Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C239: Hoost vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Ferkingstad moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Ferkingstad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.#CUT#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.
Dos Anjos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferkingstad will feel that in the morning.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dos Anjos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferkingstad - the referee stops the clock and Dos Anjos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferkingstad. Dos Anjos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Ferkingstad both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Ferkingstad tried to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ferkingstad counters with a left hand that sends Dos Anjos to the canvas! #ROC2#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Dos Anjos wants to get back to his feet but Ferkingstad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Dos Anjos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferkingstad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dos Anjos seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Anjos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferkingstad is controlling him. #T1#
Ferkingstad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ferkingstad manages to pass to side control.
Ferkingstad stops Dos Anjos from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dos Anjos.#T2#
Ferkingstad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Anjos under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferkingstad, as that shot connected. #CUT2#Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is getting worse.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos lands the left hand.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad cracks Dos Anjos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Anjos with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Ferkingstad flicks out a counter leg kick but Dos Anjos steps away.
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dos Anjos wants to slow Ferkingstad down by chopping away at his legs.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad checks the leg kick.#T3#
Dos Anjos lands a nice shot that snaps Ferkingstad's head back.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos checks it. #KD2#
Ferkingstad steps into range and cracks Dos Anjos with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dos Anjos flops backwards and Ferkingstad dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ferkingstad is standing up over Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos looks to escape but Ferkingstad dives into side control.
Dos Anjos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos trying to get back to his feet but Ferkingstad is in full control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferkingstad controls the action.
Dos Anjos is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad controlling the position well here. Dos Anjos rolled but Ferkingstad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated 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.#R2#
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anjos throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Anjos.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Ferkingstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferkingstad thows a body kick. Dos Anjos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferkingstad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Ferkingstad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad catches Dos Anjos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick from Ferkingstad, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head but Dos Anjos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos thuds his right hand into Ferkingstad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferkingstad tries to move into range but Dos Anjos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Ferkingstad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Ferkingstad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Anjos doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferkingstad chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Dos Anjos lands with an overhand left.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferkingstad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
It looked like Dos Anjos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Anjos's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dos Anjos.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut even more.
Ferkingstad connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad blocks a low kick nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferkingstad - that will leave a mark!
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice body kick.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ferkingstad there.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it.
Ferkingstad connects with the punch.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferkingstad blocks the body kick.
Ferkingstad jabs at Dos Anjos's body.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
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!
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ferkingstad lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jeez, Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Ferkingstad avoids it.
Dos Anjos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Anjos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick
and Ferkingstad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Anjos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Ferkingstad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice body shot.
Ferkingstad lunges at Dos Anjos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Anjos's hand.
Ferkingstad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferkingstad misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferkingstad with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Ferkingstad steps into range and cracks Dos Anjos with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dos Anjos flops backwards and Ferkingstad dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dos Anjos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferkingstad has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferkingstad in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos is looking to escape.#T1#
Ferkingstad content to control rather than advance.
Ferkingstad trying to pass the guard but Dos Anjos defending well.
Dos Anjos tries to kick Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dos Anjos's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice cross by Dos Anjos.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad thumps Dos Anjos with a low kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Dos Anjos
and Ferkingstad counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferkingstad. That one must have hurt.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos. #T3#
Ferkingstad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos walks into a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Anjos at a distance.
Dos Anjos tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Dos Anjos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Nice uppercut lands for Dos Anjos. That snapped Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jurgensen Sanchez duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos Anjos on the side of the head.
Dos Anjos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
An inside leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a straight right. Dos Anjos didn't see that one coming.
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it. #KD#
Dos Anjos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jurgensen Sanchez sprawling to the canvas! Jurgensen Sanchez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dos Anjos finish him?! #ROC#Jurgensen Sanchez is rocked!
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Dos Anjos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Anjos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Anjos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez clobbers Dos Anjos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Dos Anjos lands a big uppercut and Jurgensen Sanchez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jurgensen Sanchez looks OK. Dos Anjos waves Jurgensen Sanchez back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut even more.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jurgensen Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dos Anjos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Dos Anjos dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a combination. Dos Anjos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Anjos with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Dos Anjos with a good jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jurgensen Sanchez. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos 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.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a one two! Dos Anjos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeps Dos Anjos at a distance using the push kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Jurgensen Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalks Dos Anjos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Anjos's face. Dos Anjos staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos Anjos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Dos Anjos's leg but Dos Anjos calmly moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Dos Anjos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Anjos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
Dos Anjos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's way through Dos Anjos's defenses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Dos Anjos's midsection.#T2#
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Dos Anjos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anjos needs to keep his hands up - Jurgensen Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Anjos can pounce on him.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Dos Anjos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a body kick. Dos Anjos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez. #KD#
Dos Anjos sends Jurgensen Sanchez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dos Anjos is motioning to the referee to let Jurgensen Sanchez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#The cut above Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Dos Anjos avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dos Anjos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Dos Anjos right on the nose. Dos Anjos blinks but takes it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez'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#
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Anjos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with low kicks.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jurgensen Sanchez on the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos sizes up Jurgensen Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez swinging wildly here. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Dos Anjos with an uppercut!
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos ducks right into an uppercut from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that Dos Anjos avoids nicely.
Dos Anjos defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Dos Anjos with an open hand slap.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Dos Anjos only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dos Anjos. Jurgensen Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez 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.
Dos Anjos tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands with a cross.
Dos Anjos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a solid body kick.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Dos Anjos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Tax Payer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Anjos clobbers Tax Payer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Tax Payer blocks the leg kick.
Tax Payer with a hook.
Dos Anjos's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Anjos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dos Anjos drops Tax Payer with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dos Anjos follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C222: Giovanni vs Obama II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Dos Anjos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myers doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Anjos thuds his shin into the meat of Myers's side.
Myers dips to his left and cracks Dos Anjos with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Anjos finds it's way round the side to connect with Myers's head.
Myers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Myers lands a head kick. Dos Anjos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Myers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos does it's job there.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that misses.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick.
Myers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myers connects with a combination that backs up Dos Anjos into the cage. Myers lands a flurry of punches that gets past Dos Anjos's guard. Dos Anjos is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Myers bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers retains his featherweight title!
Cornelius Myers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C218: Nakagawa vs Giovanni II
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Khalidovic.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
A little jabbing left from Dos Anjos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Dos Anjos blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dos Anjos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khalidovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Anjos's sensitive parts.
Khalidovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khalidovic tries to work over Dos Anjos's front leg with a kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Khalidovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khalidovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Khalidovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic 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.
Dos Anjos flicks out a counter leg kick but Khalidovic steps away.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khalidovic's hands.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Anjos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khalidovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a leg kick.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.#T1#
Khalidovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dos Anjos.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Anjos 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 Khalidovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khalidovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Khalidovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khalidovic. #TD2#
Dos Anjos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Khalidovic is trying to keep an underhook but Dos Anjos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Khalidovic is controlling Dos Anjos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khalidovic is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Khalidovic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dos Anjos manages to pass to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Khalidovic is working hard here to advance position.
Khalidovic tries to hold on but Dos Anjos postures up.
Khalidovic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Khalidovic is trying to roll into a better position but Dos Anjos has get a rear naked choke and Khalidovic is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
A victorious Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C214: Haggar vs Chukwuma
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Cuntmara lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuntmara throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cuntmara misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos staying out of range there.
Cuntmara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Cuntmara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cuntmara throws a shot to the body.
Cuntmara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuntmara throws out a leg kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range and Cuntmara only half commits.
Dos Anjos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cuntmara just manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara throws a shot from downtown. Dos Anjos moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cuntmara sizes up Dos Anjos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cuntmara throws a sloppy head kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a right hand to the body.
Cuntmara throws a front kick aimed at Dos Anjos's knee but Dos Anjos avoids it well.
Dos Anjos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick from Cuntmara lands but Dos Anjos takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos lands a really nice looking cross but Cuntmara seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Cuntmara defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Cuntmara misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice uppercut.
Cuntmara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Cuntmara throws a wild body kick that Dos Anjos sees coming a mile off.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Cuntmara lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Anjos's head back. #T2#
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Dos Anjos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cuntmara misses the shot to the body.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
A left lands for Cuntmara.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick which misses Cuntmara's front leg but catches the back leg as Cuntmara tries to avoid it.
Cuntmara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuntmara moves forwards but Dos Anjos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Cuntmara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cuntmara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Anjos lands a body shot.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Cuntmara avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Dos Anjos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anjos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dos Anjos lands with an overhand left.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Cuntmara moved away.
Dos Anjos scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cuntmara misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Cuntmara is rocked!
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the leg kick from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?
Cuntmara ducks into an uppercut from Dos Anjos and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
A victorious Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ibrahim Cuntmara stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'.

Event: C208: McWrestler vs Kronos II
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dos Anjos moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
Dos Anjos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow. #TD#
Dixon drags the fight down to the ground.
Dos Anjos stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Dos Anjos defends easily.
Dos Anjos pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Dos Anjos wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Anjos.
Dixon gets back to full guard.
Dos Anjos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Anjos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dixon is posturing up here but Dos Anjos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dixon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dixon has to tap! Slick submission there by Dos Anjos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Ferkingstad's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Dos Anjos takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Ferkingstad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Anjos feints the counter takedown.
Dos Anjos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head but Dos Anjos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos throws out a counter right but Ferkingstad avoids it with no problem.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dos Anjos's knee momentarily.
Ferkingstad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to move into range but Ferkingstad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dos Anjos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Anjos misses with a left hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Dos Anjos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ferkingstad tenderised Dos Anjos's leg. Dos Anjos is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Ferkingstad thumps Dos Anjos with a low kick.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Ferkingstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Dos Anjos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Anjos 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.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Ferkingstad is out of range.
Ferkingstad moves forwards but Dos Anjos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferkingstad lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Anjos's head back.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Anjos on the side of the head.
Ferkingstad takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Dos Anjos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad thumps Dos Anjos with a low kick.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Ferkingstad avoids it.
Ferkingstad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Dos Anjos blocks the low kick.
Dos Anjos with the counter takedown but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut is getting worse.
Dos Anjos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferkingstad under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Dos Anjos instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that 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!#R2#
Ferkingstad connects with an inside leg kick.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferkingstad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the body kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad moves forwards but Dos Anjos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferkingstad scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ferkingstad is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control the action but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ferkingstad can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferkingstad, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Dos Anjos trying to control the action but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Dos Anjos works to advance to full mount. Ferkingstad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ferkingstad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ferkingstad is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Ferkingstad is trying desperately to improve position.
Dos Anjos looking to control but Ferkingstad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ferkingstad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ferkingstad shrugs it off.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Dos Anjos is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ferkingstad has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ferkingstad!
Ferkingstad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dos Anjos tries to bench press Ferkingstad off him but Ferkingstad keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferkingstad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ferkingstad tries to advance to mount but Dos Anjos instead regains half guard. #T4#
Dos Anjos trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Anjos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ferkingstad is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping him busy.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep. Ferkingstad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferkingstad wants to pass to mount but Dos Anjos is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dos Anjos actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.#R3#
Dos Anjos takes one on the button.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Ferkingstad.
A nice leg kick from Dos Anjos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anjos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferkingstad with a nice cross.
Ferkingstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Anjos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Anjos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ferkingstad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Dos Anjos feints the counter takedown.
Ferkingstad scores with a body shot.
Ferkingstad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos drops his hands momentarily and Ferkingstad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Anjos.
It looked like Ferkingstad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad moved away.#T2#
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looks for a takedown but Ferkingstad sprawls well.
Ferkingstad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Ferkingstad stuns Dos Anjos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Ferkingstad coming out on top.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick aimed at Ferkingstad's knee but Ferkingstad avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Ferkingstad there.#T3#
Ferkingstad scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.
Ferkingstad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferkingstad throws a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a punch to the head.
Dos Anjos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Dos Anjos is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferkingstad finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see that Dos Anjos has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Anjos on the side of the head. #T4#
Ferkingstad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Dos Anjos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Dos Anjos jumps back.
Dos Anjos finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Ferkingstad's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Dos Anjos falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A very excited looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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: C198: Ochoa vs Kahn
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Matijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Anjos avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matijevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Anjos's head.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Matijevic misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matijevic.
Dos Anjos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dos Anjos feints and then cracks Matijevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matijevic down.
Matijevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matijevic slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Anjos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Matijevic misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.#T1#
Matijevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matijevic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dos Anjos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matijevic swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matijevic misses with a combination
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matijevic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matijevic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick.
Matijevic slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos backing away here, and Matijevic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dos Anjos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matijevic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dos Anjos scrambles back to his feet.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Dos Anjos slams his shin into Matijevic's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Matijevic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matijevic swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matijevic is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matijevic.
Despite the aggression on Matijevic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Matijevic digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matijevic.
Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Matijevic lands a body shot.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the nose.
Matijevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Dos Anjos is looking to slow Matijevic down with leg kicks.
Matijevic defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Matijevic backs away, Dos Anjos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matijevic misses with a body punch #TD#
and Dos Anjos counters with a shoot takedown. Matijevic fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos Anjos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matijevic's guard.
Matijevic is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Dos Anjos moves into full mount! Matijevic won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking to secure an arm triangle but Matijevic defends it well.
Matijevic is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dos Anjos controlling the pace for now.
Dos Anjos wants to control the pace but Matijevic is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matijevic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matijevic shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for a guillotine from mount but Matijevic is having none of it. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Matijevic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
That's time! Dos Anjos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dos Anjos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matijevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Matijevic.
Dos Anjos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matijevic throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Dos Anjos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Anjos slips nicely into half guard.
Dos Anjos controlling the action here.
Dos Anjos is looking to stall here but Matijevic recovers full guard. #T1#
Dos Anjos passes Matijevic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Matijevic is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Anjos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matijevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Anjos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matijevic wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos passes to side control.
Ademaro Dos Anjos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matijevic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Anjos's guard! Nice work there by Matijevic! #SUB#
Dos Anjos working for a triangle but Matijevic defends it easily.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matijevic wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for a guillotine here but Matijevic defends easily. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking for a triangle but Matijevic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matijevic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dos Anjos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matijevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Anjos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Dos Anjos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matijevic stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.#SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matijevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that second round.
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#
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matijevic's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Matijevic.
Matijevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matijevic looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Matijevic checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Roko Matijevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Matijevic misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around?
Matijevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by Matijevic.
A shot to the liver by Matijevic. Beautiful body shot.
Matijevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Anjos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A big right from Matijevic misses.
Dos Anjos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matijevic misses with a two punch combination.
Matijevic throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matijevic. That's going to slow Dos Anjos down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Matijevic misses with a straight left.
Matijevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Matijevic.
Matijevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Matijevic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matijevic tries a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.
Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dos Anjos throws a lazy body kick
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Matijevic.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Matijevic digs a good body shot into Dos Anjos's ribs.
Matijevic throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Matijevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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!
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Matijevic avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Matijevic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Matijevic avoids it.
Matijevic moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos. #T3#
Matijevic with the inside leg kick.
Matijevic looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Matijevic 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.
Matijevic lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos keeps Matijevic at a distance using the push kick.
Dos Anjos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matijevic is looking to land body kicks.
Matijevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matijevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matijevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matijevic takes one on the button.#ROC#Matijevic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matijevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matijevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?#T4#
Matijevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.#TD#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matijevic to the mat! Matijevic manages to get full guard.
Matijevic controls Dos Anjos momentarily but Dos Anjos frees himself.
Dos Anjos controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dos Anjos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Anjos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matijevic seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Anjos passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roko Matijevic.
I think Dos Anjos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 2023

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

190 cm
28 yrs
210 lbs

Dos Anjos

Davis

Event: Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

190 cm
34 yrs
196 lbs

Dos Anjos

Gracie

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dos Anjos drives through and clinches with Gracie against the ropes. #TD#
Dos Anjos decides to pull guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dos Anjos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Dos Anjos passes easily into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Dos Anjos's head to control him but Dos Anjos postures up.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Anjos trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Anjos prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T1#
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Dos Anjos manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stands and throws Dos Anjos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (5) Gracie
Dos Anjos tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dos Anjos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Dos Anjos!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (7) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Anjos is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Anjos is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Dos Anjos postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Anjos is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Anjos advances to half guard.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Dos Anjos manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (10) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Dos Anjos maintains control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Anjos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Dos Anjos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is trying to control Dos Anjos's posture but Dos Anjos avoids it. #T4#
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dos Anjos easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dos Anjos (12) vs (5) Gracie
Dos Anjos controlling from mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Dos Anjos pushes him away.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dos Anjos not doing much here. #T5#
Dos Anjos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie trying to control but Dos Anjos postures up.
Dos Anjos works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (15) vs (5) Gracie
Dos Anjos wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dos Anjos advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dos Anjos (17) vs (5) Gracie#SUB#
Dos Anjos has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Dos Anjos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Dos Anjos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Dos Anjos controls from the top position.
Dos Anjos working away.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dos Anjos off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dos Anjos (17) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dos Anjos is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie tightening his grip on Dos Anjos, looking for the choke.
Dos Anjos tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Dos Anjos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dos Anjos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9##SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie trying to control.
Dos Anjos is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Dos Anjos prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.#T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dos Anjos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Dos Anjos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (19) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie seems keen to control Dos Anjos's posture.#T11##SUB#
Dos Anjos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Anjos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (22) vs (9) Gracie
Dos Anjos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Dos Anjos's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Dos Anjos postures up. #T13#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Anjos is one step ahead there.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dos Anjos is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Anjos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dos Anjos is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Gracie wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Dos Anjos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (25) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Dos Anjos postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anjos trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dos Anjos takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
An out of breath Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

Dos Anjos

Ahokas

Event: Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs

Dos Anjos

Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Anjos as he jumps to the side.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the ropes.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Anjos defends it nicely.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Anjos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Anjos sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva 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.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Silva dives in and grabs Dos Anjos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dos Anjos pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Anjos tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Anjos to the ground. Dos Anjos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos circles away.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Anjos's waist but Dos Anjos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side. #CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Anjos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown but Dos Anjos manages to get underhooks.
Dos Anjos stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dos Anjos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Dos Anjos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (2) vs (0) Silva
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Dos Anjos pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Dos Anjos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Anjos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Anjos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Anjos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dos Anjos stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dos Anjos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (0) Silva#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva tries to buck Dos Anjos off but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Anjos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Dos Anjos wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Anjos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Anjos wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Dos Anjos defends it easily. #T6#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Anjos defends it easily.
Dos Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Anjos defends well.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Dos Anjos pushes his legs off easily. #T7#
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Anjos looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Anjos defends well.#SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Anjos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Anjos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB#
Dos Anjos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Anjos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Anjos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva keeping full guard, as Dos Anjos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Dos Anjos defends it easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Dos Anjos tries to pass. #T9##SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Dos Anjos defends easily.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Dos Anjos defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Dos Anjos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Anjos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dos Anjos has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Dos Anjos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogun Silva!

Event: C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Xiaodong throws a hook but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Xiaodong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Anjos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiaodong tries to clinch up but Dos Anjos circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiaodong throws out a loose jab but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong wants to land a leg kick but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Dos Anjos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiaodong takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Xiaodong thumps Dos Anjos with a low kick.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.#CL2#
Xiaodong clinches up against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anjos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dos Anjos can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action. #T1#
Dos Anjos lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Xiaodong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaodong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong is working Dos Anjos over against the cage.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Anjos is working Xiaodong over against the cage.
Xiaodong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaodong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Anjos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Anjos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Anjos fails to pull guard.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dos Anjos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xiaodong can turn it around.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Xiaodong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Anjos.#T2#
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Dos Anjos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dos Anjos has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong prevents a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong digs a right hand underneath Dos Anjos's ribcage. Dos Anjos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dos Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Anjos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xiaodong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Anjoss head.
Good body shot from Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong scores with a shot to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Xiaodong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiaodong defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but Xiaodong moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xiaodong stuns Dos Anjos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Xiaodong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
Xiaodong looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
As Xiaodong backs away, Dos Anjos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Xiaodong avoids the punch easily.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Dos Anjos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
Xiaodong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Xiaodong moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Dos Anjos misses with some punches.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Anjos controls the action.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Dos Anjos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dos Anjos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dos Anjos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xiaodong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Anjos is looking for a triangle but Xiaodong pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No joy there for Xiaodong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that Dos Anjos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Anjos also avoids with ease.
Xiaodong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xiaodong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaodong digs a good body shot into Dos Anjos's ribs.
Xiaodong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong scores with a body shot.
Xiaodong walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiaodong flicks out a counter leg kick but Dos Anjos steps away.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Xiaodong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a shot from downtown. Dos Anjos moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Xiaodong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos throws out a powerful jab.
Xiaodong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Dos Anjos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos catches Xiaodong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dos Anjos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Dos Anjos throws a body kick.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range. #T2#
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Anjos rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiaodong throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xiaodong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Li Xiaodong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiaodong misses with a hook
and Dos Anjos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Xiaodong throws a shot from downtown. Dos Anjos moves away and avoids it.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Anjos staying out of range there.#T3#
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
letting Dos Anjos counter with a right hand.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiaodong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiaodong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiaodong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Dos Anjos's body. Dos Anjos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaodong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Xiaodong misses.
Dos Anjos connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiaodong tries to clinch up.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dos Anjos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Xiaodong moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiaodong! But no joy.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiaodong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos tests Xiaodong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiaodong connects with a body shot.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiaodong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Anjos back to the cage. Xiaodong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Xiaodong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos scores with the left hand. Xiaodong knows he should have avoided that one.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos lands with a straight right. Xiaodong didn't see that one coming.
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 Ademaro Dos Anjos 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.#R3#
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Xiaodong checks it.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
A nice leg kick from Xiaodong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Dos Anjos's body. Dos Anjos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaodong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Anjos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong throws a series of punches but Dos Anjos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
and Xiaodong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xiaodong takes a step back to recover.
Xiaodong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to land a front kick but Xiaodong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaodong blocks the body kick.
Xiaodong lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Xiaodong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos throws an overhand right that lands on Xiaodong's shoulder, as Xiaodong tries to avoid the shot.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiaodong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaodong misses the target.
Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiaodong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dos Anjos - the referee stops the clock and Xiaodong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dos Anjos. Xiaodong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Xiaodong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiaodong lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick.
Xiaodong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Anjos doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiaodong lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiaodong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Xiaodong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
It seemed like Xiaodong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Xiaodong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dos Anjos is looking to chop away at Xiaodong's legs.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Xiaodong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Dos Anjos slips a jab from Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiaodong checks the leg kick.
Xiaodong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiaodong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xiaodong connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiaodong tries to land a leg kick but Dos Anjos saw it coming and moves away.
Xiaodong staying out of range there.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Xiaodong's head but Xiaodong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Xiaodong's ribcage but misses.
Xiaodong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiaodong checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.#T4#
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiaodong digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Anjos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiaodong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a jab to Dos Anjos's midsection.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos looks for a takedown but Xiaodong sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Xiaodong closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiaodong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Li Xiaodong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with some punches.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Dos Anjos lands a left hand.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos gets through Xiaodong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xiaodong smiles and moves away.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Dos Anjos keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it.
Dos Anjos wants to land a leg kick but Xiaodong is out of range.
Xiaodong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Xiaodong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiaodong is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Xiaodong has Dos Anjos up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands a body punch.
Xiaodong pushes Dos Anjos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos lands with a left to the head.
Dos Anjos tries to pull guard but Xiaodong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xiaodong lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Xiaodong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaodong works on Dos Anjos's body with a couple of short punches.
Xiaodong pushes Dos Anjos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xiaodong gets through Dos Anjos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
A short right from Xiaodong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong.
A short uppercut from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands an uppercut.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos scores with a shot to the side of Xiaodong's head. #T3#
Xiaodong lands a left hand.
Xiaodong managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Anjos or not.
Xiaodong lands a body shot.
Xiaodong managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Xiaodong is leaning against Dos Anjos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos jumps guard but Xiaodong stands there with Dos Anjos around his waist. Dos Anjos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademaro Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Anjos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos. #T4#
Xiaodong digs a right hand underneath Dos Anjos's ribcage. Dos Anjos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dos Anjos lands a body shot.
Dos Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaodong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong works on Dos Anjos's body with a couple of short punches.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
Xiaodong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Xiaodong lands with a right to the head.
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Xiaodong blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Xiaodong stuns Dos Anjos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body.
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but Dos Anjos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping left.
Xiaodong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
Dos Anjos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses the jab.
Xiaodong misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiaodong can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiaodong.
Dos Anjos connects with a single shot there.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiaodong throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Xiaodong throws a shot from downtown. Dos Anjos moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Xiaodong avoids it.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping left.
Xiaodong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xiaodong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiaodong misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dos Anjos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Anjos off balance momentarily.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Xiaodong ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but Dos Anjos ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch up but Xiaodong keeps it at a distance.
Dos Anjos thumps Xiaodong with a low kick.
Dos Anjos lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Anjos 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 Xiaodong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiaodong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiaodong blocks a jab.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
And Dos Anjos counters with a quick kick to the body but Xiaodong blocks it.
Dos Anjos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiaodong is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks. #T3#
Dos Anjos dives in and grabs Xiaodong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xiaodong pushes down on Dos Anjos's head and hops out.
Xiaodong looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Xiaodong misses. #CL2#
Dos Anjos tries to keep at a distance but Xiaodong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Dos Anjos throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaodong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Dos Anjos successfully pulls guard.
Xiaodong advances position into side control!
Dos Anjos is looking to regain half guard here but Xiaodong keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Dos Anjos gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dos Anjos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Xiaodong is keeping busy.
Dos Anjos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xiaodong is taking a breather. Dos Anjos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dos Anjos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Xiaodong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiaodong 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong is the new featherweight champion!
Li Xiaodong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 2023

179 cm
27 yrs
170 lbs

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

Helix

Dos Anjos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bodie Helix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helix's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helix (0) vs (2) Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helix controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Helix tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dos Anjos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
A victorious Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023

185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

Sobieskiego

Dos Anjos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 12 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sobieskiego closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Anjos's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (0) Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos looking for a guillotine here but Sobieskiego defends easily. #SUB#
Sobieskiego 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Anjos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sobieskiego's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (2) Dos Anjos#SUB#
Sobieskiego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Anjos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sobieskiego escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Anjos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Anjos passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.
Dos Anjos works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (2) vs (5) Dos Anjos
Sobieskiego is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sobieskiego is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Anjos takes Sobieskiego's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sobieskiego is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Sobieskiego (2) vs (8) Dos Anjos#SUB2#
Dos Anjos working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sobieskiego is doing well to defend. Dos Anjos seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sobieskiego is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bots de Garra 14
Date: May 01, 2023

185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

Sobieskiego

Dos Anjos

Event: Bots de Garra 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

189 cm
40 yrs
218 lbs

Dos Anjos

Mfer

Event: Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 29, 2023

194 cm
25 yrs
270 lbs

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

Ansgar

Dos Anjos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Meinard Ansgar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dos Anjos pushes Ansgar up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Dos Anjos pulls guard. #SUB#
Ansgar drops back looking for a leg! Dos Anjos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Anjos manages to kick Ansgar off! Ansgar jumps back into Dos Anjos's guard.
Ansgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Anjos on the ground.
Dos Anjos keeping full guard, as Ansgar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ansgar rolls with it to try and escape but Dos Anjos cranks on the arm and Ansgar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
A very excited looking Ademaro Dos Anjos 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: Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023

170 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs

182 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

Kotze

Dos Anjos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Adonis Kotze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kotze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kotze showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kotze (2) vs (0) Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kotze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kotze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kotze drops back looking for a leg! Dos Anjos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Anjos manages to kick Kotze off! Kotze jumps back into Dos Anjos's guard.
Kotze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Anjos on the ground.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos looking for a triangle here. Kotze is fighting it but it looks tight! Dos Anjos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kotze is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C186: Dos Anjos vs Ji Woo
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Dos Anjos throws a push kick but Ji Woo slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Ji Woo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dos Anjos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ji Woo lands with a nice body kick.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.#TD#
Ji Woo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dos Anjos on his heels. He'll look to pass Dos Anjos's guard now, I'm sure.
Dos Anjos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ji Woo is one step ahead there.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ji Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ji Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ji Woo forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Ji Woo wants to pass to mount but Dos Anjos is defending the position.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo wants to pass to mount but Dos Anjos is defending the position.
Ji Woo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dos Anjos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ji Woo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos can't escape the position.
Ji Woo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Ji Woo has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos Anjos keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Ji Woo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dos Anjos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dos Anjos shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ji Woo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Anjos is surviving well by controlling Ji Woo's body position as best he can.
Dos Anjos is trying to escape the mount.
Ji Woo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Anjos is looking to escape.
Ji Woo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Anjos is squirming around, avoiding Ji Woo's attempts to control the action.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ji Woo content just to control the position here.
Dos Anjos gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo is keen to just control but Dos Anjos is a slippery customer.
Ji Woo trying to mount his opponent but Dos Anjos defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ji Woo.
Ji Woo cracks Dos Anjos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dos Anjos checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ji Woo thumps Dos Anjos with a low kick.
Dos Anjos lunges at Ji Woo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ji Woo's hand.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?
Ji Woo is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anjos flicks out a counter leg kick but Ji Woo steps away.
Dos Anjos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Dos Anjos gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Anjos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ji Woo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dos Anjos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dos Anjos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dos Anjos working the strikes but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throwing strikes from guard but Ji Woo blocks nicely. #T1#
Dos Anjos lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Anjos throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ji Woo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Ji Woo's legs - danger averted.
Dos Anjos throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ji Woo has his foot on Dos Anjos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Anjos works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Anjos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ji Woo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Anjos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ji Woo's guard.
Ji Woo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ji Woo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dos Anjos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ji Woo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with the ground and pound but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bong Ji Woo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Dos Anjos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ji Woo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Anjos throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Anjos trying to move into half guard but instead Ji Woo has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ji Woo preventing the sweep.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Anjos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Anjos is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
Ji Woo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dos Anjos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dos Anjos cracks Ji Woo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Dos Anjos throws a body kick.
Dos Anjos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ji Woo.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Ji Woo tenderised Dos Anjos's leg. Dos Anjos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Anjos shoots in but no luck this time.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Dos Anjos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dos Anjos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dos Anjos moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Ji Woo saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Anjos in his tracks.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ji Woo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dos Anjos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Ji Woo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ji Woo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a front kick aimed at Dos Anjos's knee but Dos Anjos avoids it well.
Dos Anjos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Ji Woo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Anjos prevents Ji Woo from moving into mount.
Dos Anjos tries to buck Ji Woo off but Ji Woo is having none of it.
Ji Woo has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Dos Anjos is trying desperately to improve position.
Ji Woo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Anjos is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ji Woo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dos Anjos has worked his arm free - good work by Dos Anjos!
Ji Woo wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping him busy. #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.
Dos Anjos tries to bench press Ji Woo off him but Ji Woo keeps the position.
Ji Woo trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Ji Woo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ji Woo trying to control but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Dos Anjos is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ji Woo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Anjos is looking to escape.
Dos Anjos wants to hold on but Ji Woo pushes him away.#SUB#
Ji Woo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dos Anjos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dos Anjos!
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Dos Anjos throws an elbow that misses. Ji Woo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dos Anjos's guard. Nice move by Ji Woo!#REVR##T4#
Ji Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ji Woo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ji Woo trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ji Woo scores with a nice strike.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Ji Woo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ji Woo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dos Anjos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Anjos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Anjos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Dos Anjos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Anjos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Anjos throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard.
Dos Anjos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ji Woo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Anjos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Anjos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Anjos.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Dos Anjos tries to pass.
Dos Anjos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Anjos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Anjos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Anjos throwing strikes from guard but Ji Woo blocks nicely. #T2#
Dos Anjos lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Anjos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ji Woo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos postures up in Ji Woo's guard and throws a big left but Ji Woo blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dos Anjos connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Anjos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Anjos cracks Ji Woo with a solid left hand.
Dos Anjos with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Ji Woo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dos Anjos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Anjos trying to move into half guard but instead Ji Woo has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Dos Anjos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Anjos, not yet. #T3#
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position.
Dos Anjos keeping full guard, as Ji Woo tries to pass.
Ji Woo looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Anjos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dos Anjos chips away with some ground and pound.
Dos Anjos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Ji Woo controlling the position.
Dos Anjos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Anjos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Anjos cracks Ji Woo with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Anjos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ji Woo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Anjos is pushing down on Ji Woo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ji Woo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Anjos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dos Anjos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ji Woo to regain full guard.
Ji Woo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anjos throws a big elbow that misses.
Ji Woo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Anjos is controlling him.
Ji Woo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Nice body kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dos Anjos scoring well with a low kick there.
Ji Woo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ji Woo.#CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Dos Anjos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Ji Woo throws a front kick aimed at Dos Anjos's knee but Dos Anjos avoids it well.
Dos Anjos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ji Woo throws out a leg kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range and Ji Woo only half commits. #T1#
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ji Woo's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Anjos checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Anjos finds it's way round the side to connect with Ji Woo's head.
A punch combination from Ji Woo misses.
Dos Anjos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Ji Woo looking to score a takedown here. Dos Anjos is defending well but Ji Woo drives through and ends up in Dos Anjos's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ji Woo stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
Ji Woo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dos Anjos tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Ji Woo won't allow Dos Anjos to sweep him here.
Ji Woo slips nicely into half guard.
Ji Woo trying to control from half guard but Dos Anjos is working away.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending well. #T3#
Dos Anjos gets full guard.
Ji Woo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Anjos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Ji Woo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Ji Woo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Anjos to the mat! Dos Anjos manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Anjos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dos Anjos landing some decent shots from guard.
Dos Anjos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Anjos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Anjos connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo trying to control the position.
Dos Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Anjos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new lightweight champion!
Bong Ji Woo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C182: Dixon vs Collins
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#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.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dixon dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Collins misses.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Collins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A left lands for Dixon.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Dixon darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Dixon into the cage.
Collins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Cadence Collins has been cut.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Collins is trying to drag Dixon to the mat but Dixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with a body punch. #TD#
Dixon has picked Collins up - he's going for a ride! Dixon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Dixon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Dixon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Dixon fails to advance to Collins's back.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dixon trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
Dixon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Collins is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon wants to take Collins's back here but Collins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dixon looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dixon wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #T2#
Dixon is taking a breather. Collins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Dixon trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Collins manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dixon is posturing up here but Collins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dixon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dixon has to tap! Slick submission there by Collins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cadence Collins!
Cadence Collins is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cadence Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Smith
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Collins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickle throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Nickle throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Nickle off balance momentarily.
Nickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dill Nickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nickle throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.
A combination from Nickle does no damage.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Nickle misses with the combination.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Collins tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickle avoided it.
Nickle misses with a body shot
and Nickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickle throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Nickle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
It appears Collins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Cadence Collins has been cut.
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!
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Nickle lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins scores with the left hand. Nickle knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Nickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickle throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
It appears Collins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Collins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Collins throws a front kick that sends Nickle stumbling back into the cage.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickle is out of range and Collins settles back down.
Collins sets himself, and Nickle steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickle to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Nickle moves out of range as Collins throws a body kick.
Collins avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins slips under a jab from Nickle.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Nickle misses the jab.
Collins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Nickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Nickle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickle avoided it.
Nickle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle moves out of range of the body kick from Collins.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickle throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Collins with a nice calf kick.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickle. That did some damage!
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Collins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Collins is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickle scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Nickle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nickle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a body kick.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickle checks a leg kick.
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!
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Nickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Collins.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins delivers a nice body kick.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
Collins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nickle takes one to the chin there.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick there by Collins.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Nickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle slips a jab from Collins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Nickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins sets himself, and Nickle steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
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 Cadence Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickle misses with an uppercut.
Nickle throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins keeps Nickle at a distance using the push kick.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Nickle misses with a looping left.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Nickle. #T2#
Nickle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Sloppy strikes from Nickle. Those never looked like landing.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nickle.
A clash of legs there as Nickle blocks the low kick.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickle misses with a straight right. #T3#
Nickle throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Nickle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Collins.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Collins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nickle misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Nickle.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Nickle off balance momentarily.
A jab from Nickle misses.
Collins with a nice calf kick.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickle throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dill Nickle just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins'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#
Collins thuds a left hand into Nickle's body.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Nickle misses with a wild combination.
Nickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickle tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Nickle misses.
Some wild striking there from Nickle.
Collins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickle lands a body shot.
Nickle misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Good shot there by Collins.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Nickle misses.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Collins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickle unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nickle throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins wants to land a leg kick but Nickle is out of range.
Nickle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Collins slips a jab from Nickle.#T3#
Nickle misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Nickle 's knee.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins cracks Nickle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins cracks Nickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickle avoided it.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Nickle misses with a body shot. #T4#
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Nickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Nickle scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickle throws a combination that misses
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickle's head.
Nickle misses the body punch
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins had his way with Dill Nickle in that round.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins'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!#R5#
Collins thumps Nickle with a low kick.
Nickle misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Nickle throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins lands with a right hand.
Nickle throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with an outside leg kick.
Nickle throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickle throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Nickle misses with a shot to the body
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins cracks a nice hook into Nickle's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nickle!
Nickle walks into a left hand.
Collins is looking to land body kicks.
Nickle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickle's knee momentarily.#T2#
Nickle misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Collins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
Collins scores with a kick to the body.
Nickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Nickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickle.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins cracks Nickle with a good jab.
Nickle misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickle misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Nickle 's knee.
Collins lands with a hook. Nickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadence Collins!
Cadence Collins retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Cadence Collins 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: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Collins slips a straight right by Merel.
Good shot there by Collins.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Collins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Collins jabs Merel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Merel misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins throws a wild body kick that Merel sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Merel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel lands with a right hand.
Merel misses with a body shot
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Merel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Collins defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merel lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased. #T2#
Merel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merel.
Merel checks a low kick from Collins.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Collins feints a counter leg kick.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Merel misses with an uppercut
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Merel finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Merel misses the body punch
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.#T3#
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Merel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Merel misses with a hook
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Collins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Collins lands.
Collins moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Merel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Merel lands a jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
Merel misses with a body punch
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Merel cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins flicks out a counter leg kick but Merel steps away.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cadence Collins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Merel gets a takedown into half guard.
Collins tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Collins trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back!#SUB2#
Collins sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Merel taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cadence Collins!
Cadence Collins is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Cadence Collins 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: SMASH: Mountain vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Barbosa misses
and Collins counters with a good, hard body kick but Barbosa shrugs it off.
Collins lands an overhand right.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins scores with a jab.
Barbosa 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.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Collins's defenses.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Collins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Collins. That one must have hurt.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collins avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Collins walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Cadence Collins has been cut.#T2#
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Collins checks it.
Collins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it well.
Collins throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins lands with a right hand.
Collins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Collins with a nice cross.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A clash of legs there as Collins blocks the low kick.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Collins moved away.
A nice side step and Collins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbosa in the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Collins lands an overhand right.
Barbosa 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.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Collins. That one must have hurt.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
Collins throws a front kick that sends Barbosa stumbling back into the cage.
Collins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Collins connects with a leg kick.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Collins misses
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.#T2#
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.#T3#
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Collins fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbosa in the body.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Collins lands a jab.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Donk. Collins catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collins is able to avoid easily.
Collins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins'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#
Collins with the inside leg kick.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins misses with a body kick.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Barbosa swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collins thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Collins throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cadence Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadence Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
A lazy left from Collins finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.#T3#
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Collins.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Collins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins lands a jab.#T4#
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Collins thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins lands a front kick.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadence Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadence Collins!
Our winner, Cadence Collins, 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: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boise
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Collins enables Kay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Collins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kay is aware though and is defending well.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins keeping full guard, as Kay tries to pass.
Collins is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kay is now in half guard.
Collins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.
Collins pulls Kay in to control the position.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Kay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Collins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Kay advances position into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kay working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kay working the ground and pound from side control.
Kay lands a nice forearm strike.
Kay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Collins some visible discomfort.
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Collins tries to bench press Kay off him but Kay keeps the position. #T2#
Kay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Collins tries to bench press Kay off him but Kay keeps the position.
Kay lands some shots froms side control.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins sneaks back into half guard.
Kay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Kay defends it easily.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kay is aware though and is defending well.
Kay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Kay is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Collins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kay is looking to defend but Collins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kay! Collins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kay taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cadence Collins!
A very excited looking Cadence Collins 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: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head. #TD#
Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shredder quickly recovers to half guard.
Collins stalling.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet.
Shredder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working.
Shredder tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Collins is trying to control. Shredder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shredder won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Collins is trying to control. Shredder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shredder napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shredder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins wants to control but Shredder is keeping him busy.
Shredder is letting Collins control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Collins trying to control the position but Shredder is working away.
Collins scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working. #T3#
Shredder seems a little lost for a moment, as Collins dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins working the strikes but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Collins controlling the action here.
Collins is keen to just control but Shredder is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shredder's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shredder thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shredder did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins prevents Shredder from standing back up.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shredder is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins 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#
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Shredder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shredder circles away.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Shredder 's knee.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Collins ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shredder gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.
Collins prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shredder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Shredder throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A big right from Shredder misses.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shredder manages to circle out of the way.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.#T4#
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Collins tries to clinch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
Shredder checks a leg kick.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Collins'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!#R3#
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Shredder won't allow it.
Shredder prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Shredder has double underhooks.
Collins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Collins pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder wants to get up but he can't break Collins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shredder passes into side control. #T1#
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Shredder tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Collins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shredder wants to stand up but Collins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Collins trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins wants to control but Shredder is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Collins has Shredder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shredder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder. #T4#
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins wants a takedown.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shredder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Shredder misses.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shredder 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Event: OFK 254 - Wulf Vs Laine
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Collins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gay G's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Collins stays in close to Gay G's body and controls the position.
Gay G seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gay G as he avoids it easily.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins takes one on the button.
Gay G pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
It appears Collins was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gay G did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Gay G wants to control but Collins is keeping busy. #T2#
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gay G controlling the position for now.
Collins thows a huge punch but Gay G dodges it nicely.
Gay G is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Gay G is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Collins is staying active.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Collins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gay G wants to get back to full guard.
Collins working Gay G over with strikes.
Collins throwing shots but Gay G is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Gay G is working away.
Gay G regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom. #T4#
Collins postures up.
Gay G pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gay G gets caught flat footed, as Collins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gay G holds on and takes a little breather.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Gay G bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gay G has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Gay G.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gay G looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Gay G misses with a punch to the body.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Gay G avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Collins tries for a takedown but Gay G manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gay G fails to land.
Gay G working aggressively here.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms. #T1#
Collins lands with a short shot to the head.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins prevents a body shot from Gay G.
Gay G misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gay G misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Collins manages to pull guard.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gay G throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Gay G defends it easily.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Cadence Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving. #SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay G gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gay G trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gay G controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Collins has his foot on Gay G's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gay G works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gay G defends well.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Gay G trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Gay G postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Gay G is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Gay G is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gay G. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins blocks a jab.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
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 Cadence Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Collins is looking to clinch but Gay G is avoiding it.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gay G is defended easily by Collins.#TD2#
Gay G scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gay G's best efforts.
Gay G is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control the position but Gay G postures up. #SUB#
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gay G can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gay G trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gay G working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Gay G slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gay G makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gay G stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving. #SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Cadence Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gay G postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gay G throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins is controlling Gay G's posture.#SUB2#
Gay G 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gay G did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gay G is looking to improve his position.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Collins is thwarting Gay G's attempts to control the position.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gay G wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins trying to pass the guard but Gay G defending well. #SUB2#
Gay G is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gay G wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gay G is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
J Gay G has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gay G trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gay G sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.

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 Cadence Collins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadence Collins!
Our winner, Cadence Collins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 248- Collins Vs Vaiduoklis
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Collins dives in and grabs Vaiduoklis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Collins stops Vaiduoklis from getting back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Vaiduoklis trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Vaiduoklis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins. #T1#
Vaiduoklis trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Vaiduoklis is looking to improve his position.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Vaiduoklis defends it.
Collins 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.
Collins is thwarting Vaiduoklis's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaiduoklis is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins is trying to control. Vaiduoklis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins looks for a takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls well.#TD#
Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Vaiduoklis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vaiduoklis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Vaiduoklis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Collins.
Collins wants to control for a moment but Vaiduoklis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Vaiduoklis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Collins is thwarting Vaiduoklis's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vaiduoklis lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Vaiduoklis keeps Collins at a distance using the push kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a right hand that misses
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaiduoklis sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins misses with a left hand
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaiduoklis, which made it look bad.
Collins backing away here, and Vaiduoklis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Vaiduoklis lands with a straight right. Collins didn't see that one coming.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand. #T2#
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins is looking to clinch but Vaiduoklis is avoiding it.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins wants to clinch but Vaiduoklis slips to the side
and Vaiduoklis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head. #CL#
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Collins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vaiduoklis fails to land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaiduoklis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vaiduoklis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Collins tries to clinch up but Vaiduoklis circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaiduoklis. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins is looking to clinch but Vaiduoklis is avoiding it.
Vaiduoklis is looking for the big counter here.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a big counter combination but Vaiduoklis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Collins wants to clinch up but Vaiduoklis keeps it at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Vaiduoklis in a clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Collins takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vaiduoklis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vaiduoklis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vaiduoklis can't do much from the bottom here.
Vaiduoklis trying to control but Collins flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vaiduoklis rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Collins working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis trying to control the hands but Collins won't let him.
Collins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vaiduoklis doesn't escape.
Vaiduoklis trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Collins working for a choke but Vaiduoklis is defending well. #T3#
Vaiduoklis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vaiduoklis wants to escape the position.
Collins looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Vaiduoklis trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip. #SUB#
Collins working for a choke but Vaiduoklis is defending well.
Collins gets his hands free as Vaiduoklis looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Vaiduoklis right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Good exchange - Vaiduoklis coming out on top.
No joy there for Vaiduoklis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaiduoklis.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Vaiduoklis avoids it well and moves away.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Vaiduoklis shows good takedown defense.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis lands a high kick!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Collins counters by clinching up.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaiduoklis walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaiduoklis sprawls well. Vaiduoklis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins. #T2#
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vaiduoklis to the ground. Collins is now in Vaiduoklis's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins is in close to Vaiduoklis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vaiduoklis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins trying to control but Vaiduoklis is working from the bottom. #T3#
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Vaiduoklis keeps moving.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaiduoklis tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaiduoklis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts. #T4#
Vaiduoklis misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis lands with an overhand left.
Vaiduoklis cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Collins dives in and grabs Vaiduoklis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis avoids it.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaiduoklis can pounce on him.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Collins blocks a jab.
Vaiduoklis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaiduoklis tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaiduoklis to the ground. Vaiduoklis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaiduoklis punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Vaiduoklis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Collins looks for a takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls well.
Vaiduoklis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaiduoklis cracks Collins with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Vaiduoklis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses. #TD#
Collins scores with a takedown into Vaiduoklis's guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vaiduoklis pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Vaiduoklis is trying to keep Collins in close.
Vaiduoklis is trying to hold Collins in close to prevent damage but Collins has managed to pass into half guard.
Collins working Vaiduoklis over with strikes.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #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.
Vaiduoklis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Vaiduoklis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Collins instigates a clinch.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis won't allow it.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Vaiduoklis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaiduoklis 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is the new featherweight champion!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 237 -
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Nagasaki's guard.#SUB#
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Nagasaki's legs - danger averted.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nagasaki 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Collins is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nagasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nagasaki is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Nagasaki is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins pulls Nagasaki in to control the position.
Collins looking to control. #T2#
Collins working a defensive guard but Nagasaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nagasaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nagasaki working away.
Nagasaki scoring with punches from side control.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nagasaki off and has taken his back!
Collins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nagasaki hold on?
Collins punches Nagasaki on the ear.
Nagasaki rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
Collins scores with strikes from the back.
Nagasaki can't escape the position.
Nagasaki turns into Collins and is now in his guard.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Nagasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Collins trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Collins prevents a body shot from Nagasaki. #BC#
Nagasaki breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Collins!
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagasaki is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki 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.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nagasaki wants to hit a sweep here but Collins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nagasaki there! #T3#
Nagasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nagasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagasaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Collins looking to control.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins trying to strike off his back.
Collins looking to control.
Collins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nagasaki stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Nagasaki is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagasaki down to the mat. Nagasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Collins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Nagasaki working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily. #T1#
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nagasaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked Nagasaki up and slammed him! Nagasaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Collins trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away. #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.
Nagasaki gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nagasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Collins in particular looking to stall.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins working Nagasaki over with strikes. #SUB2#
Collins is trying for a kimura here. Nagasaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Collins wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cadence Collins!
Cadence Collins is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Cadence Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yuro Nagasaki spoke after the fight, saying 'How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye to it so hard. Thank you all. Sayounara. ç”˜ã„æ—¥æœ¬ã€ã‚ãªãŸã¯ç§ã‚’è¬™è™šã«ã—ã¾ã—ãŸ.'.

Event: OFK 235 - Wayne Vs Do Urden
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Collins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loco has control of Collins's left arm, preventing Collins from doing any damage. #SUB#
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loco controlling the position.
Loco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins passes Loco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Loco works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Loco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Loco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collins controls the pace.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Loco trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins controlling the position.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Collins is striking off his back. Loco thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins is pressing down on Loco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins controlling the position.#T3#
Collins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins controlling Loco's posture.
Collins is trying to keep Loco in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Loco did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Loco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Collins has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Loco wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Collins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Loco has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins 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##TD2#
Collins dives in and scores a takedown into Loco's guard.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cadence Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is controlling Loco's posture.
Loco trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Loco is sitting in close to Collins's body. Collins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Loco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Loco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Collins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cadence Collins!
After winning the bout, Cadence Collins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 230 - Mad Onion Vs Chika
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Collins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stone manages to pass to mount!
Stone wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Collins regains half guard.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Collins controlling Stone's posture.
Stone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sprawl & Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stone is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stone trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Collins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins striking off his back but it's not causing Stone any problems.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Collins holds on and takes a little breather.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stone postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.
Collins working a defensive guard here.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Collins wants to control the position but Stone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is trying to control but can't.
Stone working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Collins is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Stone is tapping! Great win for Collins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cadence Collins!
During a confident post fight interview, Cadence Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Brett Stone spoke after the fight, saying 'Firstly I would like to thank my sponsors $&supporters for their unwavering support and to also apologize for my performance today, I promise to do better next time '.

Event: OFK 220 - Okafor Vs Spice
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Kirk as Collins shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirk.
That kick from Collins tenderised Kirk's leg. Kirk is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Collins just content to control the position.
Collins trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Collins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Collins trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kirk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirk is letting Collins control him for a moment.
Kirk is not content to let Collins control the position. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kirk tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
Collins misses with a head shot.
Kirk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Collins controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kirk tries to control the position but Collins now has his back.
Kirk is trying to get back to his feet but Collins has full control of the position and if anything, Kirk has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Kirk is keeping busy.
Kirk wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
Collins misses with a punch to the head.
Collins lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kirk's head.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #ES2#
Kirk is trying to shake Collins off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Collins won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins with a nice calf kick.
Kirk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kirk drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Collins drags the fight down to the ground.
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kirk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.
Kirk is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins pulls Kirk in close to his closed guard and prevents Kirk from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirk cracks Collins with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kirk 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.
Kirk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Kirk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Collins trying to hold on to Kirk's head to control him but Kirk postures up.
Kirk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Collins is pressing down on Kirk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kirk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirk has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
Kirk is working Collins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Kirk postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kirk working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Collins has Kirk pulled in close to control his posture.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Kirk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirk lands a couple of digs.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilmat Kirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kirk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kirk is trying to escape back to his feet but Collins uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Collins wants to control but Kirk is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Collins is putting a hurting on Kirk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Collins throwing strikes but Kirk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB2#
Kirk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kirk tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Kirk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirk wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kirk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirk scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Kirk is chipping away with strikes.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kirk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins tries to bench press Kirk off him but Kirk keeps the position.
Collins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kirk prevents Collins from improving his position.
Kirk winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kirk is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kirk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Kirk eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Kirk 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.
Kirk prevents Collins from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilmat Kirk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kirk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: OFK 213 - Hilly Vs Spice
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Figueroa misses with a looping right.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Figueroa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figueroa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Collins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Figueroa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Figueroa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Figueroa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Collins looking to control but instead Figueroa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Figueroa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins cracks Figueroa with a solid left hand.#T2#
Figueroa is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Figueroa.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Figueroa is trying to keep Collins in close.
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Figueroa looking to control.
Figueroa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Figueroa 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#
Figueroa is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Collins punching from the bottom.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Figueroa postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it. #SUB2#
Figueroa drops back looking for a leg! Collins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collins manages to kick Figueroa off! Figueroa jumps back into Collins's guard. #SUB#
Collins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Figueroa frees his head nicely. Oh but Collins has switched to an armbar! Figueroa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cadence Collins!
Our winner, Cadence Collins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 205 - King Vs Gay G
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Complex tried to score with a low kick but Collins checks it.
Complex throws out a leg kick but Collins moves out of range and Complex only half commits.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Complex finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Complex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Collins tries to counter with a takedown but Complex is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Complex finds it's way through Collins's defenses. #TD#
Collins drives through with a takedown into Complex's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Complex is keeping the position.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Collins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Complex has locked up a guillotine! Complex's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Collins is holding on here and Complex must be using up a lot of energy. Collins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Complex gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Military Industrial Complex!
A victorious Military Industrial Complex thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos Anjos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Dos Anjos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Anjos 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!
Dos Anjos moves out of range as King strikes.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos is looking to chop away at King's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos lands a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King slips under a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King keeps Dos Anjos at a distance using the push kick.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Dos Anjos - just one landing.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#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!
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Anjos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King slips a straight right by Dos Anjos.
King takes one on the button.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King slips under a jab.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Dos Anjos dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Dos Anjos's head and hops out.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King is looking to counter punch.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anjos.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
King throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Anjos lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
King moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Dos Anjos as he connects with a hook.
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!
King looks for the body kick but Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos obviously looking to wear him down.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King dodges the punch combination from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Anjos swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee.
Dos Anjos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
King slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by King.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King scores with a body shot.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a jab.
Dos Anjos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws out a leg kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range and King only half commits.
Dos Anjos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dos Anjos misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy body kick
letting King counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King misses with a looping right.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when King was well out of range.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Dos Anjos misses the body punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dos Anjos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King connects with a right hand. Dos Anjos shakes it off.
Jab by King.
King looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by King.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Dos Anjos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Dos Anjos.
King with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from King misses.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from King.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from King.
Jab from Dos Anjos.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
King blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Dos Anjos avoided it.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice head shot.
King slips under a jab.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
King thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Dos Anjos.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
King tried to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
King avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a jab.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from King misses.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.#T2#
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Anjos moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Dos Anjos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by King.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #T3#
King walks into a left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Anjos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from King tenderised Dos Anjos's leg. Dos Anjos is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
King scores with a push kick.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King connects with a single shot there.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A left lands for King.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Hematopoye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Hematopoye slips the punch.
No joy there for Hematopoye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the head.
Hematopoye throws a combination that misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
enabling Hematopoye to counter with a crisp jab.
Hematopoye 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.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hematopoye misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Hematopoye moves out of range.
Dos Anjos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hematopoye is out of range and Dos Anjos settles back down.
Dos Anjos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hematopoye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hematopoye if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Hematopoye.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook.#TD#
Hematopoye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Anjos's guard.
Hematopoye throwing strikes from guard but Dos Anjos blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Hematopoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Anjos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hematopoye has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Anjos's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Dos Anjos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hematopoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hematopoye distracts Dos Anjos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hematopoye postures up.
Hematopoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hematopoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Anjos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hematopoye has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Anjos's legs - danger averted.
Dos Anjos trying to keep a closed guard but Hematopoye is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Hematopoye distracts Dos Anjos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Anjos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos working for submissions but it's allowed Hematopoye to get to half guard.
Hematopoye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos gets full guard.
Dos Anjos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Anjos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hematopoye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hematopoye is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dos Anjos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hematopoye is working Dos Anjos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hematopoye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hematopoye stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dos Anjos holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hematopoye stacks Dos Anjos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hematopoye!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hematopoye lands some shots froms side control.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Hematopoye postures up.
Hematopoye in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hematopoye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dos Anjos to see if he's OK.
Hematopoye throws an elbow but Dos Anjos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nou Hematopoye dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hematopoye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hematopoye lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Hematopoye drags the fight down to the ground.
Hematopoye 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.
Dos Anjos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Anjos slips nicely into half guard.
Dos Anjos is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nou Hematopoye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hematopoye keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully.
Hematopoye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Anjos advances position into side control!
Dos Anjos wants to stand but Hematopoye is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Dos Anjos stands up.
Hematopoye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Hematopoye misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hematopoye.
Hematopoye swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Hematopoye throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Hematopoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hematopoye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Hematopoye works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Anjos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Dos Anjos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hematopoye doesn't seem phased though.
Hematopoye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Hematopoye moves away and avoids it.
Hematopoye misses with a body shot.
Hematopoye misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos lands a head shot.#ROC2#Hematopoye is rocked!
Ademaro Dos Anjos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hematopoye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Hematopoye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Dos Anjos tenderised Hematopoye's leg. Hematopoye is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hematopoye gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dos Anjos gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dinglestomper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dos Anjos if he has to take too many more of those.
Dos Anjos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinglestomper is fending him off so far but Dos Anjos persists. Nope, Dinglestomper circles away and we're back to standing.
Dinglestomper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinglestomper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Dinglestomper counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dinglestomper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinglestomper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinglestomper tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dos Anjos misses with a left hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but Dinglestomper shows good takedown defense.
Saggy Dinglestomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.#CL2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinglestomper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Anjos controls his hands.
Dos Anjos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dinglestomper's face.
Dinglestomper avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body. #BC#
Dinglestomper breaks from the clinch.
Dinglestomper is looking to score with low kicks.
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot
and Dinglestomper counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Dos Anjos lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dos Anjos darts in looking for a takedown but Dinglestomper gets double underhooks and turns Dos Anjos into the cage.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Dinglestomper is looking to counter punch.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dinglestomper rather than just go for the knockout.
Dinglestomper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Anjos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinglestomper works the jab nicely.
Dos Anjos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Dinglestomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinglestomper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dos Anjos scores with a body shot.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Dinglestomper is having none of it.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos throws a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Anjos swinging wildly here.
Dinglestomper connects with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Dos Anjos rushes Dinglestomper and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Dinglestomper works on Dos Anjos's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinglestomper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Dos Anjos fails to land.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dinglestomper on the inside.
Dinglestomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinglestomper cracks Dos Anjos with a nice body shot.
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinglestomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
Dinglestomper misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinglestomper.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinglestomper avoids the damage to the body.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
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 Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dos Anjos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinglestomper is just out of range.
Dos Anjos feints and then cracks Dinglestomper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinglestomper down.
Dinglestomper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dos Anjoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dos Anjos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinglestomper momentarily.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saggy Dinglestomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook. Dinglestomper ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Dinglestomper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos throws a right and a left that Dinglestomper avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dos Anjos.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Dos Anjos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick and Dinglestomper moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dinglestomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper dodges the punch combination from Dos Anjos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinglestomper.
Dos Anjos checks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper thumps Dos Anjos with a low kick.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into Dinglestomper's ribs.
Dinglestomper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dos Anjos is able to avoid easily.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Anjos's head back.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Dinglestomper gets tackled into the cage by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos maintains the clinch.
Dinglestomper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dinglestomper has Dos Anjos pushed against the cage.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Dinglestomper avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dos Anjos fails to land.
Dinglestomper avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dinglestomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinglestomper is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinglestomper.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dinglestomper lands an uppercut.
Dinglestomper avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper presses Dos Anjos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Anjos's elbow.
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Dos Anjos avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
A short right from Dinglestomper on the inside.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper wants to stall. #T4#
Dinglestomper misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dos Anjos fails to land.
Dinglestomper takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a series of punches but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Dinglestomper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body
and Dinglestomper counters with a left to the body.
It looks like Dinglestomper has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into Dinglestomper's ribs.
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a two punch combo.
Dos Anjos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dinglestomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
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.#R3#
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Dinglestomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Anjos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Saggy Dinglestomper has been cut.
Dinglestomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a nice shot that snaps Dinglestomper's head back.
Dos Anjos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinglestomper at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Anjos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Dinglestomper.
Saggy Dinglestomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Dinglestomper misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinglestomper as he connects with a hook.
Dos Anjos throws a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos moves forwards but Dinglestomper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Dos Anjos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Dinglestomper on the inside.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dinglestomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinglestomper stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Dos Anjos does no damage.
Dos Anjos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinglestomper is fending him off so far but Dos Anjos persists. Nope, Dinglestomper circles away and we're back to standing.
Saggy Dinglestomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Dinglestomper is avoiding it.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the body
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Dos Anjos misses the body punch
and Dinglestomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dinglestomper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dinglestomper with a nice calf kick.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinglestomper works Dos Anjos's body with a nice hook.
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dinglestomper lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Anjos off balance momentarily.
Dos Anjos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice body kick.
Dinglestomper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinglestomper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saggy Dinglestomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
and Dinglestomper counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saggy Dinglestomper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dinglestomper 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 100 - Bigg vs Chunks
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Dos Anjos throws a front kick that sends Bulb stumbling back into the cage.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
A little jabbing left from Dos Anjos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bulb lands with a shot to the body.
Bulb throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bulb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Anjos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice body kick.
We've been informed that Dos Anjos 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Bulb slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Anjos.#CL#
Bulb takes the fight into the clinch.
Bulb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Dos Anjos lands a left hand.
Bulb gets through Dos Anjos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bulb cracks Dos Anjos with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bulb. #BC#
Bulb breaks from the clinch.
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb scores with a nice head shot.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Bulb moves out of range. #CL#
Bulb drives through and clinches with Dos Anjos against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Anjos.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC#
Bulb manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bulb. That's going to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Anjos blocks the leg kick.
Bulb throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Bulb avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
Bulb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Bulb slips the punch.
As Dos Anjos backs away, Bulb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Bulb.
Dos Anjos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulb to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Bulb circles away.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos 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.#CL#
Bulb clinches. #TD2#
Dos Anjos pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bulb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bulb wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving.
Bulb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bulb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Anjos controlling the position.#T4##SUB2#
Dos Anjos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bulb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bulb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Anjos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Bulb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dos Anjos holds on and takes a little breather.
Bulb is pushing down on Dos Anjos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Anjos is fighting to maintain full guard but Bulb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dos Anjos is looking to control Bulb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dos Anjos avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Bulb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos 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#
Bulb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bulb moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Bulb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Bulb avoids it.
Bulb throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Bulb.
Dos Anjos lands a head kick. Bulb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Bulb rushes Dos Anjos and presses him up against the cage.
Bulb misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bulb fails to land. #T1#
Bulb scores with a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Bulb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulb working aggressively here.
Dos Anjos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulb backwards.
Dos Anjos lands a left hand.
Bulb avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Bulb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bulb throws a leg kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulb is looking to wear down Dos Anjos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Bulb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos lands with a hook. Bulb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dos Anjos lands with an uppercut that bounces Bulb off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oh Bulb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulb avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos. #T2#
Dos Anjos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulb seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Bulb avoids the punch easily.
Bulb lands with a kick to the temple. Dos Anjos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos Anjos works Bulb's body with a nice hook.
Bulb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anjos moves in looking to clinch but Bulb pushes him off.#CL#
Bulb clinches up with Dos Anjos and pushes him back against the cage.
Bulb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bulb misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
A shot in the inside from Dos Anjos.
Bulb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulb tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anjos working aggressively here.
Bulb throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bulb breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Bulb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Bulb misses with a double jab
and Dos Anjos counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bulb.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos avoids the head kick by Bulb.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dos Anjos lands an overhand right.
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulb stuffs the takedown.
Bulb lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Anjos off the cage and back into range.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Bulb was well out of range.#T4#
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
Bulb takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Dos Anjos rushes Bulb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Anjos tries to work over Bulb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Dos Anjos pulls Bulb into guard. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bulb throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Anjos's body to avoid the submission. Dos Anjos has instead reached around Bulb's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Anjos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Catch Wrestler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Catch Wrestler.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Catch Wrestler avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dos Anjos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Catch Wrestler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Catch Wrestler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Anjos misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Catch Wrestler blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dos Anjos as the two fighters clinch.
Dos Anjos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler misses with some punches.
Catch Wrestler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos connects with a knee to the head.
Catch Wrestler tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anjos scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Catch Wrestler working aggressively here.
Dos Anjos lands a knee to the head.
Dos Anjos scores with a shot to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Dos Anjos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catch Wrestlers head.
Dos Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Catch Wrestler blocks it with crossed arms.
Catch Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catch Wrestler tries to throw a body punch but Dos Anjos avoids it by throwing Catch Wrestler back against the cage.
Catch Wrestler can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Anjos controls the action.
A short left from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dos Anjos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dos Anjos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Catch Wrestler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Catch Wrestler tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Dos Anjos digs a right hand underneath Catch Wrestler's ribcage. Catch Wrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Dos Anjos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot to the head.
Catch Wrestler misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos scores a nice knee to the body.
Catch Wrestler looks winded!#T2#
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos - that landed with a thud.
Dos Anjos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dos Anjos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dos Anjos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Catch Wrestler's face.
Dos Anjos lands a knee to the head.
Catch Wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Dos Anjos is controlling him.
Dos Anjos lands with a right to the head.
Dos Anjos tries a knee to the head but Catch Wrestler blocks it.
Dos Anjos connects with a knee to the head.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catch Wrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Catch Wrestler tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Dos Anjos lands with a right to the head.
Dos Anjos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Catch Wrestler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the head. #T3#
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dos Anjos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Catch Wrestler takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Catch Wrestler is rocked!
Dos Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Catch Wrestler blocks it with crossed arms.
Catch Wrestler throws a head punch that misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Catch Wrestler misses with the head strike.
A short left from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dos Anjos misses with a knee strike.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catch Wrestler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Anjos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Catch Wrestler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Dos Anjos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Catch Wrestler's face.
Catch Wrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?
Dos Anjos lands with a light punch inside.
Dos Anjos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Catch Wrestler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Catch Wrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Anjos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Anjos looking to throw knees to the head but Catch Wrestler is blocking nicely.
Catch Wrestler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Anjos connects with a knee to the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a knee strike.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Catch Wrestler's efforts to push away.
Dos Anjos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Catch Wrestler tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Catch Wrestler misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos lands an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Dos Anjos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Catch Wrestler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dos Anjos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Catch Wrestler if he has to take too many more of those.
Catch Wrestler misses with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a body kick that stops Catch Wrestler in his tracks momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dos Anjos. That's going to slow Catch Wrestler down.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook.
Catch Wrestler misses with a straight right.
Dos Anjos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Catch Wrestler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Catch Wrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Catch Wrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Catch Wrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Catch Wrestler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Catch Wrestler.
Dos Anjos swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Catch Wrestler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Catch Wrestler.
A head kick by Dos Anjos misses
enabling Catch Wrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos lands a head kick. Catch Wrestler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Catch Wrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
Catch Wrestler misses with the combination.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Catch Wrestler avoids it.#KD#
Dos Anjos lands a big head kick that sends Catch Wrestler tumbling to the mat! Dos Anjos takes a step backwards and waves Catch Wrestler back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses
and Catch Wrestler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler lands the left hand.#T2#
Dos Anjos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
A lazy left from Catch Wrestler finds it's target.
Dos Anjos tests Catch Wrestler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catch Wrestler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crunch! Dos Anjos slams his shin into Catch Wrestler's torso.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Donk. Catch Wrestler catches Dos Anjos right on the button with a cross.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catch Wrestler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Catch Wrestler! But no joy.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Anjos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Catch Wrestler tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Catch Wrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Catch Wrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Catch Wrestler.
Dos Anjos takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Catch Wrestler finds it's target.
Dos Anjos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Anjos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Catch Wrestler will feel that in the morning.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Catch Wrestler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Catch Wrestler avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Anjos.
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Catch Wrestler jabs Dos Anjos right on the nose. Dos Anjos blinks but takes it well.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler connects with a jab.
Catch Wrestler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Anjos's hands.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Catch Wrestler's ribcage but misses.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catch Wrestler can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catch Wrestler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catch Wrestler.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catch Wrestler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.#R3#
A lazy body kick from Dos Anjos
and Catch Wrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Catch Wrestler. Those never looked like landing.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos scores with a head kick. Catch Wrestler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Catch Wrestler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catch Wrestler moves away.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Catch Wrestler avoids it.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dos Anjos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos lands a head kick. Catch Wrestler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dos Anjos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Catch Wrestler loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Dos Anjos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Catch Wrestler saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Catch Wrestler takes a step back to recover.
Catch Wrestler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Catch Wrestler lands with an overhand left.
Catch Wrestler digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
Dos Anjos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Catch Wrestler.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Catch Wrestler swinging wildly here.
Dos Anjos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos. #CL2#
Catch Wrestler clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos digs a right hand into Catch Wrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Catch Wrestler's gas tank.
Dos Anjos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
A body shot lands from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dos Anjos is leaning against Catch Wrestler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dos Anjos.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries a knee to the head but Catch Wrestler blocks it. #T3#
Dos Anjos throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler lands a nice uppercut.
Catch Wrestler lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos scores with a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Catch Wrestler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Catch Wrestler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Anjos throws a head punch that misses.
Dos Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Catch Wrestler swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Catch Wrestler breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Catch Wrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Catch Wrestler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Anjos at a distance.
Catch Wrestler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Catch Wrestler avoids it.
Catch Wrestler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle, before Dos Anjos throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Catch Wrestler's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dos Anjos lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 79 - Leifsson vs Mendoza
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dos Anjos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Nickel throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Anjos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1##TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nickel is trying to defend but Dos Anjos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Nickel is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Anjos on the ground.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura but Nickel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Anjos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura here.
Nickel is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Nickel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Nickel is looking to get back to is feet but Dos Anjos passes into side control. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos Anjos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet but Dos Anjos is dominant here and he's now got Nickel's back!#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nickel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nickel for a finish. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Nickel showing good submission defense here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Dos Anjos moves to clinch but Nickel breaks away
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dos Anjos takes one to the chin there.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Dos Anjos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nickel avoids it really well and circles away.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos darts in trying to clinch
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel misses with the combination.
Dos Anjos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Dos Anjos forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Nickel managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos. #TD2#
Dos Anjos jumps into guard, dragging Nickel to the mat.
Nickel is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickel tries to stand but Dos Anjos is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Nickel stands up and waves to Dos Anjos to follow him.
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 Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Dos Anjos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Nickel jabs at Dos Anjos's body.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick that knocks Nickel off balance momentarily.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Anjos on the side of the head. #T4##TD2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nickel quickly recovers to half guard.

Nickel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dos Anjos is on him like a limpet, forcing Nickel back against the cage.
Nickel avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Dos Anjos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Anjos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Nickel moves forwards but Dos Anjos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dos Anjos is able to avoid easily.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Anjos or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad.
Chip Nickel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown
and Nickel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Nickel. #CL2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away. #T1##CL2#
Dos Anjos rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos moves to clinch but Nickel breaks away
and Nickel counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Anjos. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Nickel. No joy for Dos Anjos on that attempt.
Chip Nickel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Nickel moves away
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Dos Anjos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch successfully.
Nickel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Anjos blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Anjos has double underhooks. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos 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.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - Nickel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
letting Nickel counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Nickel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Anjos. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Nickel saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Dos Anjos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nickel swivels and escapes.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel thuds his shin into the meat of Dos Anjos's side.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses
and Nickel counters with a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Dos Anjos's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Anjos.#T4#
Dos Anjos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches up against the cage.
Nickel avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but Nickel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy body shot
and Nickel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Dos Anjos's leg. Dos Anjos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nickel 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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: HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Andrade with a nice cross.#TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in and gets a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Anjos controls the pace.
Dos Anjos being controlled here momentarily.
Andrade 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.
Andrade pulls Dos Anjos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Anjos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving. #T1#
Dos Anjos wants to pass the guard but Andrade is keeping the position.
Dos Anjos slips nicely into half guard.
Dos Anjos works his way into side control.
Dos Anjos taking a breather here.
Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dos Anjos working away.
Dos Anjos wants to take a breather but Andrade manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looking to sit in guard and control but Andrade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Andrade wants to pass the guard but Dos Anjos is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Anjos keeping full guard, as Andrade tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Dos Anjos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Anjos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anjos looking to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andrade is looking to stand up but Dos Anjos won't let him.
Dos Anjos is trying to control the position but Andrade postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andrade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Dos Anjos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joao Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade tries to land a leg kick but Dos Anjos saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrade misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Dos Anjos drops his hands momentarily and Andrade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anjos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dos Anjos dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
Andrade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Dos Anjos shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Anjos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrade.
Andrade motions for Dos Anjos to come forward. Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrade defends it nicely.
Joao Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses with a hook.#T1#
Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade tries a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Anjos off balance momentarily.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dos Anjos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrade circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrade. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Andrade pushes Dos Anjos off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Andrade. No joy for Dos Anjos on that attempt.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Anjos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrade.
Dos Anjos checks the leg kick.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Andrade throws a leg kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
A nice side step and Dos Anjos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Andrade.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos is out of range.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade scores with the left hand. Dos Anjos knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A big left from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Dos Anjos checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dos Anjos checks a leg kick.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Anjos cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head but Dos Anjos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but Andrade shows good takedown defense.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Dos Anjos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Anjos lands a nice hook to Andrade's body. Andrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Dos Anjos blocks the low kick.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade misses with a hook. Dos Anjos ducked under it nicely.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Anjos looks for a takedown but Andrade sprawls well.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dos Anjos is able to avoid easily.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Dos Anjos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dos Anjos digs a good hook to Andrade's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Dos Anjos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andrade sizes up Dos Anjos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Andrade.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrade wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Andrade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joao Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dos Anjos to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrade in his tracks.
Dos Anjos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dos Anjos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Andrade with a jab.
Dos Anjos blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Andrade connects with a looping right hand.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Dos Anjos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrade under the eye.
Dos Anjos dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joao Andrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade 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.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Andrade 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!
Andrade throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Andrade cracks Dos Anjos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.#T4#
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Dos Anjos takes one to the chin there.
Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Anjos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Dos Anjos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
In his post fight interview, Joao Andrade started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 68 - Bulb vs Sosa 2
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Dos Anjos jumps back.
Dos Anjos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dos Anjos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Dos Anjos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dos Anjos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Petrov throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 in the buildup to the fight.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Dos Anjos is predictable there
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov. #CL#
Dos Anjos gets a clinch.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Petrov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Anjos.
It appears Dos Anjos was looking to counter with a kick there.
A lazy left from Dos Anjos finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov clobbers Dos Anjos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Dos Anjos moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Anjos is looking to counter punch.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Dos Anjos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dos Anjos is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov managing to control the position.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dos Anjos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Anjos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dos Anjos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully.
Dos Anjos won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Petrov working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Dos Anjos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Dos Anjos.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Dos Anjos is looking to counter punch.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dos Anjos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Petrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Anjos's sensitive parts.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
As Petrov backs away, Dos Anjos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Dos Anjos lands.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dos Anjos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Petrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Vasil Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Dos Anjos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov throws a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Dos Anjos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head but Dos Anjos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos is looking to counter punch.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Petrov misses with a hook. Dos Anjos ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is 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!
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Dos Anjos saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Anjos moves out of range easily.
Dos Anjos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos with a nice cross.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Dos Anjos sees coming a mile off.
Dos Anjos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.#T3#
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov tries to bum rush Dos Anjos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Dos Anjos dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Petrov.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrov 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 Dos Anjos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dos Anjos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Anjos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
And Dos Anjos counters with a quick kick to the body but Petrov blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Anjos attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Petrov takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Petrov.
Dos Anjos fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos checks a leg kick.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Dos Anjos's body. Dos Anjos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dos Anjos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov is trying to buck Dos Anjos off.#T1#
Dos Anjos is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anjos is staying tight to Petrov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dos Anjos is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov tries to buck Dos Anjos off but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Petrov controls the position for a moment.
Petrov is trying to buck Dos Anjos off.
Petrov is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Anjos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #ES2#
Petrov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dos Anjos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Dos Anjos tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dos Anjos moves out of range. #T3#
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Dos Anjos only half commits.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Anjos.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Anjos on the side of the head.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Dos Anjos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick. #T4#
Petrov tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Petrov managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dos Anjos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petrov.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
A short left from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasil Petrov.
I've got Petrov 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 62 - Dos Anjos vs Lachance
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Lachance bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lachance checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lachance swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos with the inside leg kick.
Lachance blocks a leg kick.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lachance tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but Lachance moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick
and Lachance counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Lachance uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lachance misses the target.
Dos Anjos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Dos Anjos instigates a clinch.
Lachance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Dos Anjos connects with a knee to the head.
Lachance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lachance avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Lachance throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Lachance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage.
Lachance tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lachance scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lachance misses with some punches.
Lachance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Anjos or not.
Lachance avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Lachance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Lachance misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lachance blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Lachance blocks with his arms.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lachance throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Lachance is trying to break the clinch but Dos Anjos is controlling him.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Lachance avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lachance tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lachance blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Lachance blocks with his arms. #BC#
Lachance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Lachance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Dos Anjos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Anjos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lachance has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lachance avoids a kick to the body.
As Dos Anjos backs away, Lachance returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lachance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lachance was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lachance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Lachance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lachance counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Lachance counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lachance blocks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Anjos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lachance staying out of range there.
Lachance went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos lands with a straight right. Lachance didn't see that one coming.
Dos Anjos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lachance.
Lachance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lachance on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos'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#
A low kick from Dos Anjos misses
and Lachance counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with low kicks.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up but Lachance circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Lachance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Anjos looks to throw a body kick
letting Lachance counter with a right hand.
Dos Anjos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Lachance avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lachance on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos lands with a thumping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dos Anjos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lachance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lachance tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Anjos. #T1#
Lachance checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lachance misses the target.
Dos Anjos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lachance tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick that knocks Lachance off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches with his opponent.
Lachance tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lachance manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Anjos throws out a leg kick but Lachance moves out of range and Dos Anjos only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Lachance misses its target.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. Lachance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Lachance misses the target.#T2#
Dos Anjos misses with a hook. Lachance ducked under it nicely.
Lachance appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lachance counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick which misses Lachance's front leg but catches the back leg as Lachance tries to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Lachance manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lachance looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab. Lachance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Dos Anjos coming out on top.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick that knocks Lachance off balance momentarily.
Dos Anjos cracks Lachance with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Dos Anjos, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Dos Anjos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lachance is looking to counter punch.
Dos Anjos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lachance checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Lachance swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Lachance was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Lachance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Lachance avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lachance. That did some damage!
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut even more.
Dos Anjos cracks Lachance with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Dos Anjos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lachance tried to counter with a leg kick but Dos Anjos avoided it.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lachance throwing a counter right hand but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Lachance staying out of range there.
Lachance appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Lachance checks it.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Lachance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Dos Anjos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Dos Anjos
and Lachance counters with a left to the body.
Lachance on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos obviously looking to wear him down.
Lachance blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lachance 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.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch but Lachance slips to the side
enabling Lachance to counter with a crisp jab.
Lachance tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Lachance saw it coming and moves away.
Lachance swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dos Anjos!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Anjos misses with a knee strike.
Dos Anjos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lachance.
Lachance scores with a shoulder strike.
Lachance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards. #T1#
Lachance misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lachance.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lachance is trying to break free.
Dos Anjos blocks a body shot from Lachance.
Lachance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lachance avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Lachance misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lachance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lachance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos missing with knees to the body.
Lachance is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Lachance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Lachance manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lachance throwing a counter right hand but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lachance on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dos Anjos tries to work over Lachance's front leg with a kick but Lachance checks it.
Lachance is looking to counter punch.
Lachance chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Anjos can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Dos Anjos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lachance doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
Lachance takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Lachance's front leg with a kick but Lachance checks it.
Lachance is looking to counter punch.
Lachance checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lachance looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos lands with a straight right. Lachance didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body
and Lachance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Dos Anjos
and Lachance counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Ademaro Dos Anjos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lachance walks into a left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Lachance takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lachance checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Some bone on bone action there as Lachance checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dos Anjos scores with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Lachance is looking to counter punch.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.
Lachance swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands a good knee to the midsection. Lachance won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Lachance.
Dos Anjos misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lachance. #BC#
Lachance escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Lachance blocks it.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but Lachance checks it
and Lachance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy body kick
and Lachance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
That's time! Lachance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to bum rush Lachance with a series of wild strikes but Lachance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body kick.
Lachance moves out of range as Dos Anjos throws a body kick.
Lachance is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dos Anjos moves in looking to clinch but Lachance pushes him off.#CL2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lachance has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Anjos.
Lachance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Dos Anjos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lachance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Lachance fails to land.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Lachance blocks with his arms. #BC#
Lachance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lachance paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lachance slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
Lachance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos thumps Lachance with a low kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Lachance is having none of it.
Lachance is looking to counter punch.#T2#
A good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dos Anjos. That's going to slow Lachance down.
Lachance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Anjos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Lachance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Lachance connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with low kicks.
Dos Anjos wants to slow Lachance down by chopping away at his legs.
Lachance moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Lachance throwing a counter right hand but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lachance crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dos Anjos - the referee stops the clock and Lachance gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dos Anjos. Lachance manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dos Anjos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Lachance counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dos Anjos! Lachance lets Dos Anjos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dos Anjos is rocked!#CUT#Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucien Lachance!
Lucien Lachance retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Lucien Lachance, 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: HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos scores with a head kick.
Dos Anjos stuffs the takedown attempt from Slingin. Slingin gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Anjos tries a quick counter leg kick but Slingin is wise to it.#TD#
Slingin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slingin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Anjos gets full guard.
Slingin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Anjos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slingin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dos Anjos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slingin is looking to defend but Dos Anjos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slingin! Dos Anjos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slingin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Our winner, Ademaro Dos Anjos, 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: HFC 55 - Dos Anjos vs Battle
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Battle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Anjos counters with a right hand to the body.
Battle connects with a body shot that sends Dos Anjos's belly button to the back.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battle throws out a loose jab but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that misses.
Battle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dos Anjos checks it well.
Battle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dos Anjos is able to avoid easily.
Dos Anjos slips a jab from Battle.
Battle throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Battle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Battle swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Anjos.
Nice body kick there by Dos Anjos.
Battle takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battle manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battle keeps the fight on the outside.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos blocks the body kick.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
Dre Battle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battle throws a big shot that misses.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Anjos digs a good hook to Battle's body.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Battle takes a step back to recover.
Dos Anjos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Battle misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Battle looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Dos Anjos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Battle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle throws a wild body kick that Dos Anjos sees coming a mile off.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battle.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Battle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Anjos moves in looking to clinch but Battle pushes him off.
Battle scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Battle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dos Anjos to score with a decent uppercut.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Battle manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dos Anjos. That's going to slow Battle down.
Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battle finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Anjos's head. #T3#
Dos Anjos takes one to the chin there.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Dos Anjos sizes up Battle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dos Anjos scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Battle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Battle cracks a nice hook into Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Battle swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice body shot.
Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Battle throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Battle throws a body kick that misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battle moves away.
Dos Anjos fails with the takedown
and Battle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Battle.
Dos Anjos moves in looking to clinch but Battle pushes him off.
Dos Anjos lands with a hook. Battle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Battle moves out of range of the body kick.
Battle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Anjos under the eye.
Battle misses with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a right hand to the body.
Battle tries to land a front kick but Dos Anjos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Battle's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dos Anjos does it's job there.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Battle circles away.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Dos Anjos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Battle under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Battle misses.
A jab from Battle finds it's way through Dos Anjos's defenses.
Dos Anjos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battle finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Anjos's 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 Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Battle - just one landing.
Dos Anjos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Battle.
Battle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battle tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Battle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dos Anjos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut there from Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dos Anjos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Battle was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Anjos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Battle pulls Dos Anjos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Anjos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #T1#
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battle is keeping the position for now.
Battle controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping left.
Battle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dos Anjos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Battle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Anjos.
Battle misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Battle saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos darts in trying to clinch
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battle throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Battle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dre Battle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos is looking to wear down Battle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Battle misses. #T3#
Dos Anjos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Battle in his tracks.
Dos Anjos misses with a series of wild punches.
Battle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Battle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dos Anjos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dos Anjos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battle slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
Battle throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Battle. #TD#
Dos Anjos shoots in and gets a takedown into Battle's guard.

Battle has his feet on Dos Anjos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice 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!
Battle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Anjos. #T4#
Battle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Battle lands with a right hand.
Battle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Anjos blocks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Battle manages to circle out of the way.
Battle works the jab nicely.
Dos Anjos misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick from Battle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Battle throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battle.
Battle misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battle.
Battle misses with a hook.
Battle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Anjos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battle on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dre Battle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Battle throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
Dos Anjos takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle. #BC2#
Battle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Battle lands.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battle.
Dos Anjos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dos Anjos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand.
Battle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Anjos connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
A combination from Battle does no damage.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Battle circles away.
Battle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with a hook.
Dos Anjos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Battle walks into a stiff left hand from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Battle circles away.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Battle saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battle. Battle obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Battle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle lands with a shot to the body.
Battle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Battle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Anjos.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target. #T2#
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battle.
Battle scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Battle looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battle darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is getting worse.
Battle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Battle misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Battle's sensitive parts.
Dos Anjos moves out of range as Battle strikes.
Dos Anjos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Battle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Battle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Battle lands a head kick. Dos Anjos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Battle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Dos Anjos drives through and clinches with Battle against the cage. #T3#
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Battle avoids the damage to the body.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a knee strike.
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body.
Battle misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands. #BC2#
Battle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Battle throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice body shot.
Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to Battle's midsection.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Battle is just out of range.#T4#
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Battle saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Battle was well out of range.
Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Battle.
Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Battle does it's job there.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Battle can pounce on him.
Battle throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick that sends Battle stumbling back into the cage.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dre Battle just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos'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#
Battle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Anjos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Battle moved away.
Dos Anjos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Battle misses with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battle throws a nice looking combination but Dos Anjos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Dos Anjos pushes Battle up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Battle is trying to break the clinch but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Anjos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Dre Battle has been cut.
Dos Anjos scores a nice knee to the body.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Anjos.
Battle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dos Anjos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Dos Anjos. #T1#
Battle misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Battle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dos Anjos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Anjos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Battle avoids it.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dos Anjos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Battle can turn it around.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Battle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle. #BC2#
Battle breaks the clinch. #TD#
Dos Anjos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos is trying to control. Battle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Dos Anjos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Battle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Battle sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anjos prevents Battle from improving his position.
Battle is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anjos is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dos Anjos trying to control the pace.
Dos Anjos trying to advance position but Battle counters by regaining guard.
Dos Anjos passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Dos Anjos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Battle, who protects the arm well. #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.
You can see the frustration on Battle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Anjos trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Anjos'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.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Battle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Battle can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos had his way with Dre Battle in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dos Anjos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Battle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dos Anjos connects with a crisp jab.
Battle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Battle looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Battle looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dos Anjos thuds his right hand into Battle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Anjos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dos Anjos has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Anjos lands a nice hook to Battle's body. Battle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Battle throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
Battle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.
Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
It looked like Dos Anjos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Battle throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Anjos moves out of range easily.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Battle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
Battle swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Anjos.#T2#
Dos Anjos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Anjos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Battle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Battle tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos scores with the left hand. Battle knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Battle moves out of range of the body kick.
Battle throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Battle. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Battle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot.#T3#
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battle.
Dos Anjos throws a poor cross that misses
and Battle counters with a body kick.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
As Dos Anjos backs off Battle throws a huge counter combo but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it all.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Battle.
Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Battle as he connects with a hook.
Dos Anjos with a hook.
Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Battle scores with a kick to the body.
Battle throws a shot to the body.
Battle tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos tried to counter with a leg kick but Battle avoided it.
Battle misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.#T4#
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Anjos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dos Anjos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Battle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ademaro Dos Anjos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Battle is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Battle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Anjos's guard! Nice work there by Battle!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dre Battle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Battle 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Battle!
Dre Battle is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Dre Battle, 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: HFC 49 - Kocak vs Bronstein
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
Tonissaar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos thinks about countering with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Dos Anjos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
Dos Anjos 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.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Anjos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tonissaar 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.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar cracks Dos Anjos with an open hand slap.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
It looked like Dos Anjos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Anjos blocks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Dos Anjos lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos. #T2#
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Dos Anjos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Dos Anjos does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Anjos. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Tonissaar. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Dos Anjos lands a lovely overhand right.
Dos Anjos looks to throw a body kick
and Tonissaar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Tonissaar digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Tonissaar.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dos Anjos staying out of range there.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Dos Anjos clinches up with Tonissaar and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Dos Anjos has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar. #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!
Dos Anjos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a left hand.
Dos Anjos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tonissaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos lands an uppercut.
Dos Anjos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Ademaro Dos Anjos 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#
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar is looking for the big counter here.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonissaar.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot that sends Dos Anjos's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Dos Anjos - just one landing.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Anjos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Dos Anjos scores with a body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar with a nice cross.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a right hand
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice body kick.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonissaar.#CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.#T3#
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Dos Anjos jumps back.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Anjos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos connects with a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonissaar 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.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos tries to counter by clinching up but Tonissaar breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tonissaar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick from Dos Anjos.#CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and pushes Tonissaar back into the cage.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar 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!
Tonissaar tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands an uppercut.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Anjos controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Anjos jumps guard but Tonissaar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tonissaar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dos Anjos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonissaar can turn it around.
Dos Anjos pushes Tonissaar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Dos Anjos can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Anjos. #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!
Dos Anjos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Dos Anjos is trying to pull guard but Tonissaar has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Anjos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos cracks Tonissaar with a nice body shot.
Dos Anjos crunches a lovely knee into Tonissaar's ribcage.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Tonissaar blocking some punches.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tonissaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dos Anjos crunches a lovely knee into Tonissaar's ribcage.
Dos Anjos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Anjos lands an uppercut.#T3#
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body.
Tonissaar avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Tonissaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to break free but Dos Anjos pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Anjos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dos Anjos.
Knees to the body from Dos Anjos. #T4#
A short left from Dos Anjos.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar working hard to break the clinch.
Tonissaar digs a right hand into Dos Anjos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Anjos's gas tank.
Tonissaar managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Anjos controls his hands.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body.
Tonissaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar tries to work over Dos Anjos's front leg with a kick but Dos Anjos checks it. #CL#
Dos Anjos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Anjos's elbow.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tonissaar manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Anjos cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Dos Anjos tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Dos Anjos avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonissaar works Dos Anjos's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Tonissaar tries to keep at a distance but Dos Anjos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Dos Anjos as the two fighters clinch.
Dos Anjos missing with knees to the body.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dos Anjos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonissaar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Anjos.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dos Anjos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dos Anjos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonissaars head.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonissaar is defending well for now.#T4#
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonissaar avoids the damage to the body.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
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!
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Anjos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Dos Anjos manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonissaar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Anjos working a defensive guard here.
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 Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Tonissaar throws a nice looking combination but Dos Anjos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Dos Anjos lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonissaar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Anjos rather than just go for the knockout.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar feints a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice combination. Tonissaar backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that half lands.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Dos Anjos lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Anjos off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos catches Tonissaar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Anjos lands with a right hand.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Dos Anjos tries to counter by clinching up but Tonissaar breaks away and moves out of range.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dos Anjos blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Dos Anjos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar stuns Dos Anjos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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 Ademaro Dos Anjos.
I think Dos Anjos 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Anjos connects with an inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dos Anjos lands with a right hand.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dos Anjos rushes Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Anjos working aggressively here. #T1##BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.
Dos Anjos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaeile sees coming a mile off.
Dos Anjos wants to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile is out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dos Anjos. Bizihwaeile shrugs it off though.
Bizihwaeile blocks a low kick nicely.
Dos Anjos ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Dos Anjos scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaeile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dos Anjos. That one must have hurt.
Bizihwaeile tries a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Anjos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Dos Anjos slams his shin into Bizihwaeile's torso.#CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the cage.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Bizihwaeile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos keeps Bizihwaeile at a distance using the push kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Bizihwaeile, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dos Anjos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.
Dos Anjos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab. Dos Anjos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaeile takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Dos Anjos connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Bizihwaeile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Bizihwaeile.
Dos Anjos lands an overhand right.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos thows a body kick. Bizihwaeile tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Bizihwaeile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
Bizihwaeile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dos Anjos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bizihwaeile scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Bizihwaeile catches Dos Anjos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Anjos scores with a push kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Dos Anjos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bizihwaeile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaeile is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dos Anjos takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Dos Anjos lunges at Bizihwaeile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaeile's hand.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Anjos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dos Anjos.
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaeile's efforts to push away.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaeile's efforts to push away.
Dos Anjos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Dos Anjos crunches a lovely knee into Bizihwaeile's ribcage.
Dos Anjos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Dos Anjos missing with knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile is trying to push Dos Anjos away but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Bizihwaeile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaeile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Anjos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bizihwaeile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Anjos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a good low kick that Bizihwaeile was not able to check.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dos Anjos counter with a right hand.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch. #T3#
Dos Anjos is looking to chop away at Bizihwaeile's legs.
Dos Anjos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
Bizihwaeile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick as Dos Anjos jumps back.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Dos Anjos has closed the distance and engaged Bizihwaeile in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Anjos lands a good knee to the midsection. Bizihwaeile won't want to take too many of those.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dos Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaeile blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Anjos lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to force a seperation but Dos Anjos has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaeile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos - that landed with a thud.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards. #T4#
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos.
Bizihwaeile is trying to force a seperation but Dos Anjos has the dominant position.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Dos Anjos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Dos Anjos tenderised Bizihwaeile's leg. Bizihwaeile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Anjos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Dos Anjos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bizihwaeile really felt that one!
Bizihwaeile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bizihwaeile throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bizihwaeile takes a step back to recover.
Dos Anjos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos'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.#R3#
Dos Anjos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it. #CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bizihwaeile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bizihwaeile is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Anjos has double underhooks.
Dos Anjos tries to pull guard but Bizihwaeile holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Anjos drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Dos Anjos - just one landing.
Bizihwaeile throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bizihwaeile.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Anjos finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaeile's head. #T1#
A jab from Bizihwaeile does it's job there.
Dos Anjos is looking to slow Bizihwaeile down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dos Anjos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaeile.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Bizihwaeile - just one landing.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaeile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Dos Anjos has Bizihwaeile up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaeile or not.
Dos Anjos throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to break the clinch but Dos Anjos is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos lands an uppercut.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizihwaeile avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Dos Anjos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bizihwaeile tries to break free but Dos Anjos pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Anjos is trying to pull guard but Bizihwaeile turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to break the clinch but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to break free but Dos Anjos pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Dos Anjos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bizihwaeile preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has his foot on Bizihwaeile's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bizihwaeile works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Anjos controls Bizihwaeile momentarily but Bizihwaeile frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dos Anjos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dos Anjos is tightening it up a little... Bizihwaeile has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bizihwaeile reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bizihwaeile taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dos Anjos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Ademaro Dos Anjos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile stepped up to the mic, saying 'Golden showers are not as fun as they sound.'.

Event: HFC Speed Brawls II
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Spence moved out of range.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Spence 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.
Spence slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dos Anjos thuds his shin into the meat of Spence 's side.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses
letting Spence counter with a right hand.
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!
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos lands a nice hook to Spence 's body. Spence takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dos Anjos lands with a kick to the temple. Spence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to land a body kick
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
Spence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos obviously looking to wear him down.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Anjos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence .
Dos Anjos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dos Anjos darts in trying to clinch
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Anjos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spence walks into a straight right hand from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence works the jab nicely.
Spence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Anjos doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Spence defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a wild body kick that Spence sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Spence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Dos Anjos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Spence .
Spence lunges at Dos Anjos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Anjos's hand.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spence 's sensitive parts.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos cracks Spence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Anjos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Spence throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Dos Anjos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence .
Spence is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dos Anjos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos motions for Spence to come forward. Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dos Anjos scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spence blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
A countering left hand to the body from Spence misses.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Dos Anjos slams his shin into Spence 's torso.
Dos Anjos throws an overhand right that lands on Spence 's shoulder, as Spence tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Spence slips the punch.
Dos Anjos ducks right into an uppercut from Spence .
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence .
Dos Anjos lands a nice hook to Spence 's body. Spence takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Spence throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Dos Anjos
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body. Spence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spence lands with a straight right. Dos Anjos didn't see that one coming.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dos Anjos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos Anjos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spence avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos throws a low kick, looking for Spence 's leg but Spence calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.#CL#
Dos Anjos darts in and clinches Spence up against the cage.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos blocks an uppercut.
Spence 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos scores a nice knee to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a punch but it's blocked by Spence .
Spence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spence throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spence at a distance.
Spence takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dos Anjos throws a punch but it's blocked by Spence .
Dos Anjos lands with a light punch inside.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spence is breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos landing knees to the head.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spence can do to turn this around?
Dos Anjos tries a knee to the head but Spence blocks it.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Spence blocks with his arms.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spence controls his hands.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos. #T4#
Spence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Anjos scores with an uppercut up 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Spence .
Spence tries to throw a body punch but Dos Anjos avoids it by throwing Spence back against the cage.
Spence misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Spence 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spence lands with a light punch inside.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Dos Anjos throws a punch but it's blocked by Spence .
Spence blocks a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Spence misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dos Anjos on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with low kicks.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Spence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spence checks it well.
Dos Anjos cracks Spence with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spence throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos lands a head kick. Spence smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dos Anjos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos scores with a spinning back kick!
Spence avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Anjos throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick aimed at Spence 's knee but Spence avoids it well.
Spence takes one on the button.
Dos Anjos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spence misses the jab.
Dos Anjos throws a nice head kick!
Dos Anjos defending well as Spence loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Spence .
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Spence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Spence is having none of it.
Spence walks into a left hand.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch but Spence slips to the side
and Spence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Dos Anjos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dos Anjos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Anjos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Spence takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Spence . Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Spence moved away.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spence .
Spence misses the jab.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spence blocks a leg kick.
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dos Anjos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but Spence moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Anjos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Spence has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dos Anjos.
The crowd cheers as Spence lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Anjos doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Dos Anjos pushes Spence up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spence controls his hands.
Spence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos'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#
Dos Anjos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spence clobbers Dos Anjos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spence doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Spence is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Spence .
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Spence lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dos Anjos lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Anjos 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 Spence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spence keeps the fight on the outside.
Spence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Anjos with a body shot.#T1#
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos feints and then cracks Spence 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spence down.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Spence 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.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Dos Anjos slams his shin into Spence 's torso.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
Spence throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Spence takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the body
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
Spence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spence tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dos Anjos digs a good hook to Spence 's body.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.#T3#
Dos Anjos throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Spence checks it.
A shot to the liver by Dos Anjos. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the body
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Spence 's head but Spence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spence moves forwards but Dos Anjos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dos Anjos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spence moves out of range as Dos Anjos throws a body kick.
Dos Anjos scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Anjos swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Spence counter with a right hand. #T4#
Spence throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Dos Anjos cracks Spence with an open hand slap.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Spence moved away.
Dos Anjos 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.
Spence blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
Nice body kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Spence blocks it.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that half lands.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Spence is having none of it.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos had his way with Alan Spence in that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Donk. Dos Anjos catches Spence right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Dos Anjos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spence doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Spence misses.
Dos Anjos tries to land a body kick
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Dos Anjos.
Spence takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Spence saw that one coming.
Spence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Anjos with a body shot.
Spence moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws out a leg kick but Spence moves out of range and Dos Anjos only half commits.
Dos Anjos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
Spence throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Spence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spence is out of range.
A nice side step and Spence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Dos Anjos tenderised Spence 's leg. Spence is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spence with a hook.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spence 's sensitive parts.
Spence avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Spence circles away.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Spence blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
Spence throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Spence digs a good body shot into Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dos Anjos has closed the distance and engaged Spence in a clinch.
Spence lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anjos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spence takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Spence is trying to force a seperation but Dos Anjos has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Dos Anjos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spence is defending well for now.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Spence blocks with his arms.
Spence avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Spence avoids the damage to the body.
Spence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Spence counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Spence is having none of it.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence 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.
Alan Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spence blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
Spence blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Spence .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Alan Spence had this to say: 'Racism '.

Event: HFC 38 - Dos Anjos vs Yonic
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Anjos's waist but Dos Anjos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yonic off to one side. #TD2#
Yonic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dos Anjos quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yonic is looking to stall here but Dos Anjos recovers full guard.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Anjos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Dos Anjos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Dos Anjos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Anjos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Dos Anjos is keeping the position.
Dos Anjos is trying to keep Yonic in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yonic working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Dos Anjos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Anjos, not yet.
Yonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Yonic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yonic stands up over Dos Anjos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
Yonic distracts Dos Anjos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Dos Anjos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yonic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dos Anjos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Anjos, not yet. #SUB#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yonic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Yonic lands a couple of elbows.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Yonic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dos Anjos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yonics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dos Anjos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yonic.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos connects with a jab.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch but Yonic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yonic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Yonic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yonic showed some decent athleticism there.
Dos Anjos is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Yonic postures up.
Dos Anjos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anjos gets full guard.#SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yonic passes into side control. #T1#
Yonic landing a few strikes.
Dos Anjos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dos Anjos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yonic controlling from side mount.
Yonic is putting a hurting on Dos Anjos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daniel Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yonic wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping him busy.
Dos Anjos tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Yonic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Anjos can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Dos Anjos tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position.
Dos Anjos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.
Yonic cracks Dos Anjos with a big right hand but Dos Anjos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yonic scores with punches from side control.
Yonic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yonic is putting a hurting on Dos Anjos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yonic trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Yonic is putting a hurting on Dos Anjos here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.
Yonic scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Yonic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yonic is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
Yonic working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anjos is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Dos Anjos taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC2#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Dos Anjos is trying to control Yonic's posture but Yonic avoids it.
Dos Anjos regains half guard.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anjos keeps working. #SUB#
Dos Anjos actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic slips a nice elbow through Dos Anjos's hands, connecting with Dos Anjos's forehead.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Yonic postures up. #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Anjos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yonic controlling from the top position.
Yonic works over Dos Anjos with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Dos Anjos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Anjos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yonic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dos Anjos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic has control of Dos Anjos's left arm, preventing Dos Anjos from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos'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#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anjos shows good takedown defense.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends Yonic's belly button to the back.
Yonic dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos Anjos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yonic stuns Dos Anjos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yonic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dos Anjos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yonic scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Yonic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dos Anjos being controlled for a moment.
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yonic trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Dos Anjos can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dos Anjos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dos Anjos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Anjos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dos Anjos wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
Yonic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic trying to control but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yonic postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Anjos's brow. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking for a triangle but Yonic pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dos Anjos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dos Anjos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Dos Anjos has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yonic works over Dos Anjos with some ground and pound from guard.
Yonic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Dos Anjos pushes a forearm under Yonic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yonic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 33 - Nickel vs Dos Anjos
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a good, hard body kick but Dos Anjos shrugs it off.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range. #CL2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos feints a jab promting Nickel to slip. Dos Anjos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nickel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Dos Anjos lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Anjos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Anjos with a poor takedown
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches up against the cage.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel is looking to counter with head kicks.
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!
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch
letting Nickel counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.
Nickel slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing. #CL2#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Nickel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Dos Anjos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dos Anjos working Nickel over with knees to the body.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Anjos scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dos Anjos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickel misses with the head strike.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Dos Anjos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickel smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Nickel's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Dos Anjos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target. #CL2#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nickel blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel misses with some punches.
Dos Anjos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Anjos controls the action. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Dos Anjos coming out on top.#TD2#
Dos Anjos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nickel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nickel prevents Dos Anjos from improving position.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickel, who protects the arm well.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Nickel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anjos catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Anjos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nickel really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos stalks Nickel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickel's face. Nickel staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dos Anjos with the inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dos Anjos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends Nickel's belly button to the back.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Anjos.
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!#CL2#
Dos Anjos has Nickel up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickel avoids the damage to the body.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Anjos scores with a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches. #T2#
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Nickel blocks with his arms.
Nickel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anjos moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Nickel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Dos Anjos gets a clinch.
Dos Anjos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Dos Anjos. Those never looked like landing.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Anjos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickel counters with a left to the body.
Dos Anjos is breathing heavily.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Nickel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it. #T4#
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dos Anjos swinging wildly here.
Dos Anjos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dos Anjos fails to land the takedown.
Nickel throws a counter high kick but Dos Anjos was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Dos Anjos lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Dos Anjos misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Anjos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickel tries to bum rush Dos Anjos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Anjos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Anjos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut even more.
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick. #T2#
Dos Anjos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch.
Dos Anjos is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos.
Nickel lands a left hand. #BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel misses with a double jab.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working. #T3#
Nickel is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickel is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.
Nickel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Anjos is working away from the top position though.
Nickel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Anjos is keen to just control but Nickel is a slippery customer.
Nickel tries to kick Dos Anjos off but Dos Anjos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Dos Anjos has managed to clinch.
Nickel tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Anjos in his tracks.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Dos Anjos's torso.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ademaro Dos Anjos just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Dos Anjos has managed to clinch.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands. #TD2#
Dos Anjos jumps into guard, dragging Nickel to the mat. #SUB2#
Nickel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Anjos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickel controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickel trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nickel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dos Anjos has tightened it up now! Nickel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos is the new middleweight champion!
Ademaro Dos Anjos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 29 - Wells vs Dos Anjos
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wells.
Wells throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wells takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wells.
Wells tries to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wells.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Wells takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
The fighters circling - Wells throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Wells's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wells defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Wells feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Wells circles away.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the leg kick from Wells.
Wells misses with a low kick as Dos Anjos jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Dos Anjos. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Wells checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wells changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wells to score with a decent uppercut.
Wells lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Anjos's sensitive parts. #T1#
Dos Anjos scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Anjos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wells chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Anjos can pounce on him. #CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches up with Wells and pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wells breaks the clinch.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.#CL2#
Dos Anjos rushes Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wells manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Anjos looking to throw knees to the head but Wells is blocking nicely.
Wells has had enough of the clinch but Dos Anjos keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Wells breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wells throws a lazy right hand but Dos Anjos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos defending well as Wells loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Wells 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.
Wells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Wells, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick which misses Wells's front leg but catches the back leg as Wells tries to avoid it.
Wells misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Anjos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wells throws a body shot but no joy.
Wells takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wells.
Dos Anjos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dos Anjos lands a glancing blow to the side of Wells's head.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch up but Wells keeps it at a distance.
Dos Anjos thuds a left hand into Wells's body.
Wells tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wells works the jab nicely.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Wells takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wells moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Wells getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wells moves out of range of the body kick from Dos Anjos.
Wells tries a head kick but it misses.
Wells misses with a head kick.
Wells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Anjos.
Wells scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Anjos doesn't seem bothered though.
Wells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Wells's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wells duly obliges.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
Wells on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Wells moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Wells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Anjos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wells lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wells 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#
Wells fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Wells checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dos Anjos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wells will feel that in the morning.
Wells takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wells rather than just go for the knockout.
Wells is breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Wells moves out of range.
Wells on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wells if he has to take too many more of those.
Dos Anjos works Wells's body with a nice hook.
Dos Anjos slips a jab and a cross from Wells.
Wells looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Dos Anjos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos doesn't manage to clinch there - Wells circles away.
Vernon Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anjos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wells. That did some damage!
Wells steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wells throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Wells misses
and Dos Anjos counters with a low kick, right behind Wells 's knee.
Wells throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Wells is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wells fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos avoids the head kick by Wells.
Dos Anjos throws out a counter right but Wells avoids it with no problem.
Wells tries to land a front kick but Dos Anjos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wells misses with a low kick.
Wells lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos with a nice calf kick.
Wells moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wells ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.#CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Wells breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Wells needs to keep his hands up - Dos Anjos had a free shot at his head there.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Wells's head but Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wells thows a leg kick but Dos Anjos checks it
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dos Anjos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wells lands with an overhand left.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Wells scores with a jab. Dos Anjos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wells.
Vernon Wells is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot.
Wells throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Anjos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wells gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dos Anjos.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wells sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wells. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos throws out a counter right but Wells avoids it with no problem.
Wells takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dos Anjos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wells lands with a kick to the temple. Dos Anjos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wells connects with a single shot there.
Dos Anjos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dos Anjos slips a straight right by Wells.
Dos Anjos throws a fast counter high kick but Wells manages to duck under it in time.
Wells takes one to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wells crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dos Anjos - the referee stops the clock and Wells gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dos Anjos. Wells manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vernon Wells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Anjos scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wells takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dos Anjos connects with a solid leg kick.
Dos Anjos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wells throws out a loose jab but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wells misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Anjos.
Wells bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Wells takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Wells throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Dos Anjos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wells throws a leg kick
and Dos Anjos counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Wells swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wells fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos's corner calls for a 1-2. Dos Anjos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wells looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Wells backing away here, and Dos Anjos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wells tried to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wells.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Wells moved away.
As Dos Anjos tries to get set, Wells tries to push him back and clinch up but Dos Anjos manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Dos Anjos has Wells up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Wells avoids the damage to the body.
Wells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Wells tries to break the clinch but Dos Anjos is controlling the position.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Wells avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Anjos missing with knees to the body.
Wells takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Vernon Wells has been cut.
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!
Dos Anjos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wells in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wells blocks a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Wells avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with some punches.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand.
Wells is trying to break the clinch but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos.
Wells prevents a body shot from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Wells blocks with his arms. #BC#
Wells manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.
Wells misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos 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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wells throws a lazy uppercut
and Dos Anjos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wells misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Dos Anjos drives through and clinches with Wells against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wells in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Wells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Anjos lands with a straight right. Wells didn't see that one coming.
Wells displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Dos Anjos finds it's target.
Dos Anjos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Wells.
Wells needs to keep his hands up - Dos Anjos had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wells moves out of range as Dos Anjos throws a body kick.
Wells takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Anjos digs a good hook to Wells's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Dos Anjos.#T1#
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Wells moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.#ROC2#Wells is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Dos Anjos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos stuns Wells with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wells shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Wells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.
Wells is trying to push Dos Anjos away but Dos Anjos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dos Anjos lands a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wells in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wells seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wells blocking some punches.
Wells will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wells's efforts to push away.
Dos Anjos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dos Anjos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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#
Dos Anjos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wells uses from the top position.
Vernon Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ademaro Dos Anjos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dos Anjos trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wells is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Anjos is controlling Wells's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dos Anjos trying to keep a closed guard but Wells is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Anjos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wells stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Anjos is trying to keep Wells in close.
Dos Anjos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wells haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dos Anjos pulls Wells in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wells on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wells tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anjos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wells tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.#CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches with his opponent.
Dos Anjos throws a head punch that misses.
Wells looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos Anjos keeps control of Wells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Anjos prevents Wells from breaking the clinch.
Dos Anjos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wells.
Dos Anjos prevents Wells from breaking the clinch.
Dos Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dos Anjos blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ademaro Dos Anjos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Anjos 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ademaro Dos Anjos!
An out of breath Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Vernon Wells had this to say: 'Back to the gym!'.

Event: HFC KO 7 - Rodrigues vs Dylan
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Anjos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.#CL#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Dos Anjos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jukola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Anjos's brow.
Jukola lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Dos Anjos pulls guard successfully.
Jukola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jukola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Anjos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Anjos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dos Anjos trying to control but Jukola is working from the bottom.
Jukola trying to control the position here. #T1#
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Anjos forces his way into half guard.
Jukola is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anjos is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Anjos trying to control the action but Jukola is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jukola is holding on to half guard well.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Dos Anjos is controlling well.
Dos Anjos wants to pass the guard but Jukola is defending well.
Dos Anjos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jukola wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jukola is positioning himself well to prevent Dos Anjos advancing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jukola can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Dos Anjos is trying to control. Jukola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jab from Dos Anjos.#CUT#It looks like Simeoni Jukola has been cut.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jukola takes a step back to recover.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Anjos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a good, hard body kick but Jukola shrugs it off.
Dos Anjos staying out of range there.
Jukola throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos. #T4#
Dos Anjos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Dos Anjos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jukola defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a nice head kick!
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Jukola throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice body kick.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Jukola avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Jukola saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos 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#
Dos Anjos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jukola will feel that in the morning.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jukola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Anjos with a body shot.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses the body punch
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dos Anjos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dos Anjos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Anjos rather than just go for the knockout.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jukola catches Dos Anjos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos Anjos. #T1#
Dos Anjos connects with an inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.#CL#
Dos Anjos rushes Jukola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Dos Anjos dodges an elbow strike from Jukola.
A short uppercut from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Jukola avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dos Anjos fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.
Dos Anjos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jukola throws an elbow but misses.
Dos Anjos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dos Anjos blocks the elbow strike.
Jukola tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Nice elbow from Jukola.
Dos Anjos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jukola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands a nice knee to the body.
Dos Anjos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Anjos has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Dos Anjos avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Anjos. #T3#
Dos Anjos misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola digs a right hand into Dos Anjos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Anjos's gas tank.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola digs a right hand into Dos Anjos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Anjos's gas tank.
Jukola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dos Anjos.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Dos Anjos avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dos Anjos jumps guard but Jukola stands there with Dos Anjos around his waist. Dos Anjos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Dos Anjos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jukola is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jukola throws an elbow but misses.
Dos Anjos digs a right hand into Jukola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukola's gas tank.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Anjos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Dos Anjos trying to land knees to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Dos Anjos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Dos Anjos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dos Anjos lands a nice uppercut.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos 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#
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Dos Anjos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jukola if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws an overhand right that drops Jukola like a sack of potatoes! Dos Anjos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 21 - Khabib x Butcher
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Olsen closes the distance and pushes Dos Anjos back into the cage.
Dos Anjos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Anjos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos lands a hook that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Dos Anjos avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Olsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand.
Olsen lands with a left to the head.
Olsen misses with some punches.
Olsen blocks a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olsen after a bit of a struggle.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Anjos avoids it.
Olsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Olsen controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Dos Anjos.
Olsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Anjos is defending well for now.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Dos Anjos.
Olsen missing with knees to the body.
Olsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Olsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Anjos or not.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Olsen.
Dos Anjos gets through Olsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Olsen.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Olsen.
Olsen presses Dos Anjos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dos Anjos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##TD#
Dos Anjos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olsen uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Anjos, not yet.
Dos Anjos has a closed guard, preventing Olsen from standing up. #SUB#
Dos Anjos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olsen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anjos has a closed guard, preventing Olsen from standing up. #SU2#
Olsen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Olsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Anjos, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from Dos Anjos.
A short right from Olsen.
Dos Anjos avoids a wild elbow strike from Olsen.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Olsen lands with a right to the head.
Dos Anjos avoids a wild elbow strike from Olsen.
Olsen digs a right hand underneath Dos Anjos's ribcage. Dos Anjos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olsen.
Olsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos digs a right hand underneath Olsen's ribcage. Olsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olsen missing with knees to the body.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Anjos controls the action.
Dos Anjos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch. #T4#
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olsen tries a body shot but Dos Anjos blocks it.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dos Anjos successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Olsen stands up from Dos Anjos's guard - Olsen perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Olsen moves into range and clinches up with Dos Anjos.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Olsen as the two fighters clinch.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Olsen manages to get underhooks.
Olsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dos Anjos managing to block the knees to the body from Olsen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dos Anjos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Olsen dominated that round.
That's time! Dos Anjos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olsen tries to clinch up.
Dos Anjos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olsen's waist but Olsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Anjos off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Olsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Olsen clinches with his opponent.
Olsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
Dos Anjos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olsen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Olsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the head.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Dos Anjos. #T1#
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with an uppercut but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Olsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harry Olsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dos Anjos has Olsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademaro Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
Olsen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Anjos blocks with his arms.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Dos Anjos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Anjos avoids it.#T2#
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike.
Olsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olsen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Dos Anjos jumps guard.
Dos Anjos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olsen's guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos pushes down on Olsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Olsen is trying to stand up here but Dos Anjos is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Olsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Anjos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Dos Anjos stops Olsen from getting back to his feet.
Dos Anjos is looking to advance position but Olsen won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen is trying to stand.
Dos Anjos trying to control the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olsen defends it well.
Olsen is looking to escape.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Olsen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dos Anjos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Olsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Anjos circles away.
Olsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olsen tries to clinch but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Dos Anjos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch.
Olsen misses with the head strike.
Dos Anjos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos pushes Olsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dos Anjos managing to block the knees to the body from Olsen.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Olsen. #T1#
Dos Anjos managing to block the knees to the body from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Olsen misses with a body punch. #TD#
Dos Anjos gets control of Olsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dos Anjos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Olsen stands up and waves to Dos Anjos to follow him.
A lazy left from Dos Anjos finds it's target.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harry Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Olsen drives through and clinches with Dos Anjos against the cage.
Olsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Anjos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position but instead, Olsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dos Anjos into the cage.
Olsen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos avoiding damage as Olsen throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Dos Anjos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olsen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dos Anjos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen blocks a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Dos Anjos successfully pulls guard.
Ademaro Dos Anjos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Olsen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dos Anjos's body to avoid the submission. Dos Anjos has instead reached around Olsen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dos Anjos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 18 - Rodrigues x Slingin
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
Marley 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.#CL2#
Marley darts in and clinches Dos Anjos up against the cage.
Dos Anjos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Anjos misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dos Anjos breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Marley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Anjos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dos Anjos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marley's best efforts.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Marley is keeping busy.
Dos Anjos is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marley tries to pass to full mount but Dos Anjos defends it.
Dos Anjos wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos won't allow Marley to pass to mount.
Dos Anjos is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Anjos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marley prevents Dos Anjos from improving his position.
Marley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Anjos defending well though.
Dos Anjos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Anjos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Dos Anjos looking for submissions off his back.
Marley is stalling here. Dos Anjos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Marley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dos Anjos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Marley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Dos Anjos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marley is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anjos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dos Anjos wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Anjos is working away from the top position though.
Marley is pressing down on Dos Anjos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#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.
Marley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Anjos is one step ahead there.
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Anjos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Anjos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley keeping full guard, as Dos Anjos tries to pass.
Dos Anjos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dos Anjos keeps Marley at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Reagan Marley has been cut.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab. Marley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dos Anjos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dos Anjos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
Marley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dos Anjos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Dos Anjos. #T1#
Dos Anjos scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dos Anjos! Marley is out on his feet! Dos Anjos rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Marley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Marley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
After winning the bout, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Madness Fright Night 26
Date: Feb 19, 2020

#R1#
Wreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Wreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Wreaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Dos Anjos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Dos Anjos takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wreaker.
Wreaker lands with a light punch inside.
Wreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wreaker breaks the clinch. #TD#
Dos Anjos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wreaker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Anjos but great work by Wreaker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Wreaker stands up.
Dos Anjos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wreaker counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Wreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Wreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has a takedown stuffed.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wreaker sprawls well. Wreaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Anjos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademaro Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Wreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
Wreaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Wreaker misses.
Dos Anjos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wreaker sprawls well. Wreaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Anjos gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos Anjos. #T3#
Wreaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Dos Anjos catches Wreaker right on the button with a cross.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but Wreaker checks it
and Wreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Wreaker circles away.
Dos Anjos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dos Anjos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Wreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Wreaker throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Wreaker as he checks the leg kick.
Wreaker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dos Anjos connects with a solid leg kick.
Dos Anjos shoots in looking for a takedown but Wreaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Anjos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wreaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wreaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Wreaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arse Wreaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
That's time! Dos Anjos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Dos Anjos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wreaker was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Anjos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Wreaker has his feet on Dos Anjos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches up with Wreaker, looking for a takedown. Dos Anjos pushes Wreaker against the cage but Wreaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wreaker's coach down at Save America! TRUMP 2020! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wreaker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wreaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Wreaker as Dos Anjos shoots in.
Ademaro Dos Anjos is winning the standup battle so far.
Wreaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademaro Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wreaker is defending well for now.
Dos Anjos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wreaker prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Anjos misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Wreaker. #BC2#
Wreaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wreaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Wreaker circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wreaker! But no joy.
Dos Anjos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wreaker counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up but Wreaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wreaker blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wreaker! But no joy.#TD#
Wreaker gets caught napping as Dos Anjos dives in and scores a takedown. Wreaker manages to retain guard.
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wreaker is keeping the position for now.
Dos Anjos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wreaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Anjos's best efforts.#T3#
Wreaker is trying to stand.
Dos Anjos is keen to just control but Wreaker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is trying to work for a kimura but Wreaker is defending well.
Dos Anjos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wreaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dos Anjos passes into side control, despite Wreaker's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Dos Anjos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wreaker, who protects the arm well.
Wreaker is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dos Anjos tries for a kimura but Wreaker is defending well.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Wreaker is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dos Anjos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Anjos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
That's time! Dos Anjos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Wreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Anjos connects with the punch.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch there but Wreaker circles away.
Wreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch but Wreaker slips to the side
and Wreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Anjos 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 Wreaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wreaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dos Anjos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wreaker to the ground. Dos Anjos is now in Wreaker's guard.
Dos Anjos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Wreaker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wreaker has his hands on Dos Anjos's head, controlling the position.
Wreaker keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has gone for a leg lock! Wreaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Anjos's guard.#REVB#
Wreaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Anjos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Wreaker stands up from Dos Anjos's guard - Wreaker perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wreaker.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Wreaker is avoiding it.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wreaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Anjos with a body shot.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Wreaker throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Wreaker.
Dos Anjos moves to clinch but Wreaker breaks away
enabling Wreaker to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is getting worse.
Dos Anjos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wreaker is out of range and Dos Anjos settles back down.
It seemed like Wreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Dos Anjos wants to clinch
and Wreaker counters with a straight right hand.
Wreaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Wreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dos Anjos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Wreaker moves out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - Wreaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Wreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target. #T4#
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wreaker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademaro Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick that knocks Wreaker off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Dos Anjos.
Wreaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos gets slowly back to his feet.
Wreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Wreaker moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Wreaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arse Wreaker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch
and Wreaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Wreaker counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Wreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Wreaker tries to sprawl but Dos Anjos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wreaker is looking for a sweep. Dos Anjos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wreaker is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos wants to advance to full mount but Wreaker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Wreaker keeps moving. #T1#
Wreaker wants to sweep here but Dos Anjos controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has gone for a leg lock! Wreaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Anjos's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Wreaker stands and steps away. Dos Anjos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook to the body
and Wreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Wreaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wreaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos connects with a right hand. Wreaker shakes it off.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Wreaker moves away
and Wreaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
Wreaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick aimed at Wreaker's knee but Wreaker avoids it well.
Wreaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wreaker! But no joy.
Dos Anjos shoots in but Wreaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arse Wreaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and pushes Wreaker back into the cage.#BC2#
Wreaker manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown but Wreaker sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Anjos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wreaker checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Wreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Wreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademaro Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Anjos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wreaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot
and Wreaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arse Wreaker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wreaker avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
A little jabbing left from Wreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Wreaker is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice strike.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dos Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wreaker is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has gone for a leg lock! Wreaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Anjos's guard.#REVB##T1#
Dos Anjos is trying to control the position but Wreaker postures up. #SU2#
Wreaker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
and Wreaker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Anjos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wreaker! But no joy.
Dos Anjos misses with a right hand
and Wreaker counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Dos Anjos misses
and Wreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arse Wreaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arse Wreaker!
Arse Wreaker made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Ferocious Fights V
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taurus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Dos Anjos feinted with a counter takedown.
Taurus connects with a jab.#CL2#
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Anjos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dos Anjos counters with a single leg into guard. Taurus didn't expect that.
Dos Anjos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taurus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Anjos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dos Anjos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Anjos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Dos Anjos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Anjos prevents Taurus from getting back to his feet.
Taurus being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Dos Anjos cracks the inside of Taurus's front leg.
Taurus's coach down at Core Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taurus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Anjos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos 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. #CL2#
Taurus has managed to clinch.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Dos Anjos has the dominant position.
Dos Anjos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taurus prevents it.
Taurus prevents a body shot from Dos Anjos.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Dos Anjos has the dominant position.#TD#
Dos Anjos pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Dos Anjos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Taurus doesn't defend quickly enough and Dos Anjos has managed to lock this one up! Can Taurus escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dos Anjos on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ademaro Dos Anjos, 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: Thoroughbred Thursday VI
Date: Dec 19, 2019

#R1#
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Anjos momentarily.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook #TD2#
and Dos Anjos counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Dos Anjos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Anjos forces his way into 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!#SUB2#
Dos Anjos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smith tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dos Anjos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WPFA VII: Samsonov vs Philips
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
White wants to clinch up but Dos Anjos keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
White wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping busy. #SUB#
Dos Anjos in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. White tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dos Anjos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Anjos tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Anjos pulls his head out easily.
Dos Anjos trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Anjos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Dos Anjos controlling the action here. #T1#
Dos Anjos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Dos Anjos prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Dos Anjos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Anjos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Magomedov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CFC 5: Challengers
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Alexei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos advances to full mount.
Alexei is looking to get to half guard.
Dos Anjos controlling from the full mount.
Alexei has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dos Anjos controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alexei can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Anjos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alexei is now in Dos Anjos's guard. A big mistake from Dos Anjos there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alexei has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dos Anjos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alexei is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dos Anjos pulls down on the head and he's put Alexei to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ademaro Dos Anjos!

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