii is proving hard to escape from.
Tepes Iii is trying to keep Zan in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes Iii is pulling down on Zan's head to control his posture.
Tepes Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes Iii, not yet.
Zan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.
Zan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position. #T3#
Zan controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zan if he has to take too many more of those.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zan. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zan on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes Iii as he connects with a hook.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tepes Iii's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Zan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Our winner, Vlad Tepes Iii, 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: C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Tepes Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a big head kick but Zan shrugs it off.
Tepes Iii looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Zan jabs at Tepes Iii's body.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Tepes Iii lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick, looking for Zan's leg but Zan calmly moves out of range.
Tepes Iii tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Zan scores with a jab. Tepes Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan thuds his right hand into Tepes Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii dips to his left and cracks Zan with an uppercut!
Tepes Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan lands with a nice combination. Tepes Iii backs away looking to recover.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Zan.
Tepes Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tepes Iii thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Zan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tepes Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Tepes Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes Iii's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Zan connects with the punch.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Zan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tepes Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Zan drives through and clinches with Tepes Iii against the cage.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zan walks into a left hand.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Tepes Iii's head back.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tepes Iii lands with an overhand left.
Tepes Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zan checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan backing away here, and Tepes Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Zan looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Zan misses its target.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan with a hook.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Zan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes Iii's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Zan. That snapped Tepes Iii's head back.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan throws a combination. Tepes Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tepes Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Zan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes Iii. That one must have hurt.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Zan.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan lands with a cross.
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Zan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tepes Iii works Zan's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Zan.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Tepes Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Zan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping left.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a low kick but Zan moves his leg out of the way.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii tries to land a body kick
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes Iii. That snapped Zan's head back.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Zan off balance momentarily.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zan.
Zan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tepes Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zan defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Zan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Zan connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.#T2#
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Zan clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tepes Iii punishes Zan's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan misses with a hook.#TD2#
Tepes Iii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zan!
Tepes Iii working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tepes Iii's guard! Nice work there by Zan!
Tepes Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zan's guard. #REVB#
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Zan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zan has momentary wrist control but Tepes Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Tepes Iii 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.
Zan keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes Iii.
I think Tepes Iii 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFK 161 - Mogg Vs Jahouli
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Tepes Iii misses.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii pushes Line away with a front kick.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line misses with a hook.#T1#
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
As Tepes Iii backs off Line throws a huge counter combo but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it all.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tepes Iii.
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii with a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Line throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Tepes Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line unleashes a big counter combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Tepes Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Line tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Line's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Line down.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Line follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Line looks to throw a body kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii misses with a body punch
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes Iii's knee momentarily.
Tepes Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Tepes Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Line might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tepes Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes Iii motions for Line to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Tepes Iii misses with the body kick
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tepes Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tepes Iii blocks a leg kick.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a thumping low kick.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line lands a head shot.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes Iii. That snapped Line's head back.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tepes Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii lands with a right hand.
Tepes Iii misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii misses the jab.
Tepes Iii backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Line blocks a leg kick.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Line defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii. #T4#
Line lands a head kick. Tepes Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tepes Iii - that will leave a mark!
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tepes Iii!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii thumps Line with a low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Line's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Line checks it #KD2#
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Tepes Iii! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tepes Iii to his feet! Tepes Iii is in big trouble!#ROC2#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
Line walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Line throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Line has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tepes Iii.#T1#
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes Iii's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tepes Iii.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii stalling in the clinch but Line improves position.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line presses Tepes Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line gets through Tepes Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Line works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line is trying to break the clinch but Tepes Iii has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tepes Iii. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with some punches.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Line works on Tepes Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Tepes Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii looking to stall. #BC2#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii connects with the punch.#T3#
Line thumps Tepes Iii with a low kick.
A combination from Tepes Iii does no damage.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Line appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Line's head.
Line pushes Tepes Iii away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Line tries to bum rush Tepes Iii with a series of wild strikes but Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Line throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
It looked like Tepes Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 156 - Cosby Vs Jarr
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Barbosa tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Jab by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes Iii.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tepes Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Barbosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tepes Iii to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.#T1#
Barbosa 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.
Tepes Iii is controlling Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tepes Iii manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tepes Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbosa is retaining full guard.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Tepes Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tepes Iii 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.
Tepes Iii being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa throws a head kick that Tepes Iii semi-blocks.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tepes Iii thinking.
Tepes Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
It looks like Tepes Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tepes Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Tepes Iii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Tepes Iii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tepes Iii tries for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
Tepes Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa tries to buck Tepes Iii off but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Barbosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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.
Tepes Iii working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barbosa being controlled for a moment.
Barbosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barbosa is holding Tepes Iii down, trying to stall.
Barbosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position. #T3##SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tepes Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barbosa, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping busy.
Barbosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Tepes Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is looking to control Tepes Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antonio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tepes Iii somewhat.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
A big head kick from Tepes Iii and Barbosa is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbosa is still in real trouble! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Tepes Iii is looking to advance position but Barbosa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa works his way to his opponent's back. #T2#
Tepes Iii is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Tepes Iii right now.
Tepes Iii trying to control the hands but Barbosa breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Tepes Iii right now.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes Iii turns into Barbosa and is now in his guard.
Tepes Iii with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Tepes Iii pushing down on Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Tepes Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #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.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tepes Iii passes into half guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!

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

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rhino or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes Iii, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhino takes one to the chin there.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Rhino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhino down.
A nice leg kick from Tepes Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Rhino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhino throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhino is just out of range.
Rhino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii throws a nice looking combination but Rhino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhino feints the counter takedown.
Rhino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tepes Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Rhino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes Iii. That one must have hurt.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Rhino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rhino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tepes Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tepes Iii gets back to full guard.
Tepes Iii managing to control the position.
Tepes Iii looking to control.
Tepes Iii 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.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Tepes Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhino is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Rhino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rhino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tepes Iii quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii trying to hold on to Rhino's head to control him but Rhino postures up. #T3#
Tepes Iii wants to improve his position but Rhino is controlling well.
Tepes Iii wants to control but Rhino is keeping busy.
Tepes Iii tries to get to full guard but Rhino has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhino trying to control from half guard but Tepes Iii is working away.
Rhino prevents Tepes Iii from improving his position.
Rhino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes Iii keeps working. #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.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tepes Iii looking to control.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Rhino from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rhino won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
Rhino passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rhino slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tepes Iii sprawls well. Tepes Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhino gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rhino throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
Rhino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii tries to avoid it but Rhino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tepes Iii to the ground. Tepes Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tepes Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Rhino's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhino tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Rhino misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rhino is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tepes Iii cracks Rhino on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rhino falls backwards against the cage. Tepes Iii follows up with more strikes that drop Rhino to his knees. Tepes Iii keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rhino! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 140 -
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa throwing strikes but missing.
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Tepes Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Jempsa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Tepes Iii is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.
Tepes Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jempsa throwing strikes from guard but Tepes Iii blocks nicely.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Tepes Iii - just one landing. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tepes Iii. #CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Jempsa.
Tepes Iii sizes up Jempsa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jempsa if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Jempsa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jempsa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls and moves away.
Jempsa moves out of range as Tepes Iii strikes.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Jempsa postures up. #T4##SUB#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura but Tepes Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jempsa to get the leverage.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa passes to full mount!
Tepes Iii tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tepes Iii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tepes Iii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Jempsa moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jempsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jempsa.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Tepes Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Jempsa's head.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control.
Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tepes Iii to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa wants to control for a moment but Tepes Iii uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Jempsa prevents Tepes Iii from improving his position.
Tepes Iii gets back to full guard.
Jempsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard.
Tepes Iii has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Jempsa looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tepes Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Jempsa is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Jempsa takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tepes Iii is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving. #T4#
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii 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.
Tepes Iii seems keen to control Jempsa's posture.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jempsa with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Jempsa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jempsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jempsa staying out of range there.
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.
Jempsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jempsa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tepes Iii scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa jabs at Tepes Iii's body.
Jempsa looks to land a combination but Tepes Iii avoids it well.
Tepes Iii misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepes Iii but Tepes Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Tepes Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
A big left from Jempsa misses.
Tepes Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Jempsa is wise to it.
Jempsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jempsa has his takedown stuffed
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Jempsa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Jempsa is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Jempsa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii jabs Jempsa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jempsa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jempsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Jempsa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.#CUT2#Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is getting worse.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jempsa.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Tepes Iii circles away easily
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Tepes Iii swinging wildly here.
Jempsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tepes Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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!
Tepes Iii 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.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jempsa cracks Tepes Iii with a solid left hand.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jempsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 132 - Bagwis Vs Trump
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Gomez wants to land a leg kick but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Gomez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gomez has one foot on Tepes Iii's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Gomez throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gomez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tepes Iii fails with the takedown.
Gomez moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a one two combo.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Gomez avoids it well and moves away.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Tepes Iii's leg but Tepes Iii calmly moves out of range.
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomez fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes Iii in the body. #CL2#
Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Tepes Iii. #BC2#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez connects with a solid leg kick.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomez's knee momentarily.
Tepes Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tepes Iii to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gomez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Gomez as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tepes Iii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Tepes Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tepes Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez stuns Tepes Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes Iii.
Gomez scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Gomez.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Gomez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tepes Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Gomez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range. #CL2#
Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
Tepes Iii blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Gomez gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tepes Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Tepes Iii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tepes Iii is in Gomez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez wants to stand up but Tepes Iii is controlling him.
Tepes Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Tepes Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Schwartz Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Tepes Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tepes Iii working the ground and pound but Gomez is defending the strikes.
Gomez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gomez pushes Tepes Iii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tepes Iii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tepes Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Gomez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Check out the look on Tepes Iii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ES2#
Gomez sneaks out the side door and pushes Tepes Iii away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Gomez is quick to defend against it.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Tepes Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Gomez 's knee.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Gomez with a nice cross.
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez lands a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Gomez's front leg with a kick but Gomez checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes Iii.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Tepes Iii closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gomez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez tries a quick counter leg kick but Tepes Iii is wise to it.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Gomez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomez swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Tepes Iii is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gomez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tepes Iii's brow.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes Iii controls his hands.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Tepes Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Tepes Iii around his waist. Tepes Iii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a right to the head.
Tepes Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Tepes Iii blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tepes Iii prevents a body shot from Gomez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tepes Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tepes Iii tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Tepes Iii back against the cage.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Tepes Iii.
A short uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gomez lands an elbow inside.
Gomez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Tepes Iii breaks from the clinch.
Gomez cracks Tepes Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
Gomez throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomez just manages to avoid it.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes Iii.#T3#
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomez sprawls and moves away.
Gomez connects with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomez avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Tepes Iii rushes Gomez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii stalling the fight.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tepes Iii is stalling here.
Tepes Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position but instead, Gomez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii misses with the head strike.
Gomez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into range.
Gomez works the jab nicely.
Gomez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez catches Tepes Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 124 - Foley Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Foley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foley throws the kick towards the body but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley throws a push kick but Tepes Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Foley misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Foley looks to land a combination but Tepes Iii avoids it well.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley throws a head kick that half lands.
Foley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tepes Iii jabs Foley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Foley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Foley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Foley tries to work over Tepes Iii's front leg with a kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Tepes Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zak Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foley 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 Tepes Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tepes Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Foley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Foley tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foley takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Foley misses with a low kick. #T2#
That kick from Foley tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foley!
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
Foley throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Foley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foley lands with a good body shot.
Foley throws a low kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Foley slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foley cracks Tepes Iii with an open hand slap.
Foley works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
Tepes Iii checks a leg kick.
Tepes Iii works over Foley's head and body with a nice combination.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foley. That did some damage!
Foley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Foley misses
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Foley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foley.
Foley scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Foley.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Foley throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Tepes Iii walks into a straight right hand from Foley.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Foley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii needs to keep his hands up - Foley had a free shot at his head there.
Foley pushes Tepes Iii away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foley.
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 Zak Foley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Foley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tepes Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foley has time to react.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Foley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Foley connects with an inside leg kick.
Foley tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Tepes Iii catches Foley right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Foley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes Iii. That did some damage!
Foley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Foley jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Foley swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii thows a body kick. Foley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zak Foley is winning the standup battle so far.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes Iii is able to avoid easily.
Tepes Iii blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foley takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Foley connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Foley.
Foley tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Foley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foley lands with a straight right. Tepes Iii didn't see that one coming.
Tepes Iii thuds his right hand into Foley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foley tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Foley moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Tepes Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Tepes Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Foley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii works the jab nicely.
Foley swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Foley throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Foley throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Foley.
Tepes Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foley doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Tepes Iii catches Foley right on the button with a cross.
Tepes Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Foley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Foley throws the kick towards the body but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Foley moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
A head kick misses from Foley.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a good, hard body kick but Foley shrugs it off.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Tepes Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foley throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
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#
Tepes Iii motions for Foley to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Foley swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Foley's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Foley.
Foley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Foley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foley at a distance.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Foley thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foley's hands.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii stuns Foley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foley walks into a straight right hand from Tepes Iii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
Foley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foley thinking.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Tepes Iii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tepes Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foley trying to control the position. #T2#
Foley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tepes Iii is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley trying to control but Tepes Iii postures up.
Tepes Iii wants to take a breather but Foley is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foley is just riding it out for now. Tepes Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the action in half guard but Foley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tepes Iii is stalling here. Foley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tepes Iii seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Foley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Foley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tepes Iii taking a bit of punishment here - Foley scoring with strikes.
Tepes Iii struggling a bit here.
Tepes Iii tries to improve position but can't.
Tepes Iii regains half guard.
Foley trying to control from half guard but Tepes Iii is working away.
Tepes Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Foley there.
Tepes Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Tepes Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is looking for a triangle but Foley pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tepes Iii is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tepes Iii won't allow Foley to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii stands and throws Foley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foley taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes Iii 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
The defeated Zak Foley had this to say: 'First loss doesn't feel great, I want to thank Chief Walker for taking the fight. All the respect in the world to this guy and his camp. We'll be back stronger than ever. '.

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

#R1#
Dunn throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunn missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dunn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn lands with a right hand.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Dunn misses with a hook
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Michael Dunn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick.
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses its target.
Dunn lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand. #T1#
Tepes Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunn walks into a straight right hand from Tepes Iii.
A cross from Dunn lands.
Dunn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Dunn throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
Tepes Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Dunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
Dunn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tepes Iii throws a strike but Dunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #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!
Tepes Iii is trying to hold Dunn in close to prevent damage but Dunn has managed to pass into half guard.
Tepes Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dunn's back!#T3#
Tepes Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tepes Iii punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dunn covering up well under a series of strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tepes Iii biding his time, controlling Dunn.
Tepes Iii trying to control momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Tepes Iii working for the choke. #SUB#
Tepes Iii looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dunn is controlling Tepes Iii 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Tepes Iii is trying to hold Dunn in close to prevent damage but Dunn has managed to pass into half guard.
Dunn is thwarting Tepes Iii's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Dunn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunn.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Dunn lands an overhand right.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunn connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dunn.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes Iii's head.
Dunn lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tepes Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dunn misses with a hook to the body
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand. #ROC#Dunn is rocked!
Tepes Iii flashes Dunn a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Dunn's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Dunn crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tepes Iii punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!

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

#R1#
Sector looks for the body kick but Tepes Iii saw that one coming. #CL#
Sector drives through and clinches with Tepes Iii against the cage.
Tepes Iii throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Tepes Iii prevents a body shot from Sector.
Tepes Iii taking a breather.
A short right from Sector.
Tepes Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sector manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sector bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Sector wants to clinch up but Tepes Iii keeps it at a distance.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Tepes Iii.
Sector tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sector darts in trying to clinch
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sector 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 Tepes Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Sector manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sector throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sector tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sector's hands.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Sector moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tepes Iii goes for a double leg but Sector avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sector continues to drive forward.
Sector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Sector fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Sector scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Sector with a hook.
Sector thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tepes Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Tepes Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii. #T3#
Sector lands with a straight right. Tepes Iii didn't see that one coming.
Sector tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Sector tries to move into range but Tepes Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sector checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sector moves to clinch but Tepes Iii breaks away
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sector lands a high kick! #CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looks like Sector has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Sector throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Sector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes Iii.
Sector avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii. #CL#
Sector pushes Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sector lands a shoulder strike.
Tepes Iii working aggressively here.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Sector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sector scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Summa Sector will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sector counter with a right hand.
Sector misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sector connects with a solid leg kick.
Sector missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes Iii tries to land a leg kick but Sector saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Sector tries to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Sector with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
Sector throws a big counter combination but Tepes Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Sector finds it's way through Tepes Iii's defenses.
Sector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Sector defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Sector lands a head kick!
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Sector walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepes Iii.#T2#
Sector wants to slow Tepes Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body punch from Sector.
Sector walks into a straight right hand from Tepes Iii.
Sector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sector's head.
Tepes Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Sector takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Sector strikes.
Sector moves out of range as Tepes Iii strikes.
Sector jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sector moves away.#CL#
Sector moves into the clinch.
Sector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tepes Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sector's elbow. #BC2#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Sector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Sector.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Sector is just out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sector cracks Tepes Iii with a good jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sector tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sector moves out of range of the strikes.
Sector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sector is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Sector.
Sector connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sector throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Sector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Sector moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Sector moves out of range easily.
Sector tries to counter by clinching up but Tepes Iii breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Tepes Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sector misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sector scores with a hook to the body. Tepes Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Tepes Iii gets tackled into the cage by Sector. Sector maintains the clinch.
Sector working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Sector manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii cracks Sector with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sector tries to clinch up.
Tepes Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sector's knee momentarily.#T2#
Sector takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sector lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes Iii seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sector slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
Sector tries to counter by clinching up but Tepes Iii breaks away and moves out of range.
Sector tries to bum rush Tepes Iii with a series of wild strikes but Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sector dodges the punch combination from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body
and Sector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Summa Sector!
Summa Sector retains his welterweight title!
Summa Sector was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii misses with a double jab
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tepes Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Avetisyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avetisyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avetisyan works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Avetisyan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Avetisyan blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Avetisyan throwing a counter right hand but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avetisyan is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Tepes Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand.
Avetisyan cracks Tepes Iii with an open hand slap.
Avetisyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Avetisyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Avetisyan seems unphased.
Tepes Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avetisyan under the eye.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Avetisyan's ribs.#KD2#
Tepes Iii drops Avetisyan with a nice combination! Tepes Iii dives into Avetisyan's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Avetisyan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avetisyan is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Avetisyan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Avetisyan is retaining full guard.
Avetisyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Tepes Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Avetisyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tepes Iii is controlling him. #ES#
Avetisyan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tepes Iii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Avetisyan seems to have got his legs back now.
Avetisyan is trying to break the clinch but Tepes Iii is controlling him.
Tepes Iii slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Avetisyan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Avetisyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avetisyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avetisyan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Avetisyan tried to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Avetisyan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes Iii in the body. #T3#
Avetisyan staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Avetisyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Avetisyan tries to avoid it.
Tepes Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes Iii takes one to the chin there.
Avetisyan throws a big shot that misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Avetisyan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avetisyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Avetisyan defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Avetisyan lands with a good body shot.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab. Avetisyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Avetisyan checks it
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avetisyan throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Avetisyan.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Tepes Iii finds it's target.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii looks to land a body kick but Avetisyan moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepes Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Avetisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avetisyan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tepes Iii misses with a left hand
and Avetisyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Tepes Iii misses the body punch
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Avetisyan seems unphased.
Avetisyan throws a front kick aimed at Tepes Iii's knee but Tepes Iii avoids it well.
A jab from Avetisyan misses.
Tepes Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Avetisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Avetisyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avetisyan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Avetisyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avetisyan clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A slow jab from Avetisyan misses its intended target.
Avetisyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Avetisyan misses its intended target.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avetisyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avetisyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Avetisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Avetisyan saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tepes Iii looks to throw the jab but Avetisyan is out of range. #T2#
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Avetisyan misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avetisyan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Avetisyan saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii throws a front kick aimed at Avetisyan's knee but Avetisyan avoids it well.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Avetisyan moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avetisyan at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avetisyan scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Avetisyan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Avetisyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Avetisyan's head but Avetisyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avetisyan throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Avetisyan on the side of the head.
Avetisyan throws a body kick that misses.
Avetisyan misses with a looping left.
Avetisyan blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Tepes Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avetisyan throws a leg kick
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avetisyan moves away.#T4#
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Avetisyan tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avetisyan's hands.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avetisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avetisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avetisyan.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Avetisyan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes Iii circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Avetisyan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tepes Iii follows Avetisyan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 99 - Tepes lii Vs Horn
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Horn thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Horn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horn slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Horn.
Horn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tepes Iii.#CUT#It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Horn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horn.
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!
Horn lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Horn seems unphased.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Horn.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Tepes Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Horn is rocked!#T1#
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut, right on the button! Horn tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!

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

#R1#
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes Iii on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Tepes Iii's belly button to the back.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Lancaster jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Tepes Iii avoids nicely.
Tepes Iii misses the jab.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tepes Iii lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii. #TD2#
Tepes Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather.
Tepes Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Tepes Iii passes into half guard.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Lancaster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster keeping hold of Tepes Iii's head, controlling as best he can.
Tepes Iii misses with a head shot. Lancaster uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tepes Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lancaster's guard. #REVB#
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster has momentary wrist control but Tepes Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tepes Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tepes Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lancaster seems keen to control Tepes Iii's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
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 Henry Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.#T1#
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes Iii pushes Lancaster away with a front kick.
Lancaster misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Tepes Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Tepes Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
Tepes Iii connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danga de danga de dang - Tepes Iii scores with a four punch combination!
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Tepes Iii looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Lancaster stalks Tepes Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes Iii's face. Tepes Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.#TD2#
Tepes Iii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tepes Iii is in Lancaster's guard.
Tepes Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tepes Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Lancaster 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.
Tepes Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Tepes Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tepes Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
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!
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Lancaster.
We've been told by Lancaster's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii'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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Lancaster down.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster's head back.
Tepes Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Tepes Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lancaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lancaster!
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!
Lancaster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Tepes Iii prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Tepes Iii trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster is trying to stand.
Tepes Iii stalling away here and it's allowed Lancaster to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster has Tepes Iii pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Tepes Iii does no damage.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick. #T3#
Tepes Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lancaster cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lancaster scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes Iii looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tepes Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
A left lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes Iii 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 Lancaster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lancaster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes Iii 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 90 - Mad Onion Vs Brand
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Joukani slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joukani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukani tried to score with a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Joukani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukani.
Tepes Iii blocks the body kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Joukani avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Joukani moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani walks into a jab.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Joukani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.#T1#
Joukani misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Joukani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joukani defends it well.
Joukani throws a right hand that Tepes Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes Iii also avoids with ease.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Joukani saw that one coming.
Joukani misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tepes Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joukani is trying is best to control the position here.
Tepes Iii is pressing down on Joukani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joukani is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Tepes Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes Iii prevents Joukani from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Tepes Iii seems content to control.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Tepes Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tepes Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes Iii is thwarting Joukani's attempts to control the position.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tepes Iii working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tepes Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes Iii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Joukani was well out of range.
Joukani connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Joukani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tepes Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Joukani saw that one coming.
Joukani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
A head kick from Joukani lands but Tepes Iii takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joukani throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joukani on the side of the head.
Joukani throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joukani at a distance.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Joukani.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that Joukani semi-blocks.
Joukani throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Joukani fights it but they end up in guard.
Tepes Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joukani misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
That kick from Joukani tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joukani just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Joukani.
Joukani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joukani gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Joukani fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii postures up.
Tepes Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tepes Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tepes Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tepes Iii is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Tepes Iii 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.#T1#
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joukani is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joukani digs a good body shot into Tepes Iii's ribs.
Joukani gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Joukani avoids it easily.
Rou Joukani is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Tepes Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Joukani's side.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukani.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukani works the jab nicely.
Joukani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Joukani misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joukani is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Joukani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes Iii.
Joukani misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Joukani misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Joukani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joukani misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joukani lands a head shot.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joukani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joukani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Joukani's head.
Joukani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Joukani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Joukani slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Joukani is rocked!
Joukani throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Tepes Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Joukani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joukani blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Joukani seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukani.
Joukani lands a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Tepes Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joukani misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Joukani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Tepes Iii coming out on top.
Joukani misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rou Joukani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joukani enables Tepes Iii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joukani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tepes Iii advances position into side control!
Tepes Iii misses with the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii lands a strong strike to the head of Joukani. That's dazed him! Tepes Iii looking to finish here. Joukani is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tepes Iii lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 83 - Shamrock vs Dacre
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Gutierrez avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Gutierrez looks to land a combination. Tepes Iii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Tepes Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutierrez, as that shot connected.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Gutierrez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Tepes Iii.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch.
Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Gutierrez coming out on top.#T1#
Gutierrez wants to clinch.
Tepes Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gutierrez will feel that in the morning.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gutierrez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gutierrez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii walks into a jab.
Tepes Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Gutierrez's side.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Gutierrez is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii lands a jab to Gutierrez's midsection.
Gutierrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Tepes Iii scores with a leg kick.
Gutierrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gutierrez seems to have recovered his senses.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Gutierrez needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes Iii lands a nice hook to Gutierrez's body. Gutierrez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gutierrez wants to clinch up but Tepes Iii keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Gutierrez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gutierrez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gutierrez's hands.#T3#
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Gutierrez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Gutierrez avoids it.
Tepes Iii connects with the punch.
Gutierrez drops his hands momentarily and Tepes Iii needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Gutierrez just on the top of the head. Gutierrez drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Gutierrez - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes Iii!

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

#R1#
Tepes Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seehaver.
Tepes Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Seehaver has closed the distance and engaged Tepes Iii in a clinch. #BC#
Tepes Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seehaver shoots in but Tepes Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seehaver has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seehaver misses with a takedown attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Tepes Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seehaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii. #T1#
Seehaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tepes Iii pinned against the cage. Tepes Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.
Tepes Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Seehaver walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes Iii.
Seehaver misses with a takedown attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp right that sends Seehaver to the canvas! Tepes Iii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 64 - Harwath Vs Moreno
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Copeland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Tepes Iii keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Copeland checks a leg kick.
Copeland throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Copeland manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Copeland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Copeland blocks it.#CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland 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.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.#TD2#
Tepes Iii has Copeland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tepes Iii pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Copeland tumbling to the mat - Tepes Iii dives into Copeland's guard.#ES#
Copeland pushes Tepes Iii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Copeland has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Tepes Iii manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Tepes Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.#TD2#
Tepes Iii jumps guard and drags Copeland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Copeland stands up from Tepes Iii's guard - Copeland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Copeland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Copeland scores with a jab.#CL#
Copeland rushes Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tepes Iii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Copeland walks away with a smile on his face. Tepes Iii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Copeland.
Copeland throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Copeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland misses with the combination.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Copeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Travis Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Tepes Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Copeland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Copeland jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Tepes Iii avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage. #T4#
Tepes Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tepes Iii fails to pull guard.
Tepes Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tepes Iii blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tepes Iii blocks the elbow strike.
Tepes Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tepes Iii lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Copeland gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Tepes Iii 's eye.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Tepes Iii is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tepes Iii.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Copeland stalling the fight.
Copeland gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes Iii is defending well for now.
Tepes Iii avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Copeland is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Copeland defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Copeland's head but Copeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Copeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Tepes Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Copeland.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii thumps Copeland with a low kick.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Copeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tepes Iii back to the cage. Copeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Copeland's hands.#CL#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Tepes Iii.
Copeland lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Tepes Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Copeland saw that one coming.
As Tepes Iii looks to move away, Copeland throws a big counter combo but Tepes Iii just gets out of the way.
Copeland looks to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Copeland checks it.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Copeland throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tepes Iii misses.
Copeland slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
Copeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Copeland misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Copeland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Copeland connects with a single shot there.
Copeland moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Copeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Copeland moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Copeland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Copeland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes Iii misses with the body kick
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Copeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Copeland lands a jab to Tepes Iii's midsection.
Tepes Iii walks into a jab.#CL#
Copeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Tepes Iii 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Tepes Iii gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Tepes Iii blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Tepes Iii takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland trying to stall but Tepes Iii improves his position. #T4#
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Tepes Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland crunches a lovely knee into Tepes Iii's ribcage.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Tepes Iii shrugs off.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Tepes Iii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii is leaning against Copeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Tepes Iii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Tepes Iii gets control of Copeland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tepes Iii will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tepes Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Copeland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Copeland is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tepes Iii asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tepes Iii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Copeland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tepes Iii is controlling him well.#ES#
Copeland explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tepes Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Copeland does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii is looking to control Copeland's arms but Copeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tepes Iii's efforts to push away.
Tepes Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Tepes Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland tries to work over Tepes Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Tepes Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tepes Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Tepes Iii is trying to break the clinch but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland taking a breather.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tepes Iii jumps guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tepes Iii is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Tepes Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Tepes Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tepes Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tepes Iii.
Copeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tepes Iii. #BC2#
Tepes Iii breaks from the clinch.
Copeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Tepes Iii will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Tepes Iii throws a combination that misses
and Copeland counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes Iii backing up. Tepes Iii nods at Copeland to acknowledge the strikes.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Tepes Iii throws a solid leg kick but Copeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes Iii.
Copeland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Copeland.
Copeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Copeland wants to clinch.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Copeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Copeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Copeland.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Copeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland tries to clinch up.#T4#
Copeland tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
A left and a right from Copeland both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland tries to clinch up
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Copeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Copeland'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.
Travis Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Copeland 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 56 - Harwath Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Harwath throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Harwath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harwath scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Harwath avoids it.
Harwath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Tepes Iii. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harwath 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.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Harwath. #T1#
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harwath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Tepes Iii avoiding damage.
Tepes Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harwath misses with a punch to the body.
Harwath can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Harwath lands with a right to the head.
Harwath misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii trying to stall but Harwath improves his position.
A short right from Harwath.
Harwath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Harwath gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harwath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tepes Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harwath up against the cage.
Harwath lands a left hand. #T2#
Harwath cracks Tepes Iii with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Harwath. #BC#
Harwath manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harwath swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Scot Harwath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii lands a jab to Harwath's midsection.
Tepes Iii jabs at Harwath's body.
Good exchange - Harwath coming out on top.
Harwath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harwath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harwath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook. Harwath ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Harwath connects with a body shot.
Harwath jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.
Tepes Iii catches Harwath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harwath misses with a looping left.
Harwath misses with a hook.
Harwath throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Harwath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harwath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harwath misses with a straight right. #T4#
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Harwath misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Tepes Iii
and Harwath makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harwath throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Harwath.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Harwath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harwath.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Harwath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harwath crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Harwath gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Harwath manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harwath misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Harwath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harwath.
Tepes Iii counters with a body kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Harwath swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harwath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Tepes Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harwath sprawls well initially but Tepes Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tepes Iii slips a nice elbow through Harwath's hands, connecting with Harwath's forehead.
Tepes Iii throws a strike but Harwath avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harwath managing to control the position.
Harwath looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Harwath keeps moving.
Tepes Iii prevents Harwath from getting back to his feet.
Tepes Iii postures up in Harwath's guard and throws a big left but Harwath blocks it.
Harwath keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii is fighting to break Harwath's control of his arms but Harwath is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tepes Iii won't allow Harwath to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harwath is keeping the position for now.
Harwath keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harwath sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harwath misses the jab.
Harwath looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Harwath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Harwath's ribcage but misses.
Harwath throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harwath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harwath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harwath swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook
enabling Harwath to counter with a crisp jab.
Harwath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harwath just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Harwath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Harwath ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harwath.
Sloppy strikes from Tepes Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Harwath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Harwath lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Harwath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tepes Iii thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii scores with a hook to the body. Harwath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Harwath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harwath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harwath misses with a straight left.
Harwath cracks Tepes Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harwath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Harwath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Harwath misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harwath manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii lands the left hand.
Harwath loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tepes Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harwath misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Harwath counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harwath.
A little feinted left hand from Harwath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Harwath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Harwath.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Harwath is looking to counter punch.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Harwath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harwath avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harwath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harwath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.#CUT#The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harwath throws out the jab. #T2#
Harwath takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Harwath moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Harwath with a hook.
Harwath moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes Iii.
It looked like Harwath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that Harwath semi-blocks.
Tepes Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harwath walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Harwath takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick.
Harwath misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harwath's knee momentarily.
Harwath scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Harwath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harwath tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Harwath smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tepes Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harwath defends well and Tepes Iii ends up having to push Harwath into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
letting Harwath counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Harwath moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##CL#
Harwath darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Harwath is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harwath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepes Iii.
Harwath lands a shoulder strike.
Harwath misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Harwath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Harwath ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harwath throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harwath misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harwath checks it well. #T1#
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harwath misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Harwath blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Harwath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harwath jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Harwath misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Tepes Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harwath counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Harwath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii cracks Harwath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Harwath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harwath. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Harwath moves out of range.
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harwath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tepes Iii thinking.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Harwath was well out of range.
It looked like Harwath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harwath throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harwath blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harwath.#T4#
Tepes Iii throws a nice looking combination but Harwath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Harwath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harwath blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Harwath misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Harwath 's knee.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harwath slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Jab, jab by Harwath - just one landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scot Harwath!
Scot Harwath retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Scot Harwath thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 51 - Irrawaddy Vs Gay G
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Avetisyan throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Avetisyan counters with a straight right hand.
Avetisyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tepes Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Avetisyan's leg. Avetisyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avetisyan loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Avetisyan.#TD#
Tepes Iii drives through with a takedown into Avetisyan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Avetisyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Avetisyan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avetisyan tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Tepes Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii looks to throw the jab but Avetisyan is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Good work by Avetisyan as he checks the leg kick.
Avetisyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avetisyan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Avetisyan throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Avetisyan.
Tepes Iii throws a big counter combination but Avetisyan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Avetisyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Avetisyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Avetisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Avetisyan moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
A cross from Avetisyan lands.#T2#
Avetisyan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Avetisyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Avetisyan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avetisyan misses with a low kick.
Avetisyan throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avetisyan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avetisyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avetisyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.#T3#
Tepes Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avetisyan.
Tepes Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avetisyan misses the jab.
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Avetisyan.
Tepes Iii throws a counter high kick but Avetisyan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Avetisyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii cracks Avetisyan with an open hand slap.
That kick from Avetisyan tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Avetisyan throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avetisyan is keeping the position for now.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Avetisyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avetisyan is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avetisyan is keeping the position for now.
Tepes Iii won't allow Avetisyan to get back to his feet.
Tepes Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tepes Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Avetisyan is retaining full guard.
Tepes Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avetisyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edgar Avetisyan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Avetisyan misses the jab.
Avetisyan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Avetisyan's head.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Avetisyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tepes Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avetisyan lands the left hand.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Avetisyan lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Avetisyan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Avetisyan throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Avetisyan off balance momentarily.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tepes Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Avetisyan, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Avetisyan.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avetisyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Avetisyan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avetisyan.
Avetisyan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Avetisyan throws a solid leg kick but Tepes Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avetisyan.
Tepes Iii lands with a right hand. #ROC#Avetisyan is rocked!
Avetisyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avetisyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad Tepes Iii is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Tepes Iii closes the distance looking for a takedown. Avetisyan stuffs it but Tepes Iii still has hold of him. Tepes Iii picks Avetisyan up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Tepes Iii slams Avetisyan to the floor and that's really hurt Avetisyan - he doesn't know where he is! Tepes Iii throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 47 - Reilly Vs Wanker
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Boxaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Boxaaja darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii has Boxaaja pushed against the cage.
Tepes Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tepes Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tepes Iii lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Boxaaja breaks from the clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxaaja throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Boxaaja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxaaja.#T2#
Boxaaja avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Boxaaja finds it's way through Tepes Iii's defenses.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxaaja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxaaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Boxaaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxaaja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tepes Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Boxaaja jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxaaja checks it well.
Boxaaja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a low kick but Boxaaja moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Boxaaja needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Boxaaja's body.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Boxaaja looks winded!
Boxaaja switches off momentarily and Tepes Iii cracks him with a monster right hand! Boxaaja topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tepes Iii dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tepes Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 42-Saenamuang Vs Irrawaddy
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Escobarre does no damage.
Escobarre throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Escobarre scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
Escobarre scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii. #T1#
Tepes Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobarre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Escobarre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Escobarre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobarre avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Escobarre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobarre cracks a nice hook into Tepes Iii's ribs.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Escobarre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii lands with a slapping head kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Tepes Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Escobarre is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Escobarre moves out of range.
Oh Escobarre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobarre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Escobarre seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Escobarre is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii leaves Escobarre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Escobarre lands a nice hook to Tepes Iii's body. Tepes Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch! Tepes Iii slams his shin into Escobarre's torso.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Tepes Iii. No joy for Escobarre on that attempt.
Tepes Iii cracks Escobarre with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Tepes Iii lands a big head kick that sends Escobarre tumbling to the mat! Tepes Iii takes a step backwards and waves Escobarre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 34 - Khan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Nov 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tepes Iii works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khan moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes Iii.#CL#
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tepes Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan being controlled against the cage.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Khan. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Khan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Tepes Iii blocks a leg kick.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Khan has closed the distance and engaged Tepes Iii in a clinch.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khan working aggressively here.
Come on Khan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan misses with a low kick. #CL#
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Tepes Iii is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage. #T2##BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance. #CL#
Khan clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tepes Iii tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes Iii.#CL#
Khan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii misses with some punches.
Khan trying to stall but Tepes Iii improves his position. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tepes Iii throws a solid leg kick but Khan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes Iii.#CL#
Khan has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Khan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tepes Iiis head.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tepes Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan is looking to clinch. #T4#
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan.
Tepes Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Khan.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Khan rushes Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan misses with some punches. #BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Tepes Iii's leg but Tepes Iii calmly moves out of range.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Khan clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Khan.
Tepes Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Khan.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Argat Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range. #T1#
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Khan throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Khan backing away here, and Tepes Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khan tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Khan.
Tepes Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tepes Iii counters with a head kick. That will keep Khan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tepes Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Tepes Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
Khan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khan dips to his left and cracks Tepes Iii with an uppercut!
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khan lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tepes Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan with a nice cross.#CUT#The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head kick misses from Khan.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Khan.
Tepes Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Argat Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check. #T3#
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Argat Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Tepes Iii down.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Khan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khan misses with the head strike. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan.
Tepes Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
Khan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Khan misses.
Tepes Iii is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Khan avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Khan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tepes Iii thumps Khan with a low kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii connects with the punch.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Tepes Iii's head back.
Tepes Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tepes Iii back to the cage. Khan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Donk. Khan catches Tepes Iii right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes Iii.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him. #CL#
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Khan lands a right hand.
Khan lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Tepes Iii does no damage.
Tepes Iii digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Khan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes Iii. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.#T2#
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tepes Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Tepes Iii misses.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Tepes Iii with a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan trying to control the position but instead, Tepes Iii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khan into the cage.
A short right from Khan. #T3#
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Khan misses with some punches. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Tepes Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tepes Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khan throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.#T4#
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crunch! Tepes Iii slams his shin into Khan's torso.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khan cracks Tepes Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii cracks Khan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Khan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Khan closes the distance but Tepes Iii moves to the side
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Khan misses.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khan on the side of the head.
Khan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that stops Khan in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan throws a combination. Tepes Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Tepes Iii's leg but Tepes Iii calmly moves out of range.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Tepes Iii.
Khan takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Khan is rocked!
Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves away
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Tepes Iii.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Tepes Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Khan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Khan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Tepes Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Khan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khan pushes Tepes Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan tries to work over Tepes Iii's front leg with a kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Tepes Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Tepes Iii settles back down. #T3#
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses
and Khan counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan tries to move into range but Tepes Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tepes Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Khan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid body kick from Khan.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
A head kick from Tepes Iii lands but Khan takes it in his stride.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan cracks Tepes Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii motions for Khan to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan tries to move into range but Tepes Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Tepes Iii off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Khan checks the leg kick.#CL#
Khan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Khan.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tepes Iii. Khan shrugs it off though.
Khan closes the distance but Tepes Iii moves to the side
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Khan moves into the clinch.
A short left from Khan.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the head.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Tepes Iii wants to stall.
Tepes Iii letting Khan take a breather here.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii.
Argat Khan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tepes Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.#T4#
Khan avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Khan avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Khan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khan works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes Iii motions for Khan to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Tepes Iii that sends Khan to the canvas. Khan tries to scramble back to his feet but Tepes Iii brings him back down into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tepes Iii.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: OFK 30 - Raymaker Vs Mad Onion
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Rhino.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Rhino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tepes Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Rhino trying to control but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Rhino has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Rhino has gone for a leg lock! Tepes Iii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhino's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rhino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Rhino throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tepes Iii escapes and throws Rhino's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Rhino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tepes Iii prevents Rhino from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tepes Iii trying to control the action but Rhino is working from the bottom.
Rhino is trying to buck Tepes Iii off.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tepes Iii is staying tight to Rhino's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to pass the guard but Rhino is defending well.
Rhino tries to kick Tepes Iii off but Tepes Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tepes Iii passes to full mount!
Tepes Iii fails to take his opponent's back.
Rhino tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Rhino tries to hold on but Tepes Iii postures up.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tepes Iii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tepes Iii controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhino working to try and regain half guard.
Tepes Iii looking to control but Rhino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhino tries to hold on but Tepes Iii pushes him away. #T4#
Tepes Iii controlling the position easily from mount.
Tepes Iii tries to control but Rhino wriggling away.
Rhino is working to get back to half guard.
Rhino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rhino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii stalling.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Rhino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii 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#
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Rhino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses.
Tepes Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rhino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Rhino.
Rhino looks for a takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls well.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes Iii lands a front kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
Rhino throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Rhino throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##TD#
Rhino dives in and scores a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhino manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rhino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tepes Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhino is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rhino looking for a guillotine here but Tepes Iii defends easily.
Tepes Iii slips nicely into half guard.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Tepes Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Rhino actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Tepes Iii trying to control the pace.
Tepes Iii trying to control from half guard but Rhino is working away.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rhino actively working from the bottom here.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Rhino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Tepes Iii stalling.
Tepes Iii prevents Rhino from standing back up.
Rhino wants to get back to full guard.
Tepes Iii has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rhino tries to reverse the position but Tepes Iii maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhino'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.
Rhino tries to hold on but Tepes Iii postures up.
Rhino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rhino stands and throws Tepes Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Tepes Iii wants to control but Rhino postures up.
Rhino trying to control the position but Tepes Iii is working away.
Tepes Iii regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rhino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tepes Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tepes Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Tepes Iii tries to get to full guard but Rhino has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rhino is looking for a kimura but Tepes Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhino to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rhino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target.
Rhino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Rhino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rhino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhino throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhino ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Rhino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Rhino.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Rhino.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii shows good takedown defense.
Rhino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii cracks Rhino with a good jab.#T1#
Tepes Iii throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rhino colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tepes Iii as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rhino is left battered and dazed whilst Tepes Iii and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 24 - Tepes Lii Vs Khan
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Khan slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii motions for Khan to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tepes Iii doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Khan clinches up with Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage.
Tepes Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes Iii lands a body punch.
Khan pushes Tepes Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Khan stalling the fight.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Khan misses with some punches. #T1#
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Khan.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick, looking for Khan's leg but Khan calmly moves out of range.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Khan throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khan counters with a three punch combo that has Tepes Iii backing up. Tepes Iii nods at Khan to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Tepes Iii misses
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tepes Iii has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Khan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Tepes Iii checks a low kick from Khan.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Tepes Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Khan darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes Iii.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Tepes Iii is trying to stall. #BC2#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Khan avoided it.#CL2#
Khan has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Khan is looking to slow Tepes Iii down with leg kicks.
Khan misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tepes Iii scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tepes Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Tepes Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khan thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Khan is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tepes Iii blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Khan has Tepes Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Tepes Iii trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Tepes Iii misses.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Tepes Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Argat Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tepes Iii eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Khan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Tepes Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Argat Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tepes Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Khan throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Khan tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan lands a head shot.#T1#
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khan's head.
Khan swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.
Khan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Tepes Iii off balance momentarily.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
Tepes Iii lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Khan throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Khan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tepes Iii's hands.
Khan scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Khan tries to work over Tepes Iii's front leg with a kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Khan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Khan didn't expect that.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tepes Iii stays in close to Khan's body and controls the position.
Khan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tepes Iii dives into side control. #T4#
Tepes Iii taking a break here but Khan is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Tepes Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tepes Iii.
Khan is staying active underneath Tepes Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Argat Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khan.
Tepes Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Khan avoided it.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii misses the body punch
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
A big left from Khan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tepes Iii missing with knees to the body.
Argat Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tepes Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khan stalling.
Tepes Iii is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan with a jab.
Argat Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Khan drops Tepes Iii with a beautiful combination! Tepes Iii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tepes Iii is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tepes Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. Khan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khan slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Khan swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Khan throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Khan misses with a double jab
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Tepes Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan is looking for the big counter here.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Tepes Iii's knee but Tepes Iii avoids it well.
Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khan being controlled against the cage.
Tepes Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
and Tepes Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tepes Iii stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes Iii there.
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khan tries to clinch there but Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Tepes Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Khan is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khan throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii is looking to counter punch.
Khan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a single shot there.
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Tepes Iii's knee but Tepes Iii avoids it well.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii cracks Khan with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Tepes Iii loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.#T1#
Donk. Tepes Iii catches Khan right on the button with a cross.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan misses with some punches. #T2#
Khan blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tepes Iii has his back to the cage.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tepes Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tepes Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan blocks a body shot from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii. #T3##BC2#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Tepes Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Tepes Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head.
Khan swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tepes Iii misses.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Khan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Nice jab there from Khan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Tepes Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes Iii tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Tepes Iii down.
Khan tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Khan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Argat Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Khan misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Tepes Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes Iii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy body kick
and Khan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice body kick.
Khan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Khan flicks out a counter leg kick but Tepes Iii steps away.#T1#
Tepes Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Tepes Iii down.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii cracks Khan with a good jab.#TD#
Tepes Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khan quickly recovers to half guard.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tepes Iii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Khan to regain full guard.
Tepes Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tepes Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Tepes Iii controlling the position.
Khan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Khan is trying to buck Tepes Iii off.
Khan is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position.
Tepes Iii working the ground and pound.#T3#
Tepes Iii is staying tight to Khan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tepes Iii prevents Khan from escaping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tepes Iii scores with a hook.
Khan tests Tepes Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khan misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.

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 Vlad Tepes Iii.
I think Khan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Argat Khan!
Argat Khan is the new welterweight champion!
Argat Khan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 18 - Cusumano Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Cusumano slaps the foot to one side.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Cusumano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Cusumano clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes Iii seems unphased.
Cusumano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cusumano counters with a nice body shot.
Cusumano connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Cusumano.
Cusumano catches Tepes Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cusumano takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Cusumano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Cusumano down.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cusumano checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cusumano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Cusumano avoids it.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Cusumano misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a head kick. That will keep Cusumano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Cusumano.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Tepes Iii.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
A counter left hand to the body from Cusumano misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cusumano!
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusumano stalks Tepes Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes Iii's face. Tepes Iii staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Cusumano avoids it with no problem.
Cusumano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Tepes Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Tepes Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Cusumano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cusumano defends it well.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cusumano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Tepes Iii thumps Cusumano with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cusumano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cusumano lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand. #CUT#The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Tepes Iii avoids nicely. #T3#
Cusumano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Cusumano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Cusumano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Tepes Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cusumano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Tepes Iii misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Cusumano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cusumano misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cusumano's knee momentarily.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Cusumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cusumano down.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano scores with a one two! Tepes Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cusumano moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii cracks Cusumano with an open hand slap.
Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cusumano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
It looked like Cusumano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii lands the left hand.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano is wise to it.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.#T3#
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tepes Iii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cusumano has got the better of the exchanges.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii lands a body shot.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes Iii lands a front kick.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Cusumano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cusumano's sensitive parts.
Tepes Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Cusumano checks it
and Cusumano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cusumano misses with a body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage!
Cusumano misses with a double jab
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Cusumano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cusumano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano checks a leg kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.#T1#
A jab from Cusumano does it's job there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano strikes.
Tepes Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cusumano counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Cusumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cusumano down.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Cusumano avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cusumano throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cusumano but Cusumano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Tepes Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Cusumano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tepes Iii! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Tepes Iii keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Tepes Iii stalls.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii looks to land a body kick but Cusumano moved away.
Nice shot lands for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cusumano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii. #T1#
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Cusumano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Tepes Iii coming out on top.#T2#
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tepes Iii rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tepes Iii stalling the fight.
Tepes Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Tepes Iii stalling in the clinch.
Tepes Iii wants to stall.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position but instead, Cusumano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Cusumano won't allow it.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tepes Iii prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Cusumano being controlled against the cage.
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Cusumano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is struggling to control the position.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tepes Iii has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlad Tepes Iii.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Cusumano tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Cusumano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Cusumano swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Cusumano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Cusumano kicks off Tepes Iii and gets to his feet.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii is the new welterweight champion!

Event: OFK 14 - Cusumano Vs Poggle
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Destroyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Destroyer finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii wants to land a leg kick but Destroyer is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Destroyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tepes Iii circles away.#T1#
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii lands with a right hand.
Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Destroyer moved away.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Destroyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Destroyer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Destroyer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Destroyer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Tepes Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Destroyer's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Destroyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Destroyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Destroyer's front leg with a kick but Destroyer checks it.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Destroyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes Iii catches Destroyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Destroyer counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Tepes Iii.#T4#
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Destroyer is out of range and Tepes Iii settles back down.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Destroyer.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii scores with a hook.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Destroyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Destroyer's body.
Destroyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Destroyer swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Destroyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Destroyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Destroyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Destroyer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Tepes Iii counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Destroyer. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Destroyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii. #T3#
Tepes Iii looks to throw the jab but Destroyer is out of range.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
Tepes Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Destroyer. Destroyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tepes Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Destroyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tepes Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Destroyer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii works Destroyer's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Destroyer dives in and grabs Tepes Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii pushes down on Destroyer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Destroyer down.
Destroyer throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Destroyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Destroyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A cross from Tepes Iii lands.
Tepes Iii looks to throw a body kick
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Destroyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes Iii as he connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tepes Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destroyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Destroyer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Donk. Tepes Iii catches Destroyer right on the button with a cross.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Destroyer should have avoided that one.
A jab from Tepes Iii finds it's way through Destroyer's defenses.
Destroyer ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Destroyer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tepes Iii. No joy for Destroyer on that attempt. #T2#
Destroyer slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Destroyer avoids it.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Destroyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Destroyer to work.
Tepes Iii tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Tepes Iii back against the cage.
Tepes Iii is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tepes Iii continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Tepes Iii stalling in the clinch.
Destroyer is stalling here.
Tepes Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlad Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Destroyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes Iii off the cage and back into range.
Destroyer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Destroyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Destroyer's head.
Destroyer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Tepes Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii lands a nice hook to Destroyer's body. Destroyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a nice looking combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook
and Destroyer counters with a series of strikes. Tepes Iii will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Destroyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii defends it nicely.
Destroyer takes one on the button.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Destroyer down.
Tepes Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Destroyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Destroyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes Iii looks to throw a body kick
and Destroyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Destroyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Destroyer misses with a straight left. #T3#
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Destroyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tepes Iii with a nice cross.
Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii. #CL#
Destroyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tepes Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Destroyer stalls. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Tepes Iii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Destroyer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Destroyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. Destroyer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tepes Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
Destroyer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Destroyer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Tepes Iii slams his shin into Destroyer's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes Iii. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Tepes Iii. No joy for Destroyer on that attempt.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a good low kick that Destroyer was not able to check.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Destroyer sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii lands a high kick!
Destroyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tepes Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Destroyer scrambles back to his feet.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Destroyer takes a step back to recover.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Destroyer slaps the foot to one side.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Chicken Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Destroyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Destroyer connects with a body shot that sends Tepes Iii's belly button to the back.
Tepes Iii cracks Destroyer with a good jab.#T3#
Destroyer checks the leg kick.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Destroyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer backing away here, and Tepes Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Destroyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Tepes Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes Iii cracks Destroyer with a good jab.
Destroyer lands with a straight right. Tepes Iii didn't see that one coming.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Both fighters circling a little - Tepes Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 10 - Cusumanu Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Cusumano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cusumano's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii 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.
Cusumano is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Cusumano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Cusumano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tepes Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tepes Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii is looking to chop away at Cusumano's legs.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Cusumano didn't expect that.
Tepes Iii 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.
Cusumano wants to stand up but Tepes Iii is controlling him.
Cusumano is looking to sweep but instead, Tepes Iii has passed into half guard. #T3#
Tepes Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cusumano defends it well.
Tepes Iii controlling the action here.
Cusumano is doing well to control the position and prevent Tepes Iii from advancing to side control.
Tepes Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cusumano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tepes Iii in particular looking to stall.
Cusumano pushes Tepes Iii off looking to stand but Tepes Iii dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano throws a series of strikes that have Tepes Iii backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a hook.
Cusumano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Cusumano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tepes Iii eats them both and turns towards Cusumano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.
Cusumano with a nice cross.
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 Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano blocks the body kick.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Cusumano steps away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cusumano throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body. Tepes Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick as Cusumano jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii tries to land a leg kick but Cusumano saw it coming and moves away.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
As Tepes Iii looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Tepes Iii just gets out of the way.
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Cusumano's ribcage but misses.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes Iii scores with the left hand. Cusumano knows he should have avoided that one.
Cusumano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cusumano duly obliges.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. Cusumano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tepes Iii motions for Cusumano to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cusumano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Cusumano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Tepes Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cusumano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tepes Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Tepes Iii with a series of wild strikes but Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cusumano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a two punch combo.
Cusumano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes Iii defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tepes Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab. Cusumano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cusumano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well. #T4#
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii 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.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Cusumano throws the kick towards the body but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses. #T1#
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cusumano on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Tepes Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes Iii also avoids with ease.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cusumano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Tepes Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes Iii content to stall in guard here.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Tepes Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass. #T3#
Tepes Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Cusumano keeps moving.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Cusumano misses the target.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Tepes Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes Iii also avoids with ease.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii. #T4#
Cusumano scores with a jab to the head.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cusumano misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii thows a body kick. Cusumano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano.
Jab by Cusumano.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Cusumano misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii shoots in but Cusumano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Steve Cusumano did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Cusumano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Cusumano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Cusumano misses
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano motions for Tepes Iii to come forward. Cusumano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tepes Iii, as that shot connected.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii lands with a right hand.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a sloppy body shot
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano throws a body kick.
Cusumano throws an off balance right hand
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cusumano really felt that one!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick.
Cusumano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Tepes Iii catches Cusumano right on the button with a cross.
Cusumano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a big counter head kick but Cusumano avoids it with no problem.
Cusumano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tepes Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cusumano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano throwing a counter right hand but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Cusumano looks for the body kick but Tepes Iii saw that one coming. #T3#
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Cusumano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cusumano misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that stops Cusumano in his tracks momentarily.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Cusumano avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Cusumano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tepes Iii scores with a leg kick.
Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Cusumano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Cusumano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Cusumano's leg. Cusumano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cusumano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a left to the body.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tepes Iii stands and throws Cusumano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii wants to control but Cusumano is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cusumano's face as Tepes Iii controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Tepes Iii tries for a kimura but Cusumano is defending well.
Tepes Iii controls the position.
Tepes Iii wants to control for a moment but Cusumano uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cusumano desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tepes Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cusumano's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Cusumano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tepes Iii's hands.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cusumano checks it well.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a left to the body.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Cusumano manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cusumano throws out the jab.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage. #T4#
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cusumano if he has to take too many more of those.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Tepes Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cusumano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tepes Iii in his tracks.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Cusumano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cusumano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Steve Cusumano retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: OFK #3-Destroyer Vs Donkashane
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Tepes Iii sprawls well.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Tepes Iii gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Lee down.
Tepes Iii lands with a right hand.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Tepes Iii counters with a big head kick but Lee shrugs it off.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Tepes Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee shoots and misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Lee down. #T1#
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee shoots and misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes Iii with a hook.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee tries for a takedown but Tepes Iii circles away easily
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Tepes Iii throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Tepes Iii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Tepes Iii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee is trying to escape back to his feet but Tepes Iii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii has hold of Lee's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lee tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tepes Iii cranks the arm and Lee screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lee, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2020

#R1#
Minakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minakov throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Minakov throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minakov really felt that one!
Minakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a good, hard body kick but Minakov shrugs it off.
Minakov throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Minakov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minakov looks winded!
Minakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes Iii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minakov really felt that one!
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Minakov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Minakov misses with a series of wild punches. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Tepes Iii sends Minakov down but not out. Tepes Iii dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Minakov is rocked!
Minakov is trying to escape the position but Tepes Iii is controlling the position.
Minakov is still in real trouble! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Minakov seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Tepes Iii works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tepes Iii working away.
Tepes Iii is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Minakov's shoulder. That is not cool.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minakov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tepes Iii has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Minakov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tepes Iii yanks on the arm and Minakov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tepes Iii.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vlad Tepes Iii!

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