Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 61 : Oneil vs Kuznecov
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Ape tries to score with a low kick but Turtle moves his leg out of the way.
Ape misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch.
Turtle lands a knee to the body.
Turtle lands a knee to the body.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle is struggling to control the position.
Turtle working Ape over with knees to the body.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Turtle controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape tries a body shot but Turtle blocks it.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ape in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape is breathing heavily.
Turtle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ape.
Turtle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtle.
Turtle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ape.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turtle landing knees to the head.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Turtle scores a nice knee to the body.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turtle's elbow.
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ape in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Turtle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Turtle missing with knees to the body.
Turtle misses with a punch to the body.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turtle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms.
Turtle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turtles head.
Turtle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ape in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turtle.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.#T3#
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Turtle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtle.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Turtle's head.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ape's face.
Turtle lands a good knee to the midsection. Ape won't want to take too many of those.
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body.
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape working hard to break the clinch.
Turtle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ape's face.
Turtle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Ape avoiding damage as Turtle throws knees to the body.
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Ape blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms.
Turtle missing with knees to the body.
Turtle lands a nice 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!
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body.
Ape lands an uppercut.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ape is defending well for now.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Ape managing to block the knees to the body from Turtle.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Turtle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turtle tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle lands a good knee to the midsection. Ape won't want to take too many of those.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rubber Turtle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ape on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turtle.
Ape avoids the head kick by Turtle.
A counter left hand to the body from Ape misses its target.
Turtle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turtle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Turtle wants to counter with a clinch but Ape pushes him away.
Ape throws a lazy body kick
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turtle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape misses with a few strikes there.
Turtle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ape swings for the body but Turtle moves out of range.
Ape fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Ape misses with a straight right.
Turtle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Turtle down.
Ape with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Turtle pushes Ape up against the cage in a clinch.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Turtle checks a leg kick nicely.
Turtle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle lunges at Ape with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ape's hand. #ROC2#Ape is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Turtle.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but Ape blocks it.
Turtle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtle.
Ape seems to have got his legs back now.
Turtle looking to throw knees to the head but Ape is blocking nicely.
Turtle prevents a body shot from Ape.
Turtle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape blocks a body shot from Turtle. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtle.
Ape blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ape is defending well for now.
Turtle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turtle scores with a knee to the head.
Ape takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Turtle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turtle jerks Ape's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ape drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Turtle goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Turtle because Ape was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rubber Turtle!
Rubber Turtle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 50 : Al Dariush vs Winston
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Ape 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.
Jab, jab by Ape - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
Kallio throws a big counter combination but Ape scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ape misses with a hook.
Kallio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kallio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ape throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a one-two to the body.
Ape scores with the left hand. Kallio knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Ape.
Ape blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Kallio slams his shin into Ape's torso.
Kallio scores with a decent looking hook.
Ape scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
Kallio scores with a push kick.#T2#
Ape misses with a wild combination.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ape avoids it.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ape is looking to chop away at Kallio's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape throws a leg kick that misses.
Ape 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.
Ape pushes Kallio away with a front kick.
Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Nice body kick there by Kallio.#T3#
Ape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kallio's head backwards.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ape throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a series of strikes. Ape will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ape thumps Kallio with a low kick.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Ape stumbling back into the cage.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Ape. #T4#
Ape scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Kallio.
No joy there for Ape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ape on the side of the head.
Ape misses with a hook.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ape throws a low kick, looking for Kallio's leg but Kallio calmly moves out of range.
Kallio throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape misses with a kick to the body.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Kallio blocks the low kick.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.
Ape has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ape momentarily.
A low kick from Ape is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Ape. #ROC#Ape is rocked!
Ape avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Ape is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Kallio knocks out Ape with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kallio before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kallio picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
A victorious Kimmo Kallio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C270: Tosen vs Payer IV
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Vice loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Vice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Vice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Vice manages to avoid it.
Ape darts in trying to clinch
and Vice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vice cracks Ape with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vice misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice throws a sloppy head kick and Ape moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.
Vice throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape cracks Vice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Vice swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Vice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vice lands a slapping body shot.
Vice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Vice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ape counters with a good low kick that Vice was not able to check.
Vice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vice connects with the punch.
Vice throws a sloppy body shot
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Ape pushes Vice up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Vice swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vice lands with a short shot to the head.
Vice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Vice.
Vice misses with the head strike.
Vice trying to stall but Ape improves his position.
Vice looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Vice managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Vice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Vice throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Vice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Ape moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by Vice misses
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Miami Vice's cut even more.
Vice throws a series of strikes that have Ape backpedaling.
Vice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Ape misses the target.
Vice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vice throws a sloppy head kick and Ape moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.#KD#
Ape lands a big right hand that sends Vice crashing to the mat! Ape stays standing though and waves Vice back to his feet!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice misses with a head kick.
Ape looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Vice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance. #KD#
Ape feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vice sprawling to the canvas! Vice rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ape finish him?! #ROC#Vice is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Miami Vice's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ape avoids the head kick by Vice.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.
Ape misses with a lunging right hand
and Vice counters with a straight right hand.
Vice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ape counters with a big right hand! Oh Vice is in trouble here! Ape follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C262: Albatross vs Femme II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Seres forces Ape back against the cage and clinches.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seres.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seres throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Seres controls the action.
Seres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape is trying to force a seperation but Seres has the dominant position.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Ape landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Andor Seres has been cut.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seres backwards.
Ape tries a body shot but Seres blocks it.
Knees to the body from Ape.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Seres misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Seres lands with a left to the head.
Ape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Seres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1##BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Seres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ape. Ape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Seres staying out of range there.
Seres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Ape does no damage.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seres counters with a nice leg kick.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seres.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
Seres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seres defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seres jabs Ape right on the nose. Ape blinks but takes it well.#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!
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seres.
Seres throws a body shot but no joy.
Seres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Seres ducks down to avoid it.
Seres moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Seres tries to keep at a distance but Ape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Seres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ape cracks Seres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ape throws a hook but Seres blocks it.
Ape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seres.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seres blocks a head kick by Ape. #T3#
Seres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape takes one to the chin there.
Seres avoids the body shot from Ape.
Ape 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.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Seres counters with an outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Seres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ape on the side of the head.#TD2#
Seres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seres stopping the sweep attempt from Ape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape controls Seres momentarily but Seres frees himself.
Seres content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ape wants to get back to his feet but Seres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andor Seres's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seres is able to avoid easily.
Seres scores with a decent looking hook.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Seres slips under a jab.
It seemed like Seres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seres throws a right hand that Ape ducks under and follows up with a left that Ape also avoids with ease.
Seres with a hook.
Ape misses with an uppercut.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Seres moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Seres.
Andor Seres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Seres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seres clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Seres there.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Seres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ape keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ape trying to control from the bottom.
Seres wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy. #T2#
Seres not doing much here.
Seres wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy.
Ape is trying to control but can't.
Seres not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Seres blocks the leg kick.
Ape throws a head kick but Seres moves out of range.
Seres blocks a head kick by Ape.
Good exchange - Seres coming out on top.
Ape throws a low kick, looking for Seres's leg but Seres calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Seres checks a low kick from Ape.
Seres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
Seres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ape.
Seres dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut!
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ape drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Seres moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape lands a right hand.
Seres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seres struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
Seres is breathing heavily.#BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ape throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Ape misses with a straight left.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Seres moves out of range easily.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Seres.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Seres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seres lands with a hook. Ape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seres. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Ape misses the target. #CL#
Ape has Seres up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch but Seres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seres throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Seres slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Seres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andor Seres's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Seres with a nice cross.
Nice body kick there by Ape.
Seres avoids the head kick by Ape.
Ape moves away from the strike by Seres.
Seres scores with a jab.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
Sloppy strikes from Ape. Those never looked like landing.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ape throws a leg kick but Seres sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seres looks for a takedown but Ape sprawls well.
Ape misses with a shot to the body
and Seres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seres misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seres scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
Ape is looking to clinch but Seres is avoiding it.
Ape slips under a jab.
Ape half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Seres.
Nice defenses there by Seres.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Ape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Seres blocks a leg kick.
Seres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seres tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seres moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Seres as he connects with a hook.
Seres throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape misses with a hook
and Seres counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Seres dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut!
Seres misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Seres blocks the 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!
Seres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Seres moves away from the strike by Ape.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ape takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Seres blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Ape clinches up with Seres and pushes him back against the cage.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seres is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Seres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seres lands with a left to the head.
Seres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape blocking some punches.
Seres lands with a right to the head.
Ape blocks a body shot from Seres.
Seres misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Seres blocks it.
Seres avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Seres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seres is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Seres blocks with his arms.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Seres working aggressively here.
Seres has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Seres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seres. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape digs a right hand underneath Seres's ribcage. Seres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Seres lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Ape is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seres cracks Ape with a nice body shot.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seres.
Seres lands with a short shot to the head.
Seres creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ape's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ape drops to his knees and Seres pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Seres!
Andor Seres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Marciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
Ape misses with a hook
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ape checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape misses with a head kick.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape 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.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Ape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Ape throws a big counter head kick but Marciano avoids it with no problem.
Marciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
Marciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ape counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marciano's knee momentarily.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ape is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciano with a nice calf kick.
Ape on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ape cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Ape throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ape falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Our winner, Mikey Marciano, 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: C248: Obama vs Giovanni III
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Crenshaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Crenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ape throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ape! Crenshaw is out on his feet! Ape rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Crenshaw is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Crenshaw is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Don Crenshaw had this to say: 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.

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

#R1#
Yrkje smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ape 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.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
Yrkje tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Ape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ape throws a fast counter high kick but Yrkje manages to duck under it in time.
Yrkje scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape throws a leg kick
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yrkje crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ape - the referee stops the clock and Yrkje gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ape. Yrkje manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a leg kick.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yrkje throws out the jab.
Ape now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick
and Yrkje counters with a three punch combo that has Ape backing up. Ape nods at Yrkje to acknowledge the strikes.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yrkje slips under a jab.
Yrkje is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ape.
Yrkje avoids the head kick by Ape.
Yrkje tries to counter by clinching up but Ape breaks away and moves out of range.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yrkje avoids the head kick by Ape.
An attempted straight right counter from Yrkje misses the target.#T2#
Ape takes one on the button.
Yrkje buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Ape misses.
Ape throws a head kick that misses
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yrkje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ape tries to get set, Yrkje tries to push him back and clinch up but Ape manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yrkje doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Ape slips under a jab.
Ape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape throws a head kick but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape tries to work over Yrkje's front leg with a kick but Yrkje checks it.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje looks to land a body kick but Ape moved away.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Yrkje!
Ape throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje lands a head shot.
Yrkje tries to move into range but Ape moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Yrkje misses.
Ape replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yrkje blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big right from Ape misses.
Yrkje scores with a nice body kick.
Ape on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yrkje. Yrkje obviously looking to wear him down.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Yrkje throws a leg kick but Ape sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yrkje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ape can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape throws a leg kick but Yrkje sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yrkje 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.
A low kick from Ape misses #CL#
and Yrkje counters by clinching up.
Ape is trying to break the clinch but Yrkje has him pressed against the cage.
Yrkje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape. #TD#
Yrkje gets control of Ape's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yrkje will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
Ape engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ape passes Yrkje's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Ape is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Yrkje manages to get to full guard.
Ape looking to pass the guard.
Yrkje has control of Ape's left arm, preventing Ape from doing any damage. #SU2#
Ape stands up from Yrkje's guard - Ape perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ape throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.#T3#
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toby Keith Yrkje is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yrkje moves in looking to clinch but Ape pushes him off.
Ape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ape misses the target.
Donk. Yrkje catches Ape right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Ape clinches. #T4#
Ape tries to break the clinch but Yrkje is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yrkje is working Ape over against the cage.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Yrkje blocks with his arms.
Ape working aggressively here.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ape throws a head kick that Yrkje semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yrkje throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yrkje blocks a jab.
Yrkje is looking to counter the offense by Ape and move into the clinch.
Yrkje tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje'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. 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#
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ape misses the jab.
Yrkje is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ape throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
Nice shot lands for Yrkje.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje misses with a hook.#T1#
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yrkje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ape tries to clinch up.
Yrkje chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ape. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ape.#T2##CL#
Yrkje has managed to clinch.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yrkje.
Yrkje pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yrkje blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yrkje jumps guard but Ape turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Yrkje.
Yrkje blocks an uppercut.
Yrkje prevents a body shot from Ape. #TD#
Yrkje pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape won't allow Yrkje to sweep him here.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Ape from controlling successfully.
Ape showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ape trying to control the position from guard on top but Yrkje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ape engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ape wants to pass the guard but Yrkje is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yrkje fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ape misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape working aggressively here.
Yrkje scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape. #BC2#
Ape breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Keith Yrkje showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yrkje 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Keith Yrkje!
An out of breath Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C233: Albatross vs Femme
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Coryatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coryatt tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coryatt lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Coryatt lands but Ape takes it in his stride.
Ape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coryatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coryatt. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coryatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ape avoids the head kick by Coryatt.
Coryatt misses the shot to the body.
Coryatt scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coryatt.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coryatt throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Ape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coryatt just manages to avoid it.
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot.
Coryatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ape. Ape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Coryatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coryatt.
Ape throws a quick counter head kick but Coryatt was just out of range.
Coryatt's coach down at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coryatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coryatt misses with a two punch combination.
Coryatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ape throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Ape.
Ape backing away here, and Coryatt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coryatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coryatt throws a low kick, looking for Ape's leg but Ape calmly moves out of range.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Coryatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
Ape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coryatt misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape slips a jab from Coryatt.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Coryatt throws a lazy head kick
and Ape counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coryatt throws a big shot that misses.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low 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!
Coryatt lands with a good body shot.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coryatt.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coryatt looks to land a combination. Ape sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coryatt throws a nice head kick!
Ape scores with the left hand. Coryatt knows he should have avoided that one.
Ape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chris Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ape blocks the leg kick.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Coryatt throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
Coryatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ape slips a jab and a cross from Coryatt.
Ape looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut.
Ape thinks about countering with a head kick.
Coryatt misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape takes one on the button.
Coryatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coryatt throws out the jab.
Coryatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Coryatt throws a right hand that Ape ducks under and follows up with a left that Ape also avoids with ease.
Ape throws a big counter combination but Coryatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coryatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ape checks a low kick from Coryatt.
Coryatt jabs Ape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Coryatt looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Coryatt throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Coryatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a leg kick
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Coryatt is rocked!
Coryatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Coryatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Ape is looking to clinch.
Coryatt looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Coryatt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ape had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
Ape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape landing knees to the head.
A short right from Coryatt on the inside.
Ape jerks Coryatt's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Coryatt drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ape goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ape because Coryatt was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grey Ape!
Our winner, Grey Ape, 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: C222: Giovanni vs Obama II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Ape misses with a body shot.
Adderley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ape paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Ape slips under a jab from Adderley.
Adderley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ape throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley.
Adderley misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape lands a nice shot that snaps Adderley's head back.
Ape moves forwards but Adderley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
Ape blocks a jab.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Ape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adderley just manages to avoid it.
Adderley blocks a low kick nicely.
Adderley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ape slips a jab from Adderley.#T1#
Ape uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adderley has time to react.
A big right from Ape misses.
Adderley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Ape.
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ape clinches with his opponent.
Ape missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adderley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adderley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
Adderley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ape finds it's way round the side to connect with Adderley's head.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Ape was looking to counter with a kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley slips under a jab.
Ape throws a jab when Adderley was well out of range.
Adderley is looking to land body kicks.
Ape feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Ape.#T2#
Adderley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ape in his tracks. #CL#
Adderley tries to keep at a distance but Ape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adderley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Adderley breaks from the clinch.
Ape keeps Adderley at a distance using the push kick.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adderley throws out the jab.
Adderley with a nice cross.
Adderley misses with a few strikes there.
Ape throws a leg kick
and Adderley counters with a thumping low kick.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Adderley coming out on top.#CL#
Adderley gets tackled into the cage by Ape. Ape maintains the clinch.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Ape breaks the clinch. #T3#
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adderley's head backwards.
A big right from Adderley misses.
Adderley avoids the head kick by Ape.
Ape slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adderley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape throws a sloppy body shot
and Adderley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adderley connects with a body shot that sends Ape's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Ape. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adderley misses with a straight left.
Ape moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses Adderley's front leg but catches the back leg as Adderley tries to avoid it.
Adderley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ape.
Ape scores with a punch to the head.
Adderley throws an off balance right hand
and Ape counters with a leg kick.
Adderley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4##CL#
Ape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Adderley lands an elbow just above Ape 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape keeps control of Adderley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adderley lands a shoulder strike.
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adderley's efforts to push away.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adderley tries to circle away but Ape has him pinned against the cage.
Adderley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
A bone on bone clash there as Adderley blocks the leg kick.
Adderley misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ape showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adderley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
That's time! Ape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adderley misses with a straight left.
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ape walks into a stiff left hand from Adderley.
Adderley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Adderley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ape counters with a head kick. That will keep Adderley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape misses with a hook.
Adderley misses with a wild combination.
Ape thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adderley blocks a jab.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Adderley.
Ape lands a jab.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
Ape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adderley slips under a jab.
Adderley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses Adderley's front leg but catches the back leg as Adderley tries to avoid it.
Adderley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ape thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adderley if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Adderley misses the target.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Ape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ape throws a counter high kick but Adderley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Adderley avoids it.
Ape is looking to slow Adderley down with leg kicks.
Adderley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape slips a straight right by Adderley.
Adderley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adderley jabs at Ape's body.#T2#
Ape has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Ape.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adderley misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Adderley cracks Ape with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ape lands a head kick!
Ape connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adderley. Adderley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adderley can do to turn this around?
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Adderley misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a good low kick that Adderley was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adderley doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Adderley lands with an overhand left.
Ape misses with a hook
and Adderley counters with a low kick, right behind Ape 's knee.
Adderley checks a low kick from Ape.
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adderley.
Adderley misses the jab.
Adderley blocks a jab.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Adderley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adderley checks a leg kick.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Adderley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Adderley throws a leg kick
and Ape counters with a nice body kick.
Adderley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
Ape moves away from the strike by Adderley.
Ape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ape lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Ape looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adderley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Ape.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adderley's sensitive parts.
Adderley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adderley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ape misses the jab.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Adderley slips the punch.
Adderley wants to slow Ape down by chopping away at his legs.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Adderley slips the punch.
Adderley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape connects with a body shot that sends Adderley's belly button to the back.
Ape throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adderley is able to avoid easily.
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Adderley ducks down to avoid it.
Adderley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Adderley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adderley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ape.
Ape slips under a jab from Adderley.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ape blocks a jab.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Adderley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adderley lands with a right hand.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adderley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
Adderley connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Ape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape misses with a low kick.
Adderley lunges at Ape with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ape's hand.
Adderley misses with a straight left.
Ape lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adderley.
Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adderley is looking to score with low kicks.
Ape tries to land a leg kick but Adderley saw it coming and moves away.
Ape throws a leg kick but Adderley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape scores with a hook.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Ape throws a right hand that misses
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
Adderley throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adderley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Ape moves away from the strike by Adderley.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ape lands with a straight right. Adderley didn't see that one coming.
Adderley throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Adderley lands but Ape takes it in his stride.
Adderley misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Adderley. #T2#
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adderley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Adderley.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adderley.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses Adderley's front leg but catches the back leg as Adderley tries to avoid it.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
Ape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ape cracks Adderley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adderley lands with a shot to the body.
Adderley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ape tries to clinch there but Adderley circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adderley. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape. #T3#
A big left from Adderley misses.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Adderley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Adderley.
Ape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ape with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Adderley. Those never looked like landing.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adderley lands a body shot.
Hakeem Adderley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
Adderley cracks Ape with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
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!
Ape connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adderley. Adderley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
Adderley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Adderley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adderley on the side of the head.
Adderley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adderley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adderley. That's going to slow Ape down.
Ape's corner calls for a 1-2. Ape obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adderley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Adderley does no damage.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adderley.
Adderley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Adderley settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adderley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ape cracks Adderley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakeem Adderley.
Well Ape has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
An out of breath Grey Ape thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Voluspa misses with a takedown
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nori Voluspa has been cut.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voluspa showed some decent athleticism there.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voluspa wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy.
Ape controlling the position well.
Voluspa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ape knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Ape avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Voluspa trying to control from half guard but Ape is working away.
Ape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Voluspa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ape is trying to control but can't.
Voluspa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voluspa lands a nice short elbow.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions.
Voluspa stops Ape from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voluspa is nestled in close to Ape, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Ape is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Ape is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ape doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voluspa.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ape sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Ape gets full guard.#SU2#
Voluspa gets to his feet. Ape looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown but Ape manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voluspa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Ape.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ape tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ape to the ground. Ape escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ape throws a counter high kick but Voluspa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Voluspa blocks a head kick by Ape.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ape's waist but Ape gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side.
Voluspa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ape defends well and Voluspa ends up having to push Ape into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ape to the mat! Ape manages to get full guard.
Voluspa preventing the sweep.
Ape will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Ape looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Voluspa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape pulls Voluspa in to control the position.
Ape controls Voluspa momentarily but Voluspa frees himself.
Voluspa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ape is looking to stand up but Voluspa isn't so interested in that idea.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ape's head.
Voluspa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ape works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nori Voluspa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Voluspa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ape pinned against the cage. Ape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.
Ape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voluspas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but Ape shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voluspa shoots in but Ape avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Voluspa moves out of range easily.
Ape is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa wants to clinch
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Voluspa.
Voluspa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ape misses with a looping left.
Ape throws a head kick but Voluspa moves out of range.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ape sprawls well. Ape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voluspa gets slowly back to his feet.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a takedown but Ape manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voluspa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ape throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voluspa momentarily.
Voluspa fails to land the takedown.
Voluspa shoots in but no luck this time.
Voluspa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voluspa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromApe.
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2##TD2#
Ape gets caught flat footed, as Voluspa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ape has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Voluspa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voluspa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ape pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voluspa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.
Voluspa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ape after a bit of a struggle.
Ape gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voluspa.
Voluspa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ape gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Ape.#T3#
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely.
Voluspa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voluspa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ape appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ape lands a jab.
Ape lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Voluspa crumples to the floor! Ape milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C211: Kronos vs McWrestler III
Date: Jul 16, 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.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape throws out a counter right but Norling avoids it with no problem.
Ape 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.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ape throws a shot to the body.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Ape moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Norling blocks it. #BC2#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Ape misses
and Norling counters with a two punch combo.
Ape lands a high kick!
Norling loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Ape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape unleashes a big counter combination but Norling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape cracks Norling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ape throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Norling counters with a nice right hand that sends Ape toppling to the canvas! Ape scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norling finish him?!#ROC#Ape is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Norling darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ape's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Norling before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Norling!
In his post fight interview, Nils Norling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Smith looks to clinch
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Ape throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Ape against the cage. #T1#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ape is controlling him.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Ape avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ape manages to break the clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Ape 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.
Ape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith jabs Ape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith tries to clinch but Ape is having none of it.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith. #T3#
Ape pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Ape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape scores with a knee to the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Ape scores with a knee to the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Smith digs a good hook to Ape's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to clinch up but Ape circles away and keeps his distance.
Ape is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Ape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Ape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ape 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.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Ape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ape throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith cracks Ape with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ape shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ape counters with a leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ape shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chad Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape landing knees to the head. #CUT2#Chad Smith's cut is getting worse.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch.
Ape lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ape can do to turn this around?
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith works on Ape's body with a couple of short punches.
Ape is breathing heavily.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Ape is rocked!
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ape off his feet! Ape tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Smith!
In his post fight interview, Chad Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Mountain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Ape slips a straight right by Mountain.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ape.
Mountain wants to slow Ape down by chopping away at his legs.
Ape thumps Mountain with a low kick.
Mountain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape misses with a double jab.
Ape feints and then cracks Mountain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mountain down.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ape darts in and clinches Mountain up against the cage.
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ape.
Ape lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain. #T1#
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mountain tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Ape lands an uppercut.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ape obliges.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mountain blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape throws a front kick aimed at Mountain's knee but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Mountain scores with the left hand. Ape knows he should have avoided that one.
Ape throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Ape appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Ape scores with a nice head shot.
Ape pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Ape fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain checks a low kick from Ape.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mountain misses with a right hand
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ape tests Mountain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mountain!
Mountain avoids the head kick by Ape.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mountain checks it well.
Mountain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Ape there.
Mountain catches Ape with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ape misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ape is looking to chop away at Mountain's legs.
Mountain feints a counter leg kick.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Ape tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape avoids the body shot from Mountain. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Ape blocks the leg kick.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ape moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Ape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Ape. #CL#
Ape drives through and clinches with Mountain against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
A short left from Mountain.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ape.
Mountain trying to control the position but instead, Ape has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mountain into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mountain avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape slips a jab from Mountain.
Mountain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ape on the side of the head.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Ape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ape throws out a leg kick but Mountain moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Mountain counters with a body kick.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ape misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but Mountain avoided it.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Ape does it's job there.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ape, as that shot connected.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Ape misses with a straight left.
Ape looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Mountain avoids it.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ape takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mountain checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mountain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.#T2#
Mountain lands a glancing blow to the side of Ape's head.
Mountain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ape. Ape obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mountain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mountain misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Mountain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mountain.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Mountain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ape doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
Nice shot lands for Mountain.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Ape throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Mountain with a hook.
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ape throws a leg kick but Mountain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Ape.
Mountain misses with a leg kick.
Ape misses with a hook
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ape throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountain.
Mountain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Ape darts in and clinches Mountain up against the cage.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Mountain avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mountain misses with some punches. #T4#
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands. #BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ape lands a head kick!
Mountain blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape 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 Mountain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mountain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape throws a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
Ape throws a leg kick but Mountain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mountain misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Mountain digs a good hook to Ape's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mountain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape needs to keep his hands up - Mountain had a free shot at his head there.
Ape with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kaki Mountain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Mountain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mountain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromApe.
Ape uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mountain has time to react.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Mountain with a nice calf kick.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ape moves into the clinch successfully.
Mountain tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mountain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
Mountain is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Mountain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mountain misses with a punch to the body.
Ape landing knees to the body.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ape working aggressively here. #BC#
Ape breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ape scores with a decent looking hook.
Ape changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain flicks out a counter leg kick but Ape steps away.
Ape wants to slow Mountain down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ape.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mountain checks it well.
A big left from Ape misses.
Mountain moves forwards but Ape connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a good, hard body kick but Ape shrugs it off.
Ape pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mountain is out of range and Ape settles back down.
Ape misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Ape 's knee.
Ape comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mountain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mountain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ape's sensitive parts. #T3#
Mountain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mountain throws out a powerful jab.
Ape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Mountain is looking to score with low kicks.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Ape.
Mountain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ape connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mountain scrambles back to his feet.
Ape looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Ape lands a leg kick that knocks Mountain off balance momentarily.
Ape throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Ape coming out on top.
Ape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain misses with a right hand
and Ape finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Mountain is looking to slow Ape down with leg kicks.
Mountain checks a low kick from Ape.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Ape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain is looking to score with low kicks.
Ape tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
Mountain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mountain.
Mountain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mountain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ape misses with a kick to the body
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Ape was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Grey Ape did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ape throws a sloppy body shot
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Ape steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ape staying out of range there.
Mountain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Ape tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain lands with an uppercut that bounces Ape off the cage and back into range.
Ape connects with a crisp jab.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ape blocks it well.
Mountain scores with the left hand. Ape knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Ape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Ape throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ape scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Mountain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mountain checks a leg kick nicely.
Mountain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Ape throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mountain.
Mountain tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.#CL#
Ape closes the distance and clinches.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Mountain avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mountain.
Mountain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mountain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards. #ROC2#Ape is rocked!
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ape taking a breather.
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Ape seems to have got his legs back now.
Mountain avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Mountain stalling.
Mountain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mountain pushes Ape against the cage. Mountain is working some dirty boxing. Mountain pushes off with a quick right hook! Ape goes down! Ape tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mountain moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaki Mountain! Kaki Mountain retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Kaki Mountain 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: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Ape clobbers Dudley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ape misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Ape lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ape.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Dudley takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage. #T1#
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Ape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dudley's face. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Dudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dudley 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.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Ape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Ape has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Good body shot from Ape.
Dudley gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Dudley is blocking nicely.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
Dudley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ape tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Ape takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ape.
Dudley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Ape in his tracks for a moment.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ape stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Dudley tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ape. That snapped Dudley's head back.
Dudley moves forwards but Ape connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Ape clinches up against the cage.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Ape avoiding damage.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape lands a body punch.
Ape avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape pushes Dudley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Ape lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape prevents a body shot from Dudley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ape.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Ape.
Ape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ape is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ape has his back to the cage.
Ape just leaning against Dudley, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Ape lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Ape lands a left hand.
Ape landing knees to the head.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Ape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dudley's face. #T4#
Ape has Dudley pressed against the cage.
Dudley tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ape presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Ape closes the distance and pushes Dudley back into the cage.
Ape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ape avoiding damage.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ape.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Dudley avoids the damage to the body.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape tries to stall but Dudley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley lands a nice elbow.
Ape misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ape is looking to control Dudley's arms but Dudley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ape has his back to the cage.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Ape 's eye.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Ape is pushing Dudley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dudley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dudley lands an elbow just above Ape 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dudley blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Ape is trying to stall.
Dudley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Ape.
Dudley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Dudley.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dudley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dudley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudley.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ape or not.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms. #T4#
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Ape's ribcage. Ape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dudley cracks Ape with a nice body shot.
Dudley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Ape blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Dudley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ape's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ape 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Smart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ape connects with a jab.#CL#
Smart gets tackled into the cage by Ape. Ape maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ape digs a right hand underneath Smart's ribcage. Smart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Smart scores with a shoulder strike.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Ape. #T1#
Smart lands a right hand.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Smart gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
A knee to the head by Ape. #CUT#It looks like Peter Smart has been cut.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smart's elbow.
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
A short left from Smart.
Smart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Smart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape stalls.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Smart can't break the clinch. #T3#
Smart tries to score a body lock takedown but Ape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ape after a bit of a struggle.
Smart blocks a body shot from Ape.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Ape - that landed with a thud.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks a body shot from Ape.
Smart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ape gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Smart scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape looking to stall.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape lands a left hand.
Smart lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.
Ape gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smart misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Smart is blocking nicely.
Smart avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Smart'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#
Ape slips under a jab from Smart.
Ape stuffs the takedown.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Ape closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
Smart thows a leg kick but Ape checks it
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Ape motions for Smart to come forward. Ape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smart connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smart.
Smart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Smart counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape pushes Smart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
An elbow from Smart crashes against the mat.
Smart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Ape is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Ape kicks Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Ape throws a hook but Smart blocks it.
Ape uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2##TD2#
Smart drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ape manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smart blocks it.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Smart tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Smart is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Good body shot from Ape.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
Ape blocking some punches.
Ape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smart tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage. #T3#
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smart lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smart.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smart up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape blocking some punches.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Nice body punch from Smart.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow. #T4#
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Ape working Smart over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ape.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Smart gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape is pressed up against the cage. Smart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ape down to the mat. Ape avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape slips a straight right by Smart.
Ape misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Smart's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Ape is predictable there #TD2#
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smart throwing shots but Ape is blocking nicely.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ape's head.
Ape is staying active underneath Smart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Ape is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ape defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ape makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ape.
Smart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Smart stands up over Ape, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ape pulls Smart in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ape keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ape is keeping the position for now.
Smart cracks Ape with a solid left hand.
Smart sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ape's half guard.
Ape is refusing to be controlled, as Smart sits in half guard.
Ape is positioning himself well to prevent Smart advancing to mount.
Ape is staying active underneath Smart, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Ape makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ape lands a high kick!
Ape scores with a nice strike.
Smart misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Smart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smart.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape tries to work over Smart's front leg with a kick but Smart checks it.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Ape blocks a jab.
Ape defending well as Smart loads up on a big left hand.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape scores with a head kick.
Smart works the jab nicely.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Smart seems unphased. #ROC#Smart is rocked!
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smart is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape catches Smart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ape takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Smart tried to score with a low kick but Ape checks it.
Ape half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Smart coming out on top.
Smart avoids the head kick by Ape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Smart seems unphased.
Ape throws a monster overhand right that drops Smart! Ape follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
Our winner, Grey Ape, 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: Castellana vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Ape throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #CL2#
Smith rushes Ape and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape lands a knee to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Smith with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape slowing the pace effectively.
Ape landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ape lands a body punch.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Ape is blocking nicely.
Ape misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith is leaning against Ape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ape is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ape wants to stall.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
A knee to the head by Ape.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
A short left from Smith.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Smith digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ape holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agent Smith.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement 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!
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ape walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot by Ape.
Ape throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith moves out of range as Ape strikes.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Ape's torso.
Ape blocks a jab.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ape lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ape backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Ape manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Ape.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A jab from Ape misses.
Ape uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ape is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Ape pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Ape settles back down.
Ape tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Ape is predictable there
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Ape showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Ape.
Ape connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
Nice shot by Smith.
Ape pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Ape is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Ape is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ape connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Ape.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ape.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Ape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ape is out of range.
Smith circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ape drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smith follows Ape to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agent Smith!
A victorious Agent Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Morris
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ape instigates a clinch.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knuckles 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.
Ape stalling in the clinch.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape lands a nice knee to the body.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knuckles is defending well for now.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knuckles.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knuckles.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knuckles managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Ape blocks it. #T3#
Ape scores with a knee to the head.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ape is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knuckles blocking some punches. #T4#
Ape tries a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks it.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Knuckles avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks it.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Ape.
Knuckles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Knuckles as he checks the leg kick.
Knuckles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Ape moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knuckles blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knuckles digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank. #T1#
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape wants to stall.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Knuckles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckles pushes Ape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
Ape working Knuckles over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Knuckles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape looking to stall.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Ape.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape landing knees to the head.
Ape is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ape landing knees to the head. #T4#
Knees to the body from Ape.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Ape lands a nice shot to the body.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape presses Knuckles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Ape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Knuckles being controlled against the cage.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knuckles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Knuckles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ape there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ape lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ape misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Knuckles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark!
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
Ape throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ape with a body shot.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
A shot to the liver by Ape. Beautiful body shot.
Ape throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knuckles misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ape throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knuckles counters with a low kick, right behind Ape 's knee.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a sloppy body shot
and Ape counters with a series of strikes. Knuckles will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
Ape fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Knuckles dodges the punch combination from Ape. #T3#
Knuckles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Knuckles steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ape takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knuckles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ape wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs.
Ape throws a leg kick but Knuckles checks it.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Ape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckles counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ape.
Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ape lands an overhand right.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knuckles is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Ape misses.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ape is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Knuckles tries a quick counter leg kick but Ape is wise to it.
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
Ape wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
A head kick misses from Ape. #CL#
Ape drives through and clinches with Knuckles against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ape 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but Ape moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Ape circles away.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Ape's ribs.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith 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.
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Ape throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Ape's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ape misses the target. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Ape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Ape lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #T3#
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith is trying to break free.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ape lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Ape blocking some punches.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.#T4#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Smith.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
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 Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ape misses with a hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape lands a head kick!
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Ape misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith thuds a left hand into Ape's body.
Ape 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ape gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith letting Ape take a breather here.#T1#
A short left from Ape.
Smith avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ape.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Ape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ape's brow.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape landing knees to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
Smith tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ape scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Ape tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Ape circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is working Ape over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ape.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a jab from Ape.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Ape and move into the clinch position.
Smith tries to clinch but Ape moves away
and Ape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Ape up against the cage.
Ape prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ape tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ape there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ape looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Ape has the dominant position.
Smith lands a body punch.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Ape is rocked!
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ape is pressed against the cage. Smith pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ape! Two more big strikes from Smith and Ape crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Smith!
After the fight, Chad Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boomer
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee moves out of range as Ape strikes.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ape throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ape lands a high kick!
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
Ape throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ape.
Ape tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Ape is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ape throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Ape cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Ape 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.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Ape connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a head shot.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Ape lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ape looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Lee settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ape counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Lee moves away from the strike by Ape.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ape.
Ape staying out of range there.
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee is looking to wear down Ape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee slips a straight right by Ape.#T4#
Ape scores with a head kick.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Ape coming out on top.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ape counters with a body kick that stops Lee in his tracks momentarily.
Lee throws a hook but Ape blocks it.
Lee takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Ape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee scores with a hook.
Ape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Ape flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ape throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape slips under a jab.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ape tries to clinch up.
Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Ape avoided it.
Ape wants to clinch.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ape.#T1#
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ape misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
Ape tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Ape moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Lee misses with an uppercut. Ape saw that one coming.
Ape appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Ape misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape throws a big counter head kick but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Ape dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee cracks Ape with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick lands for Ape.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Ape misses.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Ape.
Ape avoids the head kick by Lee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ape just manages to avoid it.
Ape throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
A good leg kick by Ape.
That kick from Ape tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ape.
Ape throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ape thumps Lee with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape feints a counter leg kick.
Lee avoids the head kick by Ape.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Ape lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ape, as that shot connected.
Ape tries to clinch up.
Ape misses with a hook
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Ape 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee 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.
Lee swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Lee with a jab.
Ape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee avoids the head kick by Ape.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A low kick from Ape is predictable there
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Ape.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee slips a jab from Ape.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Ape checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Lee scores with a body shot.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Lee feinted there with a counter 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!
Lee connects with a jab.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ape.
Ape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ape paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee misses the jab.
Ape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Good exchange - Ape coming out on top.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ape. #T3#
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Lee throws a hook but Ape blocks it.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Ape takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Lee defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Ape moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ape slips under a jab.#T4#
Ape on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee connects with a body shot.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee cracks Ape with an open hand slap.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ape's head.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
A determined Jimmy Lee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Boomer
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ape has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Dong avoids the damage to the body.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Long Hung Dong has been cut.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dong is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong stalling in the clinch.
Dong tries to pull guard but Ape holds him up against the cage and eventually Dong drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ape lands an uppercut.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Ape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Ape.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
Ape is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Ape with a knee to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dong avoids it.
Ape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape is trying to break the clinch but Dong is controlling him.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ape working aggressively here.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Dong blocks a body shot from Ape.
Dong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Dong misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ape is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Ape landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong tries to pull guard but Ape holds him up against the cage and eventually Dong drops back down to his feet.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape has had enough of the clinch but Dong keeps him there for the moment.
Dong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong tries to pull guard but Ape forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Hung Dong.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ape lands a right hand.
Ape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong 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.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Ape takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ape checks it well.
Ape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape blocks a low kick nicely.
Ape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong misses with a double jab.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.#CL#
Ape closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ape breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Hung Dong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dong misses with a combination
and Ape counters with a one-two to the body.
Dong throws a series of punches but Ape moves out of range.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Ape moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong is looking to clinch.
Ape works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Ape slips under a jab from Dong.
Ape scores with a leg kick.
Ape misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Ape shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Ape scores with the left hand. Dong knows he should have avoided that one.
Ape throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Ape moved away.
Dong motions for Ape to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Dong backs away, Ape returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ape throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ape comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Dong forces Ape back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ape.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Dong.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Dong is trying to pull guard but Ape turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dong jumps guard but Ape turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ape is trying to break the clinch but Dong is controlling him.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Dong avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Dong blocking some punches.
Dong avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Dong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ape smiles and moves away.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Hung Dong.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong throws a series of punches but Ape moves out of range.
Ape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ape thuds his shin into the meat of Dong's side.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Ape was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong's head backwards.
Ape swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Dong responds with a good body kick, but Ape manages to step out the way in time.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Ape swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ape misses with a head kick. #T4#
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ape misses its target.
Ape is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Ape tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Ape throws a body kick that misses.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Dong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Dong.
Dong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ape lands with an overhand left.
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 Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Long Hung Dong'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dong misses with a straight left.
Ape throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Ape throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Dong slips a jab from Ape.
Ape misses with the body kick
and Dong counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Ape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Dong. #T1#
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dong lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dong is trying to pull guard but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dong is defending well for now.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Dong blocks a body shot from Ape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape working aggressively here.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape prevents a body shot from Dong.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Dong tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Hung Dong.
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!
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape landing knees to the body.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ape breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape lands with a straight right. Dong didn't see that one coming.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Ape saw that one coming.
Ape walks into a stiff left hand from Dong.
Ape tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ape slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Ape tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Dong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Ape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.#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!
Ape misses with a kick to the body.
Dong misses with a body kick.#CL#
Ape takes the fight into the clinch.
Dong tries to pull guard but Ape holds him up against the cage and eventually Dong drops back down to his feet.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dong is defending well for now.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Dong.
Ape has Dong pushed against the cage.
Dong tries to pull guard but Ape holds him up against the cage and eventually Dong drops back down to his feet.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dong blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Hung Dong.
Well Ape 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#974 Rectal v Aurelius
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Ape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ape misses with a leg kick
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
Weight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weight 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.
Ape throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape tries to land a body kick
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ape thinking.
Weight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ape finds it's way round the side to connect with Weight's head.
Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ape counters with an inside leg kick.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight moves forwards but Ape connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ape throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
A big right from Ape misses.
Ape throws a nice looking combination but Weight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Weight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape throws a combination that misses
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
Weight misses with the combination.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape scores with a nice right hand.
Weight moves out of range of the strikes.
Weight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ape pushes Weight away with a front kick.
Ape throws a leg kick that misses.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Weight scores with a jab.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weight. That did some damage!#T2#
Weight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Ape throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ape darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
Ape misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Weight defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Ape moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Ape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ape is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Ape tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ape scores with a nice right hand.
Weight moves out of range of the body kick.
Ape tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight throws a series of punches but Ape avoids them all with ease.
Ape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight works the jab nicely.
Ape dodges the punch combination from Weight. #CL#
Ape darts in and clinches Weight up against the cage.#BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape with a hook.
A big left from Weight misses.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weight slips a jab from Ape.
Ape looks for the body kick but Weight saw that one coming.
Ape is looking to score with low kicks.
Ape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape 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 Weight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Ape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ape bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Ape connects with the punch.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Weight misses with a combination
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weight swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ape fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Ape.
Weight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
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!
Ape looks to land a left hand but Weight moved out of range nicely.
Weight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Ape. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ape.
Ape swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Ape closes the distance and pushes Weight back into the cage.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape is stalling here.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands. #BC#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Weight blocks a head kick by Ape.
Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ape pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weight is out of range and Ape settles back down.
Weight blocks a low kick nicely.
Weight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Ape throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ape throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weight on the side of the head.
Ape jabs at Weight's body.
Welter Weight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Ape lands.
Weight throws a jab when Ape was well out of range.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Weight slips a jab and a cross from Ape.
Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weight moves out of range of the strikes.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ape with a body shot.
Weight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ape rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Ape drives through and clinches with Weight 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!
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight is working Ape over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Weight digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
Weight is working Ape over against the cage.#BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Weight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Weight connects with a nice looking jab.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
Ape 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.
Ape lands with a nice body kick.
Ape scores with a hook.
Weight misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape thows a leg kick but Weight checks it
and Ape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape jabs Weight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Ape is rocked!
Weight wobbles Ape with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Weight dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Ape to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Welter Weight!
An out of breath Welter Weight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from River lands.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River blocks a jab.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River tries to land a front kick but Ape steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Ape moves into range and clinches up with River.
River fails to pull guard.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Ape - that landed with a thud.
Ape taking a breather.
River tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.#T1#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape lands an uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from River. #BC#
Ape breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ape takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ape lands a nice looking body shot.
Ape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ape throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ape with a body shot.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape avoids the head kick by River.
Ape cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Ape is looking to chop away at River's legs.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ape connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from River. #T3#
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ape rather than just go for the knockout.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Ape's leg but Ape calmly moves out of range.
Ape swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
River scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ape blocking the ground and pound attempt from River.
Ape looks like he's trying to stand up.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
River missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River throws a strike but Ape avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ape tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ape keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River throws a strike but Ape rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ape won't allow River to sweep him here.
River working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ape passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
River misses with a kick to the body.
Ape misses with a hook.
Ape moves away from the strike by River.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Ape as River shoots in.
River blocks a jab.
River blocks a head kick by Ape.
River moves away from the strike by Ape.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
River lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for River.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Ape in the body.
Ape misses with a hook.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
River blocks a head kick by Ape.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River thinks about the counter body kick.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ape takes a step back to recover.
Ape walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
River misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River lands a jab to Ape's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River misses with a hook.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ape.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ape doesn't seem phased though.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River throws a low kick but Ape moves out of range easily.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
River scores with a nice right hand.
Ape throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Ape throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
River takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
River closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
River gets control of Ape's arms and successfully pulls guard. River will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ape won't allow River to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ape got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ape has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
River is working an open guard so Ape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Ape connects with a crisp jab.
Ape feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Ape staying out of range there.
Ape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Ape clinches up with River and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape landing knees to the head.
Ape working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
River is working Ape over against the cage.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
River misses with a body punch.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
River scores with a body shot.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ape throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ape.
River scores with a nice strike.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
Ape misses the jab.
River moves out of range as Ape strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ape.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A swing and a miss from River.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River is looking to chop away at Ape's legs.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape is looking to score with low kicks.
Ape connects with a looping right hand.
Ape lands a jab to River's midsection.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ape.
A big left from River misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape slips a straight right by River.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Ape has closed the distance and engaged River in a clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Ape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ape has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Ape misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ape as he jumps to the side.
Ape misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape misses with a few strikes there.
Ape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well. #T3#
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River jabs at Ape's body.
River missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
River moves away from the strike by Ape.
Ape misses with a straight left.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Ape slips under a jab from River.
Ape avoids the head kick by River.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Ape wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Ape pushes him away.
River with the inside leg kick.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River lands a head kick!
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.#T4#
River sizes up Ape 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.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
Ape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Ape lands.#TD2#
River decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ape kicks off River and gets to his feet.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Nice jab there from River.
Ape misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River works Ape's body with a nice hook.

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 Grey Ape.
I think River 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#967 Spratt v Aurelius
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yu Tai.
Ape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yu Tai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Yu Tai 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.
Ape connects with a single shot there.
Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
Ape pushes Yu Tai away with a front kick.
Ape paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yu Tai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yu Tai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Yu Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu Tai slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yu Tai doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu Tai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ape. Ape obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Yu Tai defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape throws a sloppy body shot
and Yu Tai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ape misses the jab.
Ape slips under a jab.
Ape throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Ape needs to keep his hands up - Yu Tai had a free shot at his head there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ape.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yu Tai is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Yu Tai as he checks the leg kick.
Ape wants to slow Yu Tai down by chopping away at his legs.
Yu Tai throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
Yu Tai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu Tai is just out of range.
Ape blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Yu Tai checks a low kick from Ape.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ape blocks a leg kick.
Ape lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Ape misses the target.
Yu Tai checks the leg kick.
Yu Tai is trying to counter with his kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ape.
Yu Tai throws a counter combo.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yu Tai scores with a punch to the head.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Yu Tai moves out of range of the body kick.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ape's corner calls for a 1-2. Ape obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yu Tai misses with a low kick. #T3#
Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Ape misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Ape misses the shot to the body.
Yu Tai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
A cross from Ape lands.
Ape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu Tai counters with a straight right hand.
Yu Tai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yu Tai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Yu Tai tries to keep at a distance but Ape has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape tries a body shot but Yu Tai blocks it. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Ape.
A nice left hand lands by Yu Tai.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yu Tai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Ape manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Ape coming out on top.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Yu Tai slips under a jab from Ape.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ape tries to clinch up but Yu Tai circles away and keeps his distance.
Yu Tai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ape looks to clinch
and Yu Tai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ape's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ape swings for the body but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Yu Tai flicks out a counter leg kick but Ape steps away.
Ape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yu Tai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yu Tai in his tracks.
Yu Tai walks into a straight right hand from Ape.
A good leg kick by Ape.
Ape moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yu Tai delivers a nice body kick.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yu Tai missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yu Tai can do to turn this around?
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yu Tai. That did some damage!
Yu Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape digs a good body shot into Yu Tai's ribs.#T1#
Yu Tai defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a three punch combo that has Ape backing up. Ape nods at Yu Tai to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Ape clinches up with Yu Tai and pushes him back against the cage.
Yu Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike.
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu Tai managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yu Tai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai blocking some punches.
Yu Tai lands a shot to the body.
Yu Tai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land. #T2#
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Yu Tai gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Yu Tai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yu Tai.
A short right from Yu Tai on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the head.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu Tai.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ape. #T3#
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike.
Yu Tai tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Yu Tai scores with a shoulder strike.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Yu Tai back against the cage.
Yu Tai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Ape gets through Yu Tai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yu Tai gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Yu Tai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yu Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Yu Tai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yu Tai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yu Tai tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Yu Tai lands a body shot.
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Yu Tai lands a right hand.
Yu Tai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Yu Tai back against the cage.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tam Yu Tai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Ape does no damage.
Yu Tai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ape on the side of the head. #ROC2#Ape is rocked!
Yu Tai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ape's sensitive parts.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ape takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu Tai is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ape flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ape is out cold! Yu Tai holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tam Yu Tai!
After winning the bout, Tam Yu Tai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#964 Aurelius v Spratt
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Nice body kick from McCraken.
An inside leg kick lands from Ape.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
McCraken 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.
Nice shot lands for McCraken.
Ape tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCraken tries to move into range but Ape moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ape scores with a jab to the body.
Ape lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
Ape misses with an uppercut.
Ape backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Ape is wise to it.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses.
McCraken connects with the punch.
Ape moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken misses with the head strike. #T2#
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from McCraken.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
McCraken pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ape lands a knee to the body.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCraken lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Ape is pushing McCraken up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ape is looking to control McCraken's arms but McCraken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ape has his back to the cage.
McCraken working aggressively here.
McCraken working aggressively here.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but McCraken is blocking nicely. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape slips under a jab from McCraken.#T3#
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.
Ape is looking to clinch.
McCraken with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
Ape misses the jab.
McCraken with a jab.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McCraken avoided it.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ape throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Ape.
Donk. McCraken catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Ape doesn't manage to clinch there - McCraken circles away.
McCraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McCraken avoided it.
Ape drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McCraken slips a jab from Ape.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
A little feinted left hand from Ape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCraken tried to score with a low kick but Ape checks it.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Ape buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ape avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A jab from Ape misses.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Ape checks it.
McCraken throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ape throws a counter high kick but McCraken was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken slips a jab from Ape.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape wants to clinch.#T1#
Ape scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ape takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by McCraken.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ape is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
Ape slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken slips a straight right by Ape.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Ape's side.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ape tries to clinch but McCraken is having none of it.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken.
Ape half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ape takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ape will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Ape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
Ape on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ape checks the leg kick.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Ape lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCraken connects with a body shot.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Ape's leg. Ape is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
McCraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Ape's ribs.
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Ape moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ape checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken 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.#R3#
Ape looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
Ape avoids a kick to the body.
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ape misses.
Ape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ape misses with a hook
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken is looking to land body kicks.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Ape off balance momentarily.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected. #T2#
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromApe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Ape takes the fight into the clinch.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCraken.
Ape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape managing to block the knees to the body from McCraken.
McCraken digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
McCraken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape 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.
McCraken lands a body punch.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCraken is defending well for now.
McCraken lands with a light punch inside.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCraken blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape crunches a lovely knee into McCraken's ribcage.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
McCraken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape is trying to push McCraken away but McCraken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape looking to stall.
McCraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but McCraken blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
McCraken lands with a left to the head.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCraken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCraken. McCraken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Ape.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Ape's defenses.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Ape 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken blocks a leg kick.
McCraken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ape. Ape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as McCraken blocks the leg kick.
McCraken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ape moves out of range of the leg kick from McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from McCraken misses
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Ape.
McCraken scores with a kick to the body.
Ape takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCraken punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.#T3#
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ape has time to react.
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken is looking to slow Ape down with leg kicks.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ape.
McCraken keeps Ape at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Ape clinches with his opponent.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ape has McCraken pushed against the cage.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCraken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape working aggressively here.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Ape landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Ape off balance momentarily.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape misses with a head kick.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Ape had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
McCraken punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Ape takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ape staying out of range there.
Ape moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ape throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
And McCraken responds with a good body kick, but Ape manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
McCraken lands a jab to Ape's midsection.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.#T1#
Ape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCraken with a hook.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by McCraken.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ape tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. McCraken catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Ape throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ape looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Ape.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Ape was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Ape blocks a leg kick.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Ape.
McCraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Ape tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it.
McCraken thinks about the counter body kick.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ape throws a leg kick but McCraken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken cracks a nice hook into Ape's ribs.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ape's hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken is the new welterweight champion!
Dougal McCraken was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a head shot.
That kick from Ape tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nurminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ape lands with a straight right. Nurminen didn't see that one coming.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Nurminen tries to counter by clinching up but Ape breaks away and moves out of range.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Ape.
Nurminen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ape 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.
Nurminen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurminen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen misses with a looping left.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Nurminen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ape scores with a one two! Nurminen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurminen punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Nurminen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Nurminen down.
Nurminen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Nurminen misses.
A jab from Ape misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ape throws a hook to the side of Nurminen's head but Nurminen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen fails with the takedown.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape misses with a looping left.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurminen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurminen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurminen 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.
Nurminen misses with a jab to the body
and Ape counters with a left to the body.
Nurminen misses the shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape misses with a leg kick
and Ape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Ape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurminen scores with a jab to the body.
Ape misses with a looping left.
Nurminen slips under a jab.
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurminen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nurminen cracks Ape with an open hand slap.
Nurminen checks a low kick from Ape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Nurminen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Ape motions for Nurminen to come forward. Ape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurminen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nurminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurminen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ape prevents a body shot from Nurminen.
Ape lands with a left to the head.
Nurminen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ape gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ape missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Nurminen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ape prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Nurminen fails to land.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Ape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurminen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurminen has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Ape working aggressively here.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurminen can't get the takedown.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Ape trying to stall but Nurminen improves his position.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nurminen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ape gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurminen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen lands with a right to the head.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurminen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape tries a knee to the head but Nurminen blocks it.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ape feints and then cracks Nurminen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurminen down.
Nurminen lands with a shot to the body.
Ape dips to his left and cracks Nurminen with an uppercut!
Ape throws a low kick but Nurminen avoids it.
Nurminen scores with a jab.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Ape takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurminen tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Nurminen scores with a takedown into Ape's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurminen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ape has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ape is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurminen trying to control but Ape is working from the bottom.
Nurminen landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurminen postures up.
Nurminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ape has control of Nurminen's left arm, preventing Nurminen from doing any damage.
Nurminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ape works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ape wants to sweep but no luck.
Ape is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurminen trying to control but Ape is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurminen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
Nurminen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Nurminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurminen checks a low kick from Ape.
Ape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurminen.
A jab from Ape misses.
Nurminen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ape cracks Nurminen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ape as he jumps to the side.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Ape fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Nurminen lands a right hook to the body.
Ape throws out a loose jab but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen misses the jab.
Ape with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurminen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ape misses the jab.
Ape closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ape takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Ape there.
Nurminen avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ape but Ape pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurminen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurminen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurminen misses with a straight right. #T4#
Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurminen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ape, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Ape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Ape tries to get set, Nurminen tries to push him back and clinch up but Ape manages to avoid the attempt.
Nurminen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ape moves out of range as Nurminen strikes.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurminen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurminen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nurminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Ape fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ape looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurminen is just out of range.
Ape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape scores with the left hand. Nurminen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nurminen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Nurminen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurminen is able to avoid easily.
Ape throws a leg kick
and Nurminen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurminen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ape off the cage and back into range.
Nurminen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurminen misses with a straight left.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen lands a head shot.
Ape looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Nurminen.
Nice takedown defense from Ape. No joy for Nurminen on that attempt.
Ape gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurminen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Nurminen catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
Nurminen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ape sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurminen somewhat.#T1#
Ape tries to score with a low kick but Nurminen moves his leg out of the way.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. #TD#
Nurminen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurminen landing with the ground and pound.
Nurminen cracks Ape with a solid left hand.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Ape keeps moving.
Ape trying to control the position here.
Nurminen postures up in Ape's guard and throws a big left but Ape blocks it. #T2#
Nurminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ape is looking to stand back up but Nurminen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ape.
Nurminen stalling away here and it's allowed Ape to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nurminen won't allow Ape to sweep him here. #ES2#
Ape has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nurminen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ape blocks a jab.
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!
Nurminen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurminen scores with a nice right hand.
Nurminen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.#T3#
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen looks for the body kick but Ape saw that one coming.
Ape takes one to the chin there.
Nurminen moves out of range of the body kick from Ape.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
Nurminen cracks Ape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurminen digs a good body shot into Ape's ribs.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurminen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Nurminen digs a good hook to Ape's body.
Ape throws a one two combo.
Kebab Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A big right from Ape misses.
Ape throws a leg kick that misses.
Ape swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ape misses with a hook
enabling Nurminen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurminen slips under a jab.
Ape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ape swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range. #TD#
Nurminen drives through with a takedown into Ape's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ape has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurminen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grey Ape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ape wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kebab Nurminen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ape slips a straight right by Nurminen.
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Nurminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Nurminen does it's job there.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nurminen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Ape is looking to chop away at Nurminen's legs.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut
and Ape counters with a one-two to the body.
Nurminen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape tries to clinch there but Nurminen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape scores with a hook.
Ape stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurminen. Nurminen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ape checks a low kick from Nurminen.
Ape misses with a hook.#T1#
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Nurminen gets tackled into the cage by Ape. Ape maintains the clinch.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape is stalling here. #TD#
Nurminen is trying to trip Ape. He has hold of a leg but Ape is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurminen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ape bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurminen's guard. #REVB#
Nurminen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Ape won't allow Nurminen to pass to mount.
Nurminen is stalling here. Ape is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nurminen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ape has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nurminen 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.
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!
Nurminen is looking to reverse the position.
Ape trying to control the action but Nurminen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ape has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nurminen regains half guard.
Nurminen tries to get to full guard but Ape has control of the leg.
Nurminen is looking to control Ape's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurminen avoid being mounted?
Ape perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurminen tries to get to full guard but Ape has control of the leg. #T3#
Ape seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nurminen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nurminen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurminen is looking for a sweep. Ape is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ape controlling the pace.
Nurminen is pressing down on Ape's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ape won't allow Nurminen to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurminen keeping full guard, as Ape tries to pass. #SU2#
Ape decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Good leg kick by Nurminen.
Ape goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Ape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurminen, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurminen as Ape tries to tie him up.
Ape blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
A short uppercut from Nurminen.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Ape is looking to slow Nurminen down with leg kicks.
Nurminen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ape takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurminen misses the target.
Ape throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurminen checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
Nurminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurminen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick lands for Ape.
A low kick lands for Ape. #T1#
Nurminen tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
Nurminen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
Ape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nurminen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape slips under a jab from Nurminen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
Ape lunges at Nurminen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurminen's hand.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Nurminen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ape in his tracks.
Nurminen cracks Ape with an open hand slap.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the body.
Nurminen misses with a body shot
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ape drives through and clinches with Nurminen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ape.
Nurminen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ape is defending well.#T2#
Ape blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ape gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ape prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape wants to stall.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurminen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Nurminen being controlled against the cage.
Ape lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Nurminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
Ape blocking some punches.
Ape stalling in the clinch but Nurminen improves position.
Ape gets underhooks to prevent Nurminen's takedown attempt.
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Nurminen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Nurminen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Nurminen.
Ape stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Nurminen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurminen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ape avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nurminen wants a takedown but no success here.
Ape blocking some punches.
Ape lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurminen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurminen.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurminen.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Ape just leaning against Nurminen, taking a breather. #TD#
Nurminen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ape regains guard.
Nurminen postures up in Ape's guard and throws a big left but Ape blocks it.
Ape looking for a sweep. Not yet Ape, not yet.
Ape wants to stand and escape but Nurminen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ape 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Grey Ape is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Grey Ape 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: GAMMA#957 Wayne v Nascimento
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Nurminen misses with a looping left.
Ape connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurminen. Nurminen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurminen jabs Ape right on the nose. Ape blinks but takes it well.
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ape momentarily. #CL2#
Nurminen tries to keep at a distance but Ape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurminen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Ape is pushing Nurminen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ape lands a right hand.
Nurminen tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Nurminen back against the cage.
Nurminen tries to score a body lock takedown but Ape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nurminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurminen managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Ape lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurminen won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape is working Nurminen over against the cage.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ape tries a knee to the head but Nurminen blocks it.
Nurminen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ape obliges.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Nurminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nurminen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurminen lands a shoulder strike.
Ape stalling in the clinch but Nurminen improves position.
Nurminen lands a body punch.
Nurminen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurminen letting Ape take a breather here.
Ape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Nurminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Nurminen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurminen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurminen looking for a takedown.
Nurminen goes for a takedown attempt but Ape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ape throws a head kick that misses
and Ape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape 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.
Nurminen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nurminen cracks Ape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurminen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Ape has closed the distance and engaged Nurminen in a clinch.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Nurminen is blocking nicely. #BC#
Nurminen manages to break the clinch.
Nurminen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ape defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nurminen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ape is trying to defend but Nurminen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurminen working over Ape with some ground and pound. Ape looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Nurminen is trying to control. Ape wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ape is trying to stand up here but Nurminen is controlling him well.
Ape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ape wants to get back to his feet.
Nurminen lands strikes from half guard.
Ape is looking to improve his position.
Ape is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nurminen is thwarting Ape's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ape is looking for a sweep. Nurminen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ape avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurminen.
Nurminen trying to control the action but Ape is working from the bottom.
Ape wants to improve his position but Nurminen is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen thows a huge punch but Ape dodges it nicely.
Ape is staying active underneath Nurminen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Nurminen there.
Nurminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ape keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurminen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ape is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ape defending well though.
Ape is not content to let Nurminen control the position.
Nurminen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kebab Nurminen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurminen with a poor takedown
and Ape counters with a thumping low kick.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Nurminen.
Nice defenses there by Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Ape.
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen misses the jab.
Ape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Kebab Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurminen misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Ape takes the fight into the clinch.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurminen.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurminen avoids the damage to the body.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Grey Ape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Nurminen is blocking nicely.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Nurminen lands with a light punch inside.
Ape lands a knee to the body.
Ape stalling.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Nurminen tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Nurminen back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ape.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurminen gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape taking a breather.
Nurminen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ape fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurminen's sensitive parts.
Nurminen misses with a looping left.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ape.#T2#
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurminen's sensitive parts.
Nurminen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nurminen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurminen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ape under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Nurminen.
Ape throws a solid leg kick but Nurminen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ape.
Nurminen throws a low kick, looking for Ape's leg but Ape calmly moves out of range.
Nurminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Nurminen looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Nurminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ape.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Nurminen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Nurminen tries for a takedown but Ape sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ape misses with a low kick.#T3#
Ape comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurminen blocks a leg kick.
Ape tries to score with a low kick but Nurminen moves his leg out of the way.
Nurminen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ape's hands.
Nurminen punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
Ape throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Nurminen scores with a sloppy right hand. Ape should have avoided that one.
No luck for Nurminen with that takedown attempt.
Nurminen misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurminen.#CL2#
Ape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ape stops a takedown attempt from Nurminen.
Ape has Nurminen pushed against the cage.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurminen is defending well for now.
Nurminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ape gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ape fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ape punishes Nurminen's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Ape closes the distance and clinches.
Nurminen working aggressively here.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurminen is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Nurminen. #TD#
Nurminen has clasped his hands together around Ape's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nurminen is chipping away with strikes.
Ape struggling a bit here.
Ape is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurminen connects with a decent elbow.
Nurminen cracks Ape with a big right hand but Ape just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nurminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nurminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen swings widly with a right hand
and Ape counters with a solid body kick.
Ape takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ape clinches up with Nurminen and pushes him back against the cage.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurminen avoids it.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurminen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Nurminen is leaning against Ape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurminen.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Nurminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ape prevents it.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Nurminen is working for takedown but Ape is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurminen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
Nurminen avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nurminen blocks it with crossed arms.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurminen goes for a takedown attempt but Ape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Ape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurminen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurminen avoids it.#T2#
Ape lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurminen won't want to take too many of those.
Nurminen is working for takedown but Ape is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nurminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurminen is defending well for now.
Nurminen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurminen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurminen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurminen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ape prevents it.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurminen managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Nurminen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurminen. #T3#
Nurminen looking for a takedown.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nurminen works on Ape's body with a couple of short punches.
Ape prevents a body shot from Nurminen.
Nurminen has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Nurminen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurminen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Nurminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ape gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurminen scores with a shot to the side of Ape's head.
Nurminen managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Ape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ape is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nurminen looking for a takedown. #T4#
Nurminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Nurminen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Nurminen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape landing knees to the body.
Nurminen can't find room to land a body shot as Ape controls the action.
Ape stops a takedown attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nurminen fails to land.
Ape blocking some punches.
Nurminen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Grey Ape just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Jab by Ape.
Nurminen checks a low kick from Ape.
Ape misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Nurminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Nurminen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurminen content to stall in guard here.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ape working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurminen. #T1#
Nurminen chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurminen throwing strikes but missing.
Nurminen content to stall in guard here.
Ape utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurminen 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.
Ape is trying to control the position but Nurminen postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nurminen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurminen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurminen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ape has momentary wrist control but Nurminen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ape looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurminen is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Ape pushes Nurminen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Ape closes the distance and clinches.
Nurminen lands with a light punch inside.
Nurminen gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nurminen lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurminen tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
Nurminen avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body. #T3#
Nurminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurminen pushes Ape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ape is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nurminen digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Nurminen.
Nurminen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ape fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nurminen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ape on the side of the head.
Nurminen misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a leg kick.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Nurminen tries to score with a low kick but Ape moves his leg out of the way.
Ape blocks a jab.#CL2#
Ape has closed the distance and engaged Nurminen in a clinch.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nurminen is defending well for now.
Nurminen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ape after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Ape tries to stall but Nurminen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Nurminen.
Ape is pressed up against the cage. Nurminen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ape down to the mat. Ape avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ape checks a low kick from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands with a straight right. Ape didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape is looking to chop away at Nurminen's legs. #CL2#
Ape takes the fight into the clinch.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Nurminen blocks with his arms.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurminen avoids it.
Nurminen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurminen throws a head punch that misses.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nurminen avoids it.
Nurminen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape takes a shot to the head.
Ape landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ape lands a good knee to the midsection. Nurminen won't want to take too many of those.
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 Kebab Nurminen 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Nurminen avoids it.
Nurminen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ape takes a swing at Nurminen's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
A swing and a miss from Ape.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape throws a head kick that Nurminen semi-blocks.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
It seemed like Ape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
Nurminen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ape off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Nurminen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape is looking to slow Nurminen down with leg kicks.
Nurminen with a nice cross.
Nurminen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ape avoids it really well and circles away.
Ape only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Nurminen thuds a left hand into Ape's body.
Nurminen slips a straight right by Ape.
Nurminen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nurminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Nurminen slips the punch.#TD#
Nurminen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ape kicks off Nurminen and gets to his feet.
Ape buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurminen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ape scrambles back to his feet.
Nurminen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen backing away here, and Ape unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ape sizes up Nurminen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ape walks into a stiff left hand from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Nurminen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ape looks to land a right hand but Nurminen moved out of range.
Nurminen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurminen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ape will feel that in the morning.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurminen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Nurminen saw that one coming.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Nurminen closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Nurminen scores with a shot to the side of Ape's head.
Ape stalls.
Nurminen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ape is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nurminen misses with a body punch.
Nurminen lands with a left to the head.
Nurminen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ape is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurminen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ape backwards. #TD#
Nurminen gets a trip takedown into half 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.
Nurminen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ape's head.
Nurminen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ape's head.
Ape avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurminen.
Nurminen is keen to just control but Ape is a slippery customer.#T4#
Nurminen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurminen trying to control from Ape's half guard. Ape has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ape is pulling down on Nurminen's head to control his posture.
Ape 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.
Ape is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurminen won't allow Ape to sweep him here.
Ape not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ape has wrist control.

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 Kebab Nurminen.
I think Nurminen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Danilov lands a jab to the head.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A right-left combo lands from Danilov.
Ape takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danilov misses with a leg kick
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Nice uppercut there from Danilov.
Danilov takes one on the button.
Jab from Danilov.
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!
Danilov works over Ape's head and body with a nice combination.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Ape thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danilov.
Danilov looks to land a body kick but Ape moved away.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Danilov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danilov looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danilov thows a body kick. Ape tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Danilov misses with a jab to the body
and Ape counters with a good low kick that Danilov was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Danilov.
Ape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov staying out of range there.
Danilov with the inside leg kick.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Danilov throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ape misses the shot to the body. #T2##KD#
Ape lands a big uppercut and Danilov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Danilov looks OK. Ape waves Danilov back to his feet!#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Danilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ape throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danilov checks a leg kick.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape. #T3#
Danilov misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Ape.
Danilov connects with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt - Ape sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danilov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ape is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danilov slips a jab from Ape.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape circles away from the clinch attempt
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Ape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danilov just manages to avoid it.#T4#
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
A head kick from Danilov lands but Ape takes it in his stride.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Danilov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Danilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Danilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ape on his heels. He'll look to pass Ape's guard now, I'm sure.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ape has wrist control.
Danilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danilov throws a lazy head kick
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Ape counters with a crisp right that sends Danilov to the canvas! Ape follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A victorious Grey Ape thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ape throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke is looking to slow Ape down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Weudke. Beautiful body shot.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Ape cracks Weudke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Ape lands with a right hand.
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
Ape goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Weudke misses
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
A big right from Weudke misses.
Weudke is looking to wear down Ape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ape slips a jab from Weudke.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke.
Ape avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ape's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
Ape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ape connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weudke connects with a body shot that sends Ape's belly button to the back.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at Ape's knee but Ape avoids it well.
Ape counters with a body kick.
Weudke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ape 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.
Ape checks a leg kick.#T2#
Weudke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weudke lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ape lands with a cross.
Weudke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape checks the leg kick.
Ape pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weudke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ape checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ape thinks about the counter body kick.
Weudke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Ape. #T3#
Weudke lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Weudke.
Jab by Ape.
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke with the inside leg kick.
Weudke moves out of range as Ape strikes.
Nice body punch from Weudke.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weudke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ape blocks the body kick.
Ape avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke stalks Ape and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ape's face. Ape staggers backwards, shaken.
Weudke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A leg kick checked by Ape.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Ape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Weudke. #BC2#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Ape takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ape drops his hands momentarily and Weudke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weudke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weudke throws out a powerful jab.
Ape connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ape throws a wild body kick that Weudke sees coming a mile off.
Weudke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ape avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ape.
Ape throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ape takes one on the button.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ape takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ape lands with a hook. Weudke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ape throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weudke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Weudke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Roland Weudke's cut is getting worse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ape.
Weudke misses with a hook.
Weudke throws a sloppy body shot
and Ape counters with a one-two to the body. #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!
Ape on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weudke connects with a crisp jab.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weudke throws out the jab.
Ape thinks about the counter body kick.
Good work by Ape as he checks the leg kick.
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Ape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ape takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ape throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ape.
A shot to the liver by Ape. Beautiful body shot.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weudke jabs at Ape's body.
Weudke connects with a right hand. Ape shakes it off.
Weudke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ape avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weudke, as that shot connected.
Weudke throws out a leg kick but Ape moves out of range and Weudke only half commits.
Weudke throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Ape tries to move into range but Weudke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with a low kick, right behind Ape 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Ape darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weudke throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Ape tenderised Weudke's leg. Weudke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weudke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ape.
Weudke misses with a series of wild punches.
Weudke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ape can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and Ape makes him pay by landing a thudding low 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 Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Ape has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Ape.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and Ape counters with a series of strikes. Weudke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weudke throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Weudke.
Ape misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Donk. Weudke catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
Weudke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape scores with a hook to the body. Weudke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ape misses with a hook to the body
and Weudke counters with a two punch combo.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ape takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weudke misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Ape blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Ape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Ape misses
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ape misses.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Ape 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.
Ape pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ape pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weudke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weudke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Weudke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ape lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Roland Weudke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Weudke scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Ape's front leg but catches the back leg as Ape tries to avoid it.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.
Roland Weudke is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape needs to keep his hands up - Weudke had a free shot at his head there.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Ape takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ape just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Weudke misses
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Roland Weudke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ape fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Weudke to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Weudke looks to clinch but Ape throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Weudke taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A victorious Grey Ape thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#948 Karim v Clark
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Traveller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traveller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Traveller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ape. Ape obviously looking to wear him down.
Ape misses with a straight right.
Ape tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Traveller's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Ape has Traveller up against the cage in a clinch.
Ape wants to break free but Traveller has control.
Traveller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Traveller. #BC2#
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Ape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traveller counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traveller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ape just manages to avoid it.
Ape's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Ape 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.#T1#
Ape scores with a sloppy right hand. Traveller should have avoided that one.
Traveller scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Traveller.
Traveller takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses.
Traveller keeps the fight on the outside.
Traveller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Ape drives through and clinches with Traveller against the cage.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Traveller.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape is trying to push Traveller away but Traveller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ape throws a sloppy body shot
letting Traveller counter with a right hand.
Traveller misses with a left hand
and Traveller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape scores with a jab. Traveller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traveller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape jabs Traveller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ape tries to clinch up but Traveller circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and Traveller counters with a straight right hand.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Ape does no damage. #T3#
Ape connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Traveller's hands.
Ape throws a leg kick
enabling Traveller to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Traveller misses the jab.
Ape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Traveller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Ape connects with a jab.
Ape misses with a body shot.
Traveller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Traveller 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 Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Ape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traveller doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Ape throws a series of strikes that have Traveller backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Traveller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape misses with a hook
and Traveller counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Traveller.
Ape is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Traveller with a body shot.
Ape cracks Traveller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traveller thuds a left hand into Ape's body.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape 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.
Ape moves out of range as Traveller throws a body kick.
Traveller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a thumping low kick.
Traveller misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape throws a hook but Traveller blocks it.
Ape takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Traveller just misses with a punch to the body.
Traveller lands a jab.
Traveller swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape tries to clinch but Traveller moves out of range.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Traveller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Traveller tries to score with a low kick but Ape moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape throws a hook but Traveller avoids it easily.
Traveller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Traveller.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Traveller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
Grey Ape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Traveller slips a jab from Ape.
Ape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Traveller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Traveller 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Traveller down.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Traveller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traveller.
Ape scores with a three punch combo!
Traveller avoids the body shot from Ape.
Traveller cracks Ape with a good jab.
Ape moves out of range of the body kick from Traveller.
Ape tries to bum rush Traveller with a series of wild strikes but Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick lands for Ape.
Ape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traveller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ape wants to slow Traveller down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Traveller misses with a body kick.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Traveller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ape.
Ape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ape walks into a jab.
Nice body kick there by Traveller.
Traveller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Traveller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ape's hands.
Traveller moves away from the strike by Ape.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Ape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traveller.#T4#
Ape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Traveller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but Traveller is out of range.
Ape swings widly with a right hand
and Traveller counters with a two punch combo.
Traveller checks a leg kick nicely.
Traveller throws a front kick aimed at Ape's knee but Ape avoids it well.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Traveller staying out of range there.#CL2#
Ape moves into the clinch.
Traveller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ape or not.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Traveller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Traveller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Traveller as Ape tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ape there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traveller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Traveller.
Traveller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Traveller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Traveller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Traveller avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ape misses
and Traveller counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape lands a right hook to the body.
Ape throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Traveller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ape fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traveller scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traveller.
Traveller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traveller digs a good hook to Ape's body.
Traveller scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Traveller.
Traveller misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
Ape throws a counter combo.
Traveller cracks Ape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ape misses with a hook. Traveller ducked under it nicely.
Ape throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Ape throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Ape takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Ape throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Ape.
Ape swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Traveller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ape thinking.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traveller.
Ape looks to land a body kick but Traveller moved away.
Traveller swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throws a counter combo.
Traveller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ape is able to avoid easily.
Traveller avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Traveller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses Traveller's front leg but catches the back leg as Traveller tries to avoid it. #T3#
Ape takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Ape misses.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Traveller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traveller misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Traveller blocks a leg kick.
Traveller digs a good body shot into Ape's ribs.
Ape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traveller doesn't seem bothered though.
Traveller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ape wants to clinch up but Traveller keeps it at a distance.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traveller.
Astro Traveller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A low kick from Ape misses
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Traveller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Traveller slips under a jab.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller lands a glancing blow to the side of Ape's head.#CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Traveller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Traveller at a distance.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traveller misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Traveller misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Traveller misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Astro Traveller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ape 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Our winner, Grey Ape, 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: GAMMA#945 Mario v Kebab
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trumpet, as that shot connected. #CL#
Ape drives through and clinches with Trumpet against the cage.
Trumpet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ape obliges.
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ape lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ape 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.
Ape jabs Trumpet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Ape connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ape darts in and clinches Trumpet up against the cage.
Ape working Trumpet over with knees to the body.
Trumpet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trumpet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trumpet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Trumpet has had enough of the clinch but Ape keeps him there for the moment.
Trumpet wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Trumpet misses with the head strike.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trumpet.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Trumpet scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Ape manages to break the clinch.
Ape with a nice cross.
Trumpet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ape misses the jab.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape lands an overhand right.
Ape misses the jab.
Trumpet throws a jab when Ape was well out of range.
Trumpet misses with a combination
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape is looking to score with low kicks.
Trumpet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Trumpet - just one landing.
Ape tries to score with a low kick but Trumpet moves his leg out of the way.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trumpet fakes the leg kick and cracks Ape in the body.
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trumpet missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape lands with a hook. Trumpet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trumpet checks a low kick from Ape.#CL2#
Trumpet clinches with his opponent.
Trumpet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Trumpet manages to break the clinch.
Trumpet cracks Ape with a good jab.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape 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 Trumpet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trumpet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trumpet. Trumpet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trumpet connects with a looping right hand.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Ape is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ape throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Ape.
Ape scores with a jab. Trumpet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ape slips under a jab.
Ape looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Ape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Trumpet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Ape takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trumpet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Trumpet moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Trumpet got wobbled bad by a big combination! Ape presses forward with punches and knees until Trumpet stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Trumpet closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A very excited looking Grey Ape 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: GAMMA#941 Chamuaknoi v Marcelo
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Ape walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Costa swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ape closes the distance but Costa moves to the side
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ape off the cage and back into range.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Costa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Costa has managed to clinch.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costa. #BC2#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Ape scores with a hook.#T1#
Costa avoids the head kick by Ape.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Ape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa tries for a takedown but Ape circles away easily
and Ape counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Ape is looking to counter with head kicks.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.#TD2#
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ape's guard.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Costa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ape swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ape is looking for a sweep.
Costa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ape!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa avoids the attempt from Ape to control.
Costa controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa lands a heavy elbow.
Costa avoids the attempt from Ape to control.
Costa punching from mount but Ape doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Costa with a couple of short strikes.
Costa looking to ground and pound but Ape is blocking nicely.
My spies in Gym inform me that Costa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Ape is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Ape is looking to improve his position but Costa isn't that keen on the idea.
Ape is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Costa landing strikes from the mount.
Costa with shots to the head and body - Ape looks very uncomfortable down there.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ape hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Costa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Costa tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
Costa swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Ape shakes him off and moves away.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ape circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Ape has managed to clinch.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa connects with a body shot.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa.

Ape bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ape defends well and Costa ends up having to push Ape into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and pushes Ape back into the cage.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
Ape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ape with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ape.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head. #BC2#
Costa breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ape moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Costa. #T3#
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Costa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ape. Ape obviously looking to wear him down.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa thuds a left hand into Ape's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape 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 Costa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Costa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ape throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Costa pushes Ape up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ape lands a nice knee to the body.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Ape.
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!
Costa slows down the pace here.
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape just leaning against Costa, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa blocking some punches.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ape obliges.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santiago Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ape avoids the body shot from Costa.
Ape thows a leg kick but Costa checks it
and Costa counters with a two punch combo.
Costa throws a series of punches but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Ape scores with a body shot.
Santiago Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Ape.
Costa misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
A big right from Costa misses.
Ape with a hook.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ape throws a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Ape walks into a jab.
Costa checks a leg kick.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Ape, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Ape against the cage but Ape circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ape throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Costa.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costa managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Costa.
Costa working aggressively here.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape prevents a body shot from Costa.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costa.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape being controlled against the cage.
Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Costa blocks with his arms.
Ape tries a body shot but Costa blocks it. #T3#
Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Ape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Ape shakes him off and moves away.
Costa misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape scores with a head kick.
Ape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Costa avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Costa avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape lands a shoulder strike.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ape or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santiago Costa.
Well Costa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 421 Garrett vs. Tanahashi
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Le Phat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ape.
Le Phat with a jab.
Le Phat misses with a looping right.
Ape takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Le Phat circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Le Phat counter with a right hand.
Le Phat scores with the left hand. Ape knows he should have avoided that one.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Phat.
Ape throws a leg kick but Le Phat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Le Phat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Phat tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le Phat throws a lazy head kick
and Le Phat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Roc Le Phat has been cut.
Le Phat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Phat misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape throws a hook but Le Phat avoids it easily.
Le Phat scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Ape moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le Phat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape blocking some punches.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Phat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Le Phat blocks with his arms.
Ape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Le Phat digs a right hand underneath Ape's ribcage. Ape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Le Phat throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Le Phat breaks the clinch.
Le Phat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ape is fending him off so far but Le Phat persists. Nope, Ape circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Le Phat.
Le Phat darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ape enables Le Phat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ape manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Ape pushes Le Phat off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Phat throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Phat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Phat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape misses with a right hand
and Le Phat counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Phat checks a leg kick.
It looked like Le Phat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been hearing reports that Le Phat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Phat throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
Le Phat moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromApe.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape slips under a jab.
Le Phat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Phat misses with a hook to the body
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Le Phat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Phat throws a poor cross that misses
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Phat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Le Phat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape throws a hook but Le Phat blocks it.
Le Phat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ape sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Le Phat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Phat throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Le Phat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ape explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Le Phat throws a good cross that connects.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Le Phat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
Ape scores with a jab.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Le Phat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le Phat misses with the combination.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Le Phat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
A head kick by Le Phat misses
and Ape counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Phat thinking.
Le Phat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Phat lands with a hook. Ape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Le Phat scores with a sloppy right hand. Ape should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape 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 Le Phat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Phat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Ape misses.
Le Phat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Le Phat scores with a sloppy right hand. Ape should have avoided that one.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
Le Phat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Le Phat forces Ape back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ape lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards. #CUT2#Roc Le Phat's cut is getting worse.
Le Phat swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le Phat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Roc Le Phat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roc Le Phat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Le Phat misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ape scores with a punch to the head.
Le Phat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Le Phat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.
Le Phat throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Phat misses the target.
Le Phat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ape eats them both and turns towards Le Phat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Le Phat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab lands there for Le Phat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Phat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Phat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Le Phat checks a leg kick.
Le Phat lands a jab.
Ape misses with a leg kick
and Le Phat counters with a straight right hand.
Ape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Le Phat misses with a straight right. #T1#
Le Phat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Ape. That snapped Le Phat's head back.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Phat.
A little jabbing left from Ape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ape moves away from the strike by Le Phat.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Phat in his tracks. #ROC2#Le Phat is rocked!#CUT2#Roc Le Phat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ape throws the left hand but Le Phat avoids the punch easily.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Phat is able to avoid easily.
Le Phat throws a big shot that misses.
Ape takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ape misses with a hook.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Phat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ape tries to avoid it but Le Phat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ape to the ground. Ape escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Le Phat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Phat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.
Oh Le Phat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#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!
Ape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ape lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Phat seems to have got his legs back now.
Ape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Le Phat closes the distance and clinches.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape lands an uppercut.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Le Phat gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ape avoids a wild elbow strike from Le Phat.
Grey Ape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Le Phat blocks with his arms.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Le Phat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Le Phat throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Le Phat is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Le Phat breaks from the clinch.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Phat.
Le Phat blocks a jab.#CL2#
Ape rushes Le Phat and presses him up against the cage.
Le Phat lands a body punch.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le Phat.
Le Phat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le Phat is keeping busy.
Le Phat misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Le Phat fails to land. #T4#
Ape pressing his opponent against the cage.
Le Phat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape looking to stall.
Ape pushes Le Phat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Phat tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Le Phat back against the cage.
Come on Ape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Le Phat blocks an uppercut.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Le Phat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Le Phat connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Phat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Jeez, Roc Le Phat's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Le Phat throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
Le Phat with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roc Le Phat's cut.
That's time! Le Phat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Le Phat coming out on top.
Le Phat misses with a left hand
and Le Phat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Le Phat loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Le Phat misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ape takes a kick to the side of the head.
Le Phat misses with an uppercut.
Le Phat misses with a left hand
and Ape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Phats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ape takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roc Le Phat is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape swings for the body but Le Phat moves out of range.
Le Phat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Phat thumps Ape with a low kick.#T1#
Le Phat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Phat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Phat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Phat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Phat.#CL2#
Ape instigates a clinch.
Le Phat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Phat working aggressively here.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Ape crunches a lovely knee into Le Phat's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le Phat is keeping busy.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Le Phat avoids it.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Le Phat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Le Phat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Phat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Phat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Phat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Le Phat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Le Phat blocks it.
Le Phat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Phat avoids the damage to the body.
Le Phat tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
A head punch on the inside from Le Phat fails to land.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 417 Oosthuizen vs. Wobble
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Ape clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Chen Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Chen Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Ape tries a body shot but Chen Lo blocks it.
Ape is pressed up against the cage. Chen Lo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ape down to the mat. Ape avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chen Lo jabs at Ape's body.
Chen Lo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ape.
Chen Lo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chen Lo blocks the body kick.
Chen Lo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen Lo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ape stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
Ape swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Ape throws a nice looking combination but Chen Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo blocks a low kick nicely.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ape misses with a hook
and Chen Lo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Ape - just one landing.
Ape throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ape throws a right hand that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a nice body shot.
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Ape is looking to chop away at Chen Lo's legs.
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ape.#T2#
Ape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Ape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chen Lo lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ape connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ape bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ape. That did some damage!
Ape wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Ape.
Ape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but Ape avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Ape backs away, Chen Lo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Ape takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Ape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Ape throws a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
It looked like Chen Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ape with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chen Lo to score with a decent uppercut.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Ape moved away.
Ape throws a head kick but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Ape misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Ape gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chen Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chen Lo tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
Chen Lo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ape is out of range.
Ape stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen Lo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ape avoids it really well and circles away.
Ape staying out of range there.
Chen Lo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on Chen Lo's shoulder, as Chen Lo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chen Lo will feel that in the morning.
Ape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ape.
Ape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen Lo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ape is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen Lo 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.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen Lo blocks a head kick by Ape.
Chen Lo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Ape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape moves away from the strike by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick which misses Ape's front leg but catches the back leg as Ape tries to avoid it.
Ape throws a right and a left that Chen Lo avoids nicely.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chen Lo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Ape. That snapped Chen Lo's head back.
Chen Lo throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.
Ape checks a low kick from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Chen Lo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Ape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chen Lo tries a low kick but Ape avoids it.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chen Lo on the side of the head.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Chen Lo pushes him off.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ape takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ape misses with a hook.
Chen Lo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chen Lo tries to work over Ape's front leg with a kick but Ape checks it.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ape misses.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen Lo.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Chen Lo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
Ape cracks a nice hook into Chen Lo's ribs.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chen Lo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ape.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ape checks a leg kick.
Chen Lo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ape finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen Lo's head.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen Lo.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Ape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo connects with a jab.
Ape tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range. #CL2#
Ape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chen Lo, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen Lo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Chen Lo is blocking nicely.
Ape working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Chen Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Ape.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Ape missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
Ape lands a leg kick that knocks Chen Lo off balance momentarily.
Ape uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chen Lo has time to react.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Ape.
Ape looks to throw the jab but Chen Lo is out of range.
A shot to the body from Chen Lo misses
and Chen Lo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen Lo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throws a right and a left that Chen Lo avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Ape throws a good cross that connects.
Chen Lo 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.
Ape throws out a counter right but Chen Lo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ape clinches up with Chen Lo and pushes him back 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!
Chen Lo misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen Lo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Grey Ape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ape is stalling here.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ape.
Chen Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Chen Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Ape avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Chen Lo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chen Lo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ape lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Chen Lo. Those never looked like landing.
Ape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Ape.
Ape blocks a jab.
Chen Lo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Ape 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Chen Lo down.
Ape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chen Lo.
Ape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen Lo. That's going to slow Ape down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
Chen Lo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chen Lo 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 Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice straight punches there by Ape. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ape.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ape's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the body kick from Ape.
Ape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chen Lo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Ape.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ape.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Chen Lo avoids it.
That kick from Ape tenderised Chen Lo's leg. Chen Lo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot that sends Ape's belly button to the back.
Ape tries to clinch but Chen Lo is having none of it. #T3#
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chen Lo in his tracks.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Ape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ape scores with a four punch combination!
Ape dips to his left and cracks Chen Lo with an uppercut!
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Ape moves away and avoids it.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Ape catches Chen Lo right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen Lo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ape manages to circle out of the way.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chen Lo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ape off the cage and back into range.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chen Lo.
Ape scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chen Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo throws out a leg kick but Ape moves out of range and Chen Lo only half commits.
Ape slips under a jab from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ape 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
An out of breath Grey Ape thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Timiko Chen Lo was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: GC 410 Championship Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Winks ducks under a wild hook from Ape.#TD2#
Winks gets a double leg takedown into Ape's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Winks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ape is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winks, into his guard. #REVR#
Ape trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winks being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Ape got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ape has managed to get both his arms back between Winks's legs - danger averted.
Winks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Winks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ape is defending well. Winks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ape has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Winks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 405
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Abner misses
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape moves out of range as Abner strikes.
Ape jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Ape tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ape tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape slows down the pace here.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ape stalls.
Abner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ape is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Ape throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abner's corner calls for a 1-2. Abner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Ape wants to clinch.
Abner throws a head kick but Ape moves out of range.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ape swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Ape.
Abner lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Abner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ape.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Abner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Abner lands a head shot.
No joy there for Abner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Abner manages to avoid it.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Abner settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Ape down.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ape scores with a head kick.
Cayden Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abner clinches. #T3#
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ape fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but Abner avoided it.
Abner connects with a high kick.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
Ape lands a jab to Abner's midsection.
Abner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abner misses with a body shot
and Ape counters with a left to the body.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Abner misses.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ape avoids a kick to the body.
Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Abner is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Abner moves into the clinch.
Abner is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Abner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abner seems to have recovered his senses.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape just leaning against Abner, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Ape dips a shoulder and cracks Abner with a mighty uppercut! Abner falls back against the cage and Ape unloads with a barrage of strikes! Abner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ape screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
After winning the bout, Grey Ape thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Cayden Abner had this to say: 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: GC 400
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Ape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Ape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cubbedge swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Cubbedge finds it's target.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but Cubbedge avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Ape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Cubbedge .#CL#
Ape has Cubbedge up against the cage in a clinch.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cubbedge throws an elbow that misses.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Cubbedge missing with knees to the body.
Ape working aggressively here.
Cubbedge landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
Ape tries a body shot but Cubbedge blocks it.
Ape lands a left hand.
Ape slows down the pace here.
Cubbedge tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Ape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ape scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Cubbedge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cubbedge manages to end up in side control.
Ape is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge wants to control but Ape is keeping him busy.
Ape tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge working away.#SUB2#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cubbedge working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Ape is working away. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ape wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge prevents Ape from escaping the position.
Ape manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Ape is very close to passing his half guard.
Ape passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Ape's attempts to control the action.
Ape takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ape trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape 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#
Ape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Cubbedge seems unphased.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking body shot.
Cubbedge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ape thinking.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Cubbedge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Ape lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cubbedge circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ape moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ape.
Ape connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cubbedge . Cubbedge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ape misses the shot to the body.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ape appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cubbedge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ape pinned against the cage. Ape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape walks into a left hand.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Cubbedge moved out of range.
Cubbedge throws a counter combo.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge swinging wildly here.
Ape misses with the combination. #T3#
Cubbedge throws a jab when Ape was well out of range.
Ape seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Ape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Ape gets a clinch.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ape is defending well for now.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cubbedge up against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Ape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cubbedge s head.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!
Ape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Cubbedge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Cubbedge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cubbedge letting Ape take a breather here.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cubbedge has Ape pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ape manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ape stops a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge is trying to drag Ape to the mat but Ape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cubbedge wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Cubbedge avoids the damage to the body.
Cubbedge trying to stall but Ape improves his position.
Ape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Ape.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge seems to have recovered his senses.
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ape in his tracks.
Ape checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Ape takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Ape's body. Ape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ape.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Ape connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
As Cubbedge looks to move away, Ape throws a big counter combo but Cubbedge just gets out of the way.#T2#
Cubbedge lands a really nice looking cross but Ape seems unphased.
Cubbedge thows a leg kick but Ape checks it
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
Ape scores with a sloppy right hand. Cubbedge should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Billy Cubbedge 's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Ape manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cubbedge or not.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ape lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Ape tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Ape manages to get underhooks.
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Cubbedge lands an elbow inside.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Cubbedge gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Ape slowing the pace effectively.
Cubbedge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Ape tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Ape stops a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cubbedge 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head. #T4#
Cubbedge trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ape looking to stall.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Cubbedge swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ape, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
A relieved looking Grey Ape 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: Grunge 54: Canada
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Malone throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Malone.
Nice shot lands for Malone.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ape blocks the leg kick.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone 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.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Malone catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Ape tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range. #T1#
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Ape saw it coming and moves away.
Malone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malone tries to score with a low kick but Ape moves his leg out of the way.
Malone missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Ape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ape avoids the body shot from Malone. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Malone.
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but Malone avoided it.
Ape tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ape has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Malone misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malone scores with a jab.
Malone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ape is looking to counter punch.
Malone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ape drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Malone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ape.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Malone - just one landing.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Ape avoids it.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Malone finds it's way through Ape's defenses.
Ape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
Ape moves out of range of the body kick.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malone. #T4#
That kick from Malone tenderised Ape's leg. Ape is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malone scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ape avoids a kick to the body.
Malone swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
Malone lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Malone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Malone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ape.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ape.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Ape on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone cracks Ape with an open hand slap.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ape. That did some damage!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ape might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Malone throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Malone misses with a body kick.
Ape was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ape. Ape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Ape saw it coming and moves away.
Ape takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malone throws a wild body kick that Ape sees coming a mile off.
Malone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ape checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone scores with a nice strike.
Malone connects with the punch.#T2#
Malone misses with a low kick as Ape jumps back.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone misses with a left hand
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Ape counters by clinching up.
Ape prevents Malone from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape moves away from the strike by Malone.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ape throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone. #T3#
Malone punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Ape checks the leg kick nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Malone.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ape takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Ape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4##CL2#
Malone closes the distance and pushes Ape back into the cage.#BC2#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone tries to clinch there but Ape circles away.
Ape is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Malone is predictable there
and Ape makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ape connects with a high kick.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malone tries to clinch but Ape is having none of it.
Malone thumps Ape with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ape moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape tries to counter by clinching up but Malone breaks away and moves out of range.
Ape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malone.
Malone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ape.
A big right from Malone misses.
A left lands for Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Ape showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.
Malone misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Ape counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ape. #T1#
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Ape.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape prevents Malone from breaking the clinch.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape lands with a short shot to the head.
Malone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone working aggressively here.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ape trying to land knees to the body.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
A short right from Malone on the inside.
A hook to the body from Malone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Mad Dog Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone blocks a head kick by Ape.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Ape looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Ape is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.#T3#
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Ape appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Malone.
Malone scores with a sloppy right hand. Ape should have avoided that one.
Malone digs a good hook to Ape's body.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Ape throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Ape counters with an outside leg kick.
Ape shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Ape saw that one coming.
A left lands for Malone.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape checks a leg kick.
Ape moves forwards but Malone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malone lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch combination from Malone misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Malone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malone 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Lucan clinches with his opponent.
Lucan lands with a light punch inside.
Lucan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lucan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
Ape lands a left hand.
Lucan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucan gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lucan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucan moves to clinch but Ape breaks away
and Ape counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Lucan swings widly with a right hand
and Ape counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucan's knee momentarily.
Lucan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ape blocks a jab.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Lucan loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucan throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
Lucan tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucan misses with a wild combination.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucan tries to clinch up.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucan throws out the jab.
Ape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucan is able to avoid easily.
Ape sets himself, and Lucan steps forward looking for the clinch! Ape avoids it this time.#T2#
Lucan throws a head kick that misses
and Ape counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucan's knee momentarily.
Lucan avoids the head kick by Ape.
Lucan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucan misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucan looks winded!
Lucan misses with a looping right.
Ape throws a counter high kick but Lucan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ape lands a big head kick that sends Lucan to the canvas! Ape follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A less than humble Grey Ape misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'.

Event: Grunge 42: 420 Special
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Sasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
Sasai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasai cracks Ape with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sasai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dead Disney World in the buildup to the fight.
Sasai wants to clinch but Ape slips to the side
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Ape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sasai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ape was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on Sasai's shoulder, as Sasai tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Sasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Sasai moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sasai takes the fight into the clinch.
Sasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape lands a hook that snaps the head of Sasai backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Ape working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Sasai is rocked!
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Oh Sasai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasai can't break the clinch.
Ape digs a right hand into Sasai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sasai's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasai.
Ape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sasai backwards.
Ape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
Ape jerks Sasai's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sasai drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ape goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ape because Sasai was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Lester.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester.#CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape moves away from the strike by Lester.
Ape fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Ape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.
Ape lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester swings widly with a right hand
and Ape counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lester wants to clinch
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ape.
Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Lester looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Lester is looking to counter punch.
Lester misses the jab.
Ape lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Ape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ape missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ape misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ape cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lester moves away from the strike by Ape.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ape throws a jab but it's blocked by Lester.
Ape slips a jab from Lester.
Nice shot lands for Ape.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lester moves into the clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Lester controlling the action here for a moment.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lester is trying to stall.
Lester stalling in the clinch.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester working aggressively here.
Ape misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Ape crunches a lovely knee into Lester's ribcage.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ape.
Lester is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Ape.
Ape scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Ape stalling in the clinch.
Ape leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Lester as the two fighters clinch.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ape.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Lester is blocking nicely.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ape just leaning against Lester, taking a breather.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester blocking some punches.
Ape tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Ape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Ape comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ape throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lester.
Ape throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester moves away from the strike by Ape.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Lester misses.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Ape throws out a counter right but Lester avoids it with no problem.
Ape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Ape lands a body shot.
Ape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ape has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lester avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ape.#T1#
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lester.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Lester is blocking nicely.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape stalling in the clinch.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lester is defending well for now.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester working aggressively here.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Ape controls his hands.
Ape misses with a body punch.
Ape just leaning against Lester, taking a breather.
Ape working aggressively here. #T2#
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Ape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lester tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape is looking to control Lester's arms but Lester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ape has his back to the cage.
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Ape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lester lands an uppercut.
Ape wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lester lands a nice uppercut.
Lester prevents a body shot from Ape.
Moe Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ape.
Ape has Lester pushed against the cage.
Ape is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lester is defending well for now.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Ape.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Ape blocks a body shot from Lester. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lester is trying to maintain a safe position but Ape gets an underhook and turns Lester into the cage.
Ape blocking some punches.
Ape lands with a short shot to the head.
Lester managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Lester lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Lester taking a breather.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Ape.
Ape with a jab.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grey Ape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ape scores with a jab.
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Ape misses with a double jab
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester blocks a low kick nicely.
Ape swats away the attempt to clinch by Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses with a right hand
and Ape counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester slips a jab from Ape.
A jab lands there for Ape.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ape throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.#T1#
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Ape misses.
It looked like Lester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lester lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Lester.
Ape slips a jab from Lester.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lester misses with a double jab.
Lester tries to clinch but Ape moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Ape tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Ape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ape.
Lester moves out of range as Ape strikes.
Lester misses with a hook
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ape counters with a good low kick that Lester was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester misses the body punch
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Ape connects with a crisp jab.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Lester takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Lester clinches.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Lester working aggressively here.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage. #T3#
Ape lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Ape lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester digs a right hand into Ape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ape's gas tank.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape blocks a body shot from Lester. #T4#
Lester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape letting Lester take a breather here.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Lester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape wants to stall.
Ape taking a breather.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape slowing the pace effectively.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ape 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Grey Ape was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Nasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Nasty throws a jab when Ape was well out of range.
Ape with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nasty to score with a decent uppercut.
Nasty misses with an uppercut
and Nasty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasty connects with the punch.
Nasty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ape momentarily.
Nasty lands a slapping body shot.
Ape closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nasty is looking to score with low kicks.
Nasty swings widly with a right hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Nasty is rocked!
Ape lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Nasty - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ape!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape 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: GDL 77:Hansson VS Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Von Mises lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Mises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Mises takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Mises looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Mises is looking to chop away at Ape's legs.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape takes one on the button.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ape takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Mises checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Von Mises pushes him off.
Von Mises misses with a body kick.
Ape swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ape throws a series of punches but Von Mises moves out of range.
Ape moves out of range as Von Mises throws a body kick.
Ape misses with a hook
and Von Mises makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ape blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
A good leg kick by Von Mises.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A leg kick checked by Von Mises.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Von Mises tries to keep at a distance but Ape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Mises throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises fails to pull guard.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ape to keep the fight standing.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape. #T2#
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but Ape turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ape smiles and moves away.
Ape moves out of range of the body kick from Von Mises.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Von Mises lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Mises throws a head kick but Ape moves out of range.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ape checks a low kick from Von Mises.
Von Mises feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Von Mises decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Ape stopping the sweep attempt from Von Mises.
Ape wanted to stand there but Von Mises had control of the position. #SUB2#
Von Mises escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Von Mises working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily. #SUB2#
Von Mises 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! Ape rolls with it to try and escape but Von Mises cranks on the arm and Ape is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Von Mises!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ludwig Von Mises thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Winks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winks tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ape tried to score with a low kick but Winks checks it.
Winks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winks.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ape slips a jab from Winks.
Ape flicks out a counter leg kick but Winks steps away.
Winks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ape.
Ape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winks.#CL2#
Ape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ape.
A short left from Ape.
I was talking to Winks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ape wants to stall.
Winks scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Winks.
A right handed body shot lands from Winks.
Winks lands a shot to the body.
Winks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ape trying to stall but Winks improves his position.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winks.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape pushes Winks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winks blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Winks on the inside.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winks working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Winks breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winks checks a leg kick.
Ape looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Winks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Winks lands.
Ape has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Winks.
Winks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ape tries to clinch but Winks is having none of it.
Winks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ape defending well as Winks loads up on a big left hand.
Winks with the inside leg kick.
Winks is looking to slow Ape down with leg kicks. #TD#
Winks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ape quickly recovers to half guard.
Ape is looking to escape.
Ape has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winks is working away from the top position though.
Ape is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winks's back!#T3#
Ape tries to keep control of the position but Winks is staying busy.
I would not like to be Winks right now.
Ape not allowing Winks to control his hands.
Ape trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winks doesn't escape. #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.
Winks is really stuck here.
Ape keeps control of the position easily here as Winks tries to buck him off.
Winks can't escape the position.
Ape controlling from the back.
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 Harry Winks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Winks slips a jab from Ape.
Winks is looking to chop away at Ape's legs.
Winks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
Winks keeps the fight on the outside.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ape checks a low kick from Winks.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winks moves away.
Winks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Winks misses with a shot to the body
and Ape counters with a leg kick.
Ape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ape feints and then cracks Winks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winks down. #CL2#
Ape clinches. #BC#
Winks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Winks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ape to the mat! Ape manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winks controls the pace.
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!
Winks wants to control from the top but Ape keeps moving. #T1#
Ape pulls Winks in close to his closed guard and prevents Winks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Winks wants to control from the top but Ape keeps moving.
Ape manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ape is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ape wants to get up but he can't break Winks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ape controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Winks throws an off balance right hand
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winks throws a push kick but Ape slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Ape misses.
Winks lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Ape has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winks.
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ape lands a right hand.
Winks misses with a punch to the body.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winks's elbow.
Winks is leaning against Ape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winks cracks Ape with a nice body shot.#BC#
Winks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winks misses with a body shot.
Ape was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Winks shoots in but Ape avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ape looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Winks cracks Ape with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Winks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ape has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Winks is on him like a limpet, forcing Ape back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winks.
Winks wants a takedown but no success here.
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winks backwards.
Ape has Winks pushed against the cage.
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winks backwards.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Ape - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Winks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ape throws a leg kick but Winks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Winks saw that one coming.
Winks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ape lands with a hook. Winks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winks moves away.
Winks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winks throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ape throws a front kick aimed at Winks's knee but Winks avoids it well.
Ape stuffs the takedown attempt from Winks. Winks gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winks 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 Ape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Winks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Ape scoring well with a low kick there.
Ape lunges at Winks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winks's hand. #TD#
Winks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ape pulls Winks in to control the position.
Ape keeping moving, preventing Winks from controlling successfully.
Ape is pulling down on Winks's head to control his posture.
Winks looking to sit in guard and control but Ape gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SU2#
Ape gets to his feet - Winks follows without any prompting.
Winks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Winks.
A leg kick checked by Ape.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
Winks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Winks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Winks has Ape up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winks blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Winks - that landed with a thud.
Ape stops a takedown attempt from Winks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ape lands a body shot. #T3#
Winks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grey Ape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winks taking a breather.
Winks blocks a body shot from Ape.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Winks controls the action.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Winks avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
Ape working aggressively here. #T4#
A short left from Ape.
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Winks misses with a body punch.
Winks effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Winks breaks the clinch.
Winks connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ape enables Winks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ape manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ape swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winks wants to control from the top but Ape keeps moving.
Winks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ape is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grey Ape.
I think Ape 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GDL 69: MacArthur VS Fist II
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1##CL#
Ape rushes Weadababyitsaboy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Weadababyitsaboy manages to pull guard.
Ape content to stall in guard here.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to sweep but no luck.
Ape's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ape has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ape stops Weadababyitsaboy from standing up.
Weadababyitsaboy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ape controls the pace.#T1#

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy jabs Ape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. Ape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Weadababyitsaboy. That snapped Ape's head back.
Ape moves away from the strike by Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Weadababyitsaboy manages to avoid it.
Ape defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weadababyitsaboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Ape tests Weadababyitsaboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ape throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weadababyitsaboy takes one on the button.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a left hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy moves away from the strike by Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weadababyitsaboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weadababyitsaboy is out of range. #CL#
Ape clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as Weadababyitsaboy controls his hands.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ape has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape prevents a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy. #T3#
Weadababyitsaboy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ape walks away with a smile on his face. Weadababyitsaboy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weadababyitsaboy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ape blocks a head kick by Weadababyitsaboy. #CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy clinches up with Ape and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ape circles away quickly and effectively.
Weadababyitsaboy slips under a jab.
It seemed like Weadababyitsaboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy tries for a takedown but Ape circles away easily
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
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!
Ape has Weadababyitsaboy pressed against the cage, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ape has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy rushes Ape and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Weadababyitsaboy drags the fight down to the ground.
Ape not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ape has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ape pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weadababyitsaboy is keeping the position for now.
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 Grey Ape 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#
Decent striking displayed by Ape there.
Weadababyitsaboy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ape, as that shot connected.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping left.
Ape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ape displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ape goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape looks to land a right hand but Weadababyitsaboy moved out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a jab.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ape wants to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy keeps it at a distance.
Ape lands the left hand.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ape.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Weadababyitsaboy saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Weadababyitsaboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ape.
Ape throws a body punch but Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ape feints a jab promting Weadababyitsaboy to slip. Ape then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weadababyitsaboy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weadababyitsaboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut
and Weadababyitsaboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Ape lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weadababyitsaboy will feel that in the morning.
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!
Ape throws the left hand but Weadababyitsaboy avoids the punch easily.
Ape avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Ape moves into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to push Ape away but Ape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ape slips under a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Weadababyitsaboy pushes him off.
Ape slips a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a powerful jab.
Ape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weadababyitsaboy misses the shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the leg kick from Ape.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy darts in and clinches Ape up against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it. #T3#
Ape tries a knee to the head but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ape.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Weadababyitsaboy has had enough of the clinch but Ape keeps him there for the moment.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Weadababyitsaboy is blocking nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to force a seperation but Ape has the dominant position.
Weadababyitsaboy jumps guard but Ape turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Ape lands a nice shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ape. That one must have hurt.
Ape lands a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut. Ape saw that one coming.
Weadababyitsaboy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ape's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Weadababyitsaboy gets tackled into the cage by Ape. Ape maintains the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Ape is controlling the position. #T4#
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free but Ape has control.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ape lands with a left to the head.
Ape lands a left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape digs a right hand into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weadababyitsaboy's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weadababyitsaboy can't break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free but Ape has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy letting Ape take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ape throws a looping overhand right but Weadababyitsaboy ducks down to avoid it.
Ape connects with a single shot there.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a chopping leg kick but Ape manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Ape finds it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a nice right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.
Ape takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weadababyitsaboy. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right hand that misses
letting Ape counter with a right hand. #CL#
Ape has Weadababyitsaboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ape smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Weadababyitsaboy rushes Ape 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!
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weadababyitsaboy's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weadababyitsaboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Ape is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Ape.
Ape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but Ape is controlling him.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to pull guard but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Weadababyitsaboy gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ape. #T2#
Weadababyitsaboy tries to circle away but Ape has him pinned against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break free but Ape pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to circle away but Ape has him pinned against the cage.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ape to keep the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.#T3#
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head punch that misses.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Ape blocks a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape keeps control of Weadababyitsaboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Weadababyitsaboy. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape misses with a looping left.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weadababyitsaboy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Weadababyitsaboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ape doesn't seem phased though.
Ape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ape throws a wild body kick that Weadababyitsaboy sees coming a mile off.#T4##CL2#
Ape tries to keep at a distance but Weadababyitsaboy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ape connects with a jab.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Weadababyitsaboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape throws a head kick that Weadababyitsaboy semi-blocks.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weadababyitsaboy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weadababyitsaboy! But no joy.
Ape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ape, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GDL 65: Donovan vs Hannson
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tragedy moves out of range as Ape throws a body kick.
Ape misses with a kick to the body.
Tragedy is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Ape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tragedy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ape defends well and Tragedy ends up having to push Ape into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tragedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tragedy misses with the combination.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Tragedy connects with a right hand. Ape shakes it off.
Tragedy ducks under a wild hook from Ape.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Ape.
Tragedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tragedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ape thumps Tragedy with a low kick.
Tragedy misses with a double jab
and Ape counters with a thumping low kick.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tragedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tragedy throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ape let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tragedy tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but Tragedy seems unphased.
Ape misses with a low kick.
A jab from Ape misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Ape finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tragedy swings widly with a right hand
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Tragedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ape.
Tragedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Ape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trage Tragedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Ape drops Tragedy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tragedy looks back up at him and smiles so Ape waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T2#
Tragedy misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Ape lands a big right hand that sends Tragedy crashing to the mat! Ape stays standing though and waves Tragedy back to his feet!#ROC2#Tragedy is rocked!#CUT2#Trage Tragedy's cut is getting worse.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tragedy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Ape has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ape.
Ape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tragedy.
Tragedy letting Ape take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tragedy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Ape blocks the elbow strike.
Ape takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape tries to work over Tragedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but Tragedy avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
Ape misses with some punches.
Tragedy lands a nice elbow.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Ape stalling in the clinch.
Ape avoiding damage.
Ape works on Tragedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Tragedy taking a breather.
Ape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tragedy backwards. #T4#
Ape trying to stall but Tragedy improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape dodges an elbow strike from Tragedy.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Tragedy successfully pulls guard.
Tragedy controls Ape momentarily but Ape frees himself.
Tragedy being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Ape.
Tragedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tragedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ape throws out a counter right but Tragedy avoids it with no problem.
Ape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tragedy misses with a double jab.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tragedy. That did some damage!
Ape has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tragedy at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ape counters with a low kick, right behind Tragedy 's knee.
Tragedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ape sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tragedy somewhat.
Ape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Ape moves into the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Ape working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Trage Tragedy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tragedy tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape blocking some punches.
Tragedy throws an elbow that misses.
Ape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tragedy stalling.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tragedy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Tragedy tries to pull guard but Ape holds him up against the cage and eventually Tragedy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trage Tragedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tragedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tragedy taking a breather.
Tragedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tragedy or not.
Tragedy presses Ape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tragedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tragedy as Ape tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Ape breaks from the clinch.
Tragedy misses with a two punch combination.
Ape clobbers Tragedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3##CL2#
Ape clinches with his opponent.
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tragedy backwards.
Tragedy tries to stall but Ape uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tragedy as Ape tries to tie him up.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tragedy fails to land.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Tragedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tragedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
Ape gets through Tragedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Ape has a couple of punches blocked by Tragedy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tragedy.
Tragedy tries to pull guard but Ape holds him up against the cage and eventually Tragedy drops back down to his feet.
Ape stalling in the clinch.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tragedy is keeping busy.
Tragedy lands a nice elbow.
Ape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tragedy or not. #TD#
Tragedy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ape uses from the top position. #SU2#
Ape decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tragedy, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tragedy momentarily.
A head kick by Tragedy misses
and Ape counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tragedy misses with a combination #KD2#
and Ape counters with a crisp one two that drops Tragedy! Ape thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tragedy to his feet! Tragedy is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape 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 time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ape misses with a leg kick.
Tragedy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ape sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tragedy checks a leg kick.
Tragedy throws a series of strikes that have Ape backpedaling.
Tragedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Ape lands a lovely overhand right.
Ape connects with a right hand. Tragedy shakes it off.
Oh Tragedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ape slaps away a takedown attempt from Tragedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tragedy seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tragedy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trage Tragedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape drops Tragedy with a naaaaasty hook - Tragedy is in real trouble here! Ape dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 60: Wright vs Crusher
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Blikstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blikstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ape to regain full guard.
Blikstein trying to control but Ape is working from the bottom.
Ape is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein won't allow Ape to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ape lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Ape controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blikstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ape is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ape's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ape has passed into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blikstein keeps working.
Blikstein tries to buck Ape off but Ape is having none of it.#SU2#
Ape has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice jab there from Blikstein.
Blikstein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blikstein.
Blikstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ape is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
Ape avoids the body shot from Blikstein. #T3#
Blikstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Blikstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blikstein checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Ape.
Ape misses with a head kick.
Blikstein blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ape as Blikstein shoots in.
Ape throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Blikstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blikstein.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ape pulls Blikstein in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blikstein connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape has his hands on Blikstein's head, controlling the position.
Blikstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Blikstein won't allow Ape to sweep him here.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ape 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#
Ape is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ape drives through and clinches with Blikstein against the cage.
Blikstein is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blikstein.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ape lands a shoulder strike.
Blikstein misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape lands a right hand. #BC#
Blikstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blikstein swings widly with a right hand
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
Blikstein shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
A head kick misses from Ape.
Blikstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ape takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Ape tried to score with a low kick but Blikstein checks it.
Blikstein looks to clinch
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick.
Blikstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blikstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ape is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
Blikstein connects with the punch.
Ape throws a head kick but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ape displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blikstein. #T2#
Blikstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ape.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Blikstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ape sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blikstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ape throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blikstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blikstein swinging wildly here.
Ape feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein cracks Ape with a good jab.
Blikstein checks a low kick from Ape.
Blikstein lands a body shot. #T3#
Ape takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ape keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Ape's guard.
Ape looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ape gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Ape stands up from Blikstein's guard - Ape perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Blikstein as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ape pinned against the cage. Ape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ape feints a counter leg kick.
Blikstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulo Blikstein is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blikstein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Blikstein.
Ape throws a head kick but Blikstein moves out of range.
Blikstein lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ape feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Ape slaps away a takedown attempt from Blikstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blikstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ape is trying to defend but Blikstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Ape has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blikstein is on him like a limpet, forcing Ape back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Ape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blikstein content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Blikstein manages to break the clinch.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut.
Ape tries to clinch up.
Blikstein misses with a hook.
Blikstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blikstein looks for a takedown but Ape sprawls well.
No joy there for Ape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blikstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ape moves away from the strike by Blikstein. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Blikstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Blikstein looking to score a takedown here. Ape is defending well but Blikstein drives through and ends up in Ape's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein preventing the sweep.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Ape uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Ape!#REVB#
Ape postures up. #SU2#
Blikstein is working an open guard so Ape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Ape appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blikstein looks to throw the jab but Ape is out of range.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Blikstein scores with a shot to the body.
Ape throws a sloppy head kick and Blikstein moves out of range easily.
Blikstein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ape.
Blikstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Ape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ape pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Ape gets caught napping as Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown. Ape manages to retain guard.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein trying to control but Ape is working from the bottom.
Blikstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blikstein postures up and lands a big shot to Ape's brow. #T4#
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Ape wants to get back to his feet but Blikstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blikstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ape working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Paulo Blikstein.
I think Blikstein 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: GDL 54:
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roughneck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Roughneck misses.
Ape throws a head kick that half lands.
Ape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roughneck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
Roughneck throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roughneck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck avoids the head kick by Ape.
Roughneck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Ape catches Roughneck right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Roughneck misses. #T1#
Roughneck misses with a body shot.
Roughneck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ape slips a jab from Roughneck.
Ape works the jab nicely.
Ape finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roughneck with the counter takedown but Ape avoids it easily.
Ape throws the kick towards the body but Roughneck avoids it.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ape 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.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roughneck.
Ape jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ape swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roughneck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roughneck.
A big left from Ape misses.
Ape needs to keep his hands up - Roughneck had a free shot at his head there.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roughneck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ape throws a shot from downtown. Roughneck moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Roughneck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roughneck fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roughneck throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Ape throws a chopping leg kick but Roughneck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ape throws a lazy head kick
and Roughneck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roughneck looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Roughneck throws a right and a left that Ape avoids nicely.
Roughneck shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roughneck shoots in and drives through. Ape sprawls well.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Roughneck.
Ape lands with a good body shot.
Ape is looking to clinch but Roughneck is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
Roughneck jabs Ape right on the nose. Ape blinks but takes it well.
Roughneck cracks Ape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roughneck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ape was well out of range. Poor timing from Roughneck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Roughneck blocks the leg kick.
Roughneck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roughneck takes a swing at Ape's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Ape lands a big head kick that sends Roughneck tumbling to the mat! Ape takes a step backwards and waves Roughneck back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Roughneck is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Roughneck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ape fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Roughneck down.
Ape throws a poor cross that misses
and Roughneck counters with a nice uppercut.
Ape throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roughneck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Roughneck blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck just misses with a punch to the body.
Roughneck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roughneck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roughneck takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Ape takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape throws a low kick but Roughneck avoids it.
Roughneck tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Ape lands a big head kick that sends Roughneck tumbling to the mat! Ape takes a step backwards and waves Roughneck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roughneck is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Ape drops Roughneck with a naaaaasty hook - Roughneck is in real trouble here! Ape dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A victorious Grey Ape thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFarland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
Ape misses with a body kick.
McFarland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McFarland misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFarland lands a jab.
Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs.
Ape is looking to slow McFarland down with leg kicks.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape throws a right and a left that McFarland avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Ape.
Ape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McFarland connects with a right hand. Ape shakes it off.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.
As McFarland backs away, Ape returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McFarland misses the shot to the body.
Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape. #T1#
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely.
McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs.
McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
McFarland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McFarland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFarland connects with a jab.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFarland momentarily.
McFarland throws a series of strikes that have Ape backpedaling.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
McFarland throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Ape.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Ape. #T2#
McFarland misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarland shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from McFarland.
Ape cracks McFarland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
McFarland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
McFarland dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut!
McFarland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ape to score with a decent uppercut.
McFarland throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
McFarland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Ape pushes McFarland up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFarland misses with the head strike.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland trying to control the position but instead, Ape has worked for underhooks and has pushed McFarland into the cage.#BC#
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFarland.
It seemed like McFarland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McFarland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarland thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFarland misses with the combination.
Ape motions for McFarland to come forward. Ape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but McFarland seems unphased.
McFarland looks to land a combination but Ape avoids it well. #CL#
Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage.
McFarland has Ape pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ape manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skippy McFarland.
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFarland backwards.
Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ape tried to score with a low kick but McFarland checks it.
Nice jab there from Ape.
McFarland scores with a three punch combo!
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McFarland checks a leg kick.
Donk. McFarland catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
McFarland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
McFarland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFarland there as he acknowledges the shot.
McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McFarland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
Ape lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape is looking to clinch but McFarland is avoiding it.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
Ape slips a straight right by McFarland.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ape lands a nice looking kick to the body. McFarland takes a step back to recover.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland with a jab.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
Ape lands a jab.
McFarland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts. #CL#
Ape closes the distance and pushes McFarland back into the cage.
Ape lands a body punch.
Ape displaying some good clinch control by pressing McFarland up against the cage.
The referee calls for McFarland to work. #T2#
McFarland takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape lands a left hand.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but McFarland avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFarland misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFarland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McFarland looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.#CL#
Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage.
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as McFarland controls his hands. #T3#
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape misses with a looping left.
McFarland cracks Ape with a good jab.
McFarland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFarland throws out the jab.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?
McFarland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McFarland on the side of the head.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape throws a leg kick but McFarland moved away.
McFarland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.#T4#
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
McFarland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape tries to clinch
and McFarland counters with a left and a right that stings Ape.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McFarland checks a leg kick nicely.
McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
McFarland checks a low kick from Ape.
Ape slips a straight right by McFarland.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
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 Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McFarland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
Ape lands a head shot.
Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Ape slips a jab and a cross from McFarland.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFarland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFarland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland.
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McFarland throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick.
Ape scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
McFarland lands with a shot to the body.
Ape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFarland defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFarland. That did some damage!
Ape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape throws a low kick, looking for McFarland's leg but McFarland calmly moves out of range.
As Ape backs off McFarland throws a huge counter combo but Ape manages to avoid it all.
McFarland swinging wildly here.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
McFarland throws a one two combo.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses McFarland's front leg but catches the back leg as McFarland tries to avoid it.
Ape misses with a low kick.#T2#
McFarland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape moves away from the strike by McFarland.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarland checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
McFarland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ape counters with a low kick, right behind McFarland 's knee.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McFarland checks the leg kick.
McFarland clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
You can see that McFarland has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A jab from McFarland misses.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McFarland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFarland.
McFarland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Ape throws a leg kick
and McFarland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by McFarland as he checks the leg kick.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts.
Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.
McFarland misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Ape rushes McFarland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFarland swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Skippy McFarland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFarland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFarland taking a breather.
Ape being controlled against the cage.
McFarland tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
McFarland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
Ape is defending well against a takedown attempt.

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 Grey Ape.
Well Ape 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 5557 p4p, 479 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 5708 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

178 cm
22 yrs
210 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
190 lbs

Briggs

Ape

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Briggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ape swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ape clinches.
Ape changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Briggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Briggs tries to clinch but Ape moves out of range.

Briggs darts in and clinches Ape up against the cage.
Ape drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ape rushes Briggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Briggs tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape tries to score a body lock takedown but Briggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shawn Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Ape.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but Ape turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Briggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ape has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Briggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Briggs pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Briggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Briggs working a defensive guard but Ape passes into half guard.
Briggs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Briggs pulls Ape in close to prevent any damage.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Briggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ape wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Briggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ape doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ape manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.

Briggs working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily.

Briggs looking for a guillotine here but Ape defends easily.
Briggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to keep a closed guard but Ape is proving a slippery customer.
Ape must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ape 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.

Briggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Briggs is controlling Ape's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Briggs working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Briggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Ape tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Briggs has an active guard here but Ape has managed to pass into half guard.
Briggs wants to get back to full guard.

Ape is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Briggs is looking for a sweep. Ape is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ape not doing much here.
Briggs tries to get to full guard but Ape has control of the leg.
Well, if Ape is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Briggs wants to get back to full guard.
Briggs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Briggs managing to control the position.
Briggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Briggs!
An out of breath Shawn Briggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 15, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 7125 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 5531 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
21 yrs
165 lbs

185 cm
17 yrs
190 lbs

Dvalishvili

Ape

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Koba Dvalishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

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

Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ape avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ape wants to take the fight to the mat but Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ape is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dvalishvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ape pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ape is working for takedown but Dvalishvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Ape.
Dvalishvili looking for a takedown.
Dvalishvili wants to take the fight to the mat but Ape manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ape is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dvalishvili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili goes for a takedown attempt but Ape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ape is working for takedown but Dvalishvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ape goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Dvalishvili has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ape is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ape goes for a takedown attempt but Dvalishvili pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ape has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dvalishvili is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Ape tries to get set, Dvalishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Ape manages to avoid the attempt.
Ape misses with a takedown attempt - Dvalishvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ape wants to clinch.

Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Ape back into the cage.
Dvalishvili has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ape avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ape is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ape tries for a takedown but Dvalishvili manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Dvalishvili has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ape regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dvalishvili (2) vs (0) Ape
Dvalishvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dvalishvili looking to pass the guard.
Ape can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dvalishvili controls the pace.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dvalishvili is pushing down on Ape's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ape is fighting to maintain full guard but Dvalishvili has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape is looking to control Dvalishvili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ape avoid being mounted?
Dvalishvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dvalishvili is thwarting Ape's attempts to control the position.
Dvalishvili is taking a breather. Ape 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.
Ape trying to hold on to Dvalishvili's head to control him but Dvalishvili postures up.
Dvalishvili is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili'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.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but Ape defending well.
Dvalishvili content to control rather than advance.
Further stalling from Dvalishvili.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ape wants to improve his position but Dvalishvili is controlling well.
Dvalishvili takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dvalishvili is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ape trying to control but Dvalishvili postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ape is looking for a sweep. Dvalishvili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dvalishvili controlling the action here.
Dvalishvili is looking to advance position but Ape won't allow it.
Dvalishvili trying to control the pace.
Dvalishvili works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dvalishvili (5) vs (0) Ape

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili controlling from the full mount.
Ape is looking to get to half guard.
Dvalishvili controlling the pace for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ape is trying to escape the mount.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dvalishvili.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ape tries to hold on but Dvalishvili pushes him away.
Dvalishvili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dvalishvili continues to hold on tight.
Ape is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dvalishvili controlling his opponent.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ape is trying to escape the mount.
Dvalishvili controlling from mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ape is working to get back to half guard.
Dvalishvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dvalishvili takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.

Event: TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 5571 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
17 yrs
190 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

Ape

Blanco

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grey Ape! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marko Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

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

Ape drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ape (2) vs (0) Blanco
Ape slips nicely into half guard.

Blanco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ape pulls his head out easily.
Blanco felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ape keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blanco is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanco gets back to full guard.
Ape passes Blanco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blanco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blanco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ape's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ape's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ape (2) vs (4) Blanco
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blanco controlling the positon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape breaks Blanco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ape (4) vs (4) Blanco

Blanco working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily.
Blanco looking for a sweep. Not yet Blanco, not yet.

Blanco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ape defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ape (4) vs (6) Blanco
Ape has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ape (6) vs (6) Blanco
Blanco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ape is now in half guard.
Blanco moves into full guard.

Blanco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ape is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blanco.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ape (9) vs (6) Blanco
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blanco tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blanco is looking for a sweep.
Blanco wants to control but Ape postures up.
Blanco is looking for a sweep.
Ape staying calm.
Blanco is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape controlling from side mount.
Blanco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blanco struggling a bit here.
Blanco tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ape moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ape working away.
Blanco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ape seems content to control.
Blanco moves into full guard.
Blanco wants to sweep but no luck.

Ape avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blanco trying to keep a closed guard but Ape is proving a slippery customer.

Blanco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ape doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ape manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Blanco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ape can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ape stays in close to Blanco's body and controls the position.
Blanco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ape is one step ahead there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blanco controls Ape momentarily but Ape frees himself.

Blanco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blanco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ape is one step ahead there.
Ape is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is trying to control the position but Ape postures up.

Blanco working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily.
Ape has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blanco looking for a sweep. Not yet Blanco, not yet.

Blanco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ape looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Blanco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ape defends it easily.
Blanco is trying to control the position but Ape postures up.

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

Blanco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ape stacks Blanco 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 Ape!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ape (12) vs (6) Blanco
Blanco is looking to reverse the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blanco trying to remain calm as Ape controls from the top position.
Blanco is trying to get back to half guard.
Blanco manages to get back to half guard.

Blanco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ape pulls his head out easily.
Ape moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ape (15) vs (6) Blanco
Ape taking a breather here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blanco regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ape in particular looking to stall.
Blanco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ape is working away from the top position though.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blanco wants to improve his position but Ape is controlling well.
Ape seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blanco is pressing down on Ape's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blanco wants to sweep but no luck.

Blanco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ape uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ape (18) vs (6) Blanco
Ape taking a breather here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ape controls the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is trying to improve his position.
Blanco can't do much from the bottom here.

Ape is trying to get an arm triangle but Blanco is defending well.
Ape taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ape takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Grey Ape thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Mummo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ape stuffs the takedown attempt from Mummo. Mummo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mummo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Mummo controls the action.
Ape wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mummo has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Mummo jumps guard and drags Ape to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ape looking to sit in guard and control but Mummo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mummo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ape trying to keep a closed guard but Mummo is proving a slippery customer.
Ape wants to sweep here but Mummo controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape wants to stand but Mummo is controlling the position.
Ape is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ape wants to sweep here but Mummo controlling him for the moment.
Mummo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mummo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ape not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ape wants to get back to his feet but Mummo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mummo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ape can't keep his opponent in guard - Mummo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mummo 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.
Mummo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Mummo seems to be looking for submissions.
Mummo throwing shots but Ape is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mummo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ape regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mummo.
Ape is trying to keep Mummo in close.
Mummo prevents Ape from getting back to his feet.
Mummo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mummo seems to be working for a kimura but Ape defends the submission attempt.
Mummo is looking to take a break and control but Ape is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mummo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ape sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Mummo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ape defending well though. #SUB#
Mummo seems to be working for a kimura but Ape defends the submission attempt.
Mummo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ape scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mummo manages to mount him!
Ape really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mummo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mummo looking to finish with strikes here!
Ape is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mummo unloads with some shots from mount but Ape bucks and avoids them well.
Ape is trying desperately to improve position.
Mummo trying to control but Ape is having none of it.
Ape is desperately trying to improve his position but Mummo has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB#
Mummo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ape to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ape shrugs it off.
Ape is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mummo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ape can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ape wants to hold on but Mummo pushes him away.
Mummo throwing strikes here but Ape is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ape tries to lock up and control but Mummo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ape holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mummo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mummo looking to control but Ape is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maatuska Mummo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ape.
Ape stuffs the takedown.
Ape fakes the leg kick and cracks Mummo in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mummo.
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mummo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mummo shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ape.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mummo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ape counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mummo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ape pinned against the cage. Ape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatuska Mummo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Ape!
Mummo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mummo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ape throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ape.
Ape feints and then cracks Mummo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mummo down.
Mummo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ape.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mummo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Ape closes the distance and clinches.
Ape looking to stall.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mummo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mummo.
Ape wants to get back to striking at distance but Mummo won't allow it.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Mummo controls the action.
Mummo has Ape pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ape manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ape tries to work over Mummo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mummo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ape manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Mummo prevents a body shot from Ape.
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Ape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ape. #T3#
Ape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mummo's elbow.
Mummo goes for a takedown attempt but Ape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ape thuds his shin into the meat of Mummo's side.
Ape scores with a spinning back kick!
Ape is looking to slow Mummo down with leg kicks.
Ape moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mummo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ape thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mummo if he has to take too many more of those.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Ape takes the fight into the clinch.
Ape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as Mummo controls his hands. #T4#
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mummo is keeping busy.
Mummo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ape trying to control the position but instead, Mummo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ape into the cage.
Ape is trying to force a seperation but Mummo has the dominant position.
Mummo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mummo fails to pull guard.
Ape is trying to force a seperation but Mummo has the dominant position.
Mummo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ape avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ape throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mummo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mummo closes the distance and clinches up with Ape, looking for a takedown. Mummo pushes Ape against the cage but Ape circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ape feints a counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mummo or perhaps it was just good defense by Ape, which made it look bad.
Mummo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mummo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mummo takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Ape.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses Mummo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mummo tries to avoid it.
Ape stuffs the takedown attempt from Mummo. Mummo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maatuska Mummo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ape throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ape buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ape lands a front kick.
Ape keeps Mummo at a distance using the push kick.
Mummo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mummo or perhaps it was just good defense by Ape, which made it look bad.
Ape lands a front kick.
Mummo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mummo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ape tries to sprawl out of it but Mummo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ape manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grey Ape seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Mummo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ape.
Ape thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mummo if he has to take too many more of those.
Mummo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape lands with a nice body kick.
Ape throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mummo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ape. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick there by Ape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
Ape throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Good leg kick by Ape there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ape - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Ape.
Nice body kick from Ape.
Ape lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mummo will feel that in the morning.
A solid body kick from Ape. #CL2#
Ape has managed to clinch.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Mummo controls the action. #BC2#
Ape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ape throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ape fakes the leg kick and cracks Mummo in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ape.
Mummo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mummo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape delivers a nice body kick.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ape.
Mummo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ape tries to avoid it but Mummo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ape to the ground. Ape escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ape throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ape.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ape.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Ape tenderised Mummo's leg. Mummo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ape stuffs the takedown attempt from Mummo. Mummo gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Ape tenderised Mummo's leg. Mummo is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ape 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Our winner, Grey Ape, 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.

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