Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C360: Marley vs Kringle
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Mein Armbach doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
Dorado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dorado. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Dorado lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach is looking to score with low kicks.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up but Dorado circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mein Armbach clinches.
Dorado tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Dorado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dorado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mein Armbach doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dorado.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mein Armbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dorado, pushing him back against the cage.
Dorado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mein Armbach.
Dorado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mein Armbach's efforts to push away.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mein Armbach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Mein Armbach gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorado to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mein Armbach is keeping the position for now.
Dorado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dorado trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mein Armbach is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Dorado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Mein Armbach is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Dorado keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorado looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range. #CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Dorado.
Dorado tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Dorado. #T4#
Mein Armbach wants to break free but Dorado has control.
Dorado lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dorado.
Dorado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Dorado presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dorado.
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!
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorado has him pressed against the cage.
Mein Armbach can't break the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mein Armbach's efforts to push away.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dorado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mein Armbach's sensitive parts.
Dorado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dorado.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elrey Dorado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dorado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dorado lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Dorado.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Dorado circles away. #TD#
Dorado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mein Armbach did well to prevent Dorado getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Mein Armbach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working. #T1#
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Mein Armbach is defending well.
Mein Armbach is trying to maintain the position but Dorado is very close to passing his half guard.
Dorado wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping him busy.
Dorado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Mein Armbach won't allow it.
Mein Armbach trying to hold on to Dorado's head to control him but Dorado postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but Mein Armbach defends the submission attempt.
Dorado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mein Armbach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Dorado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mein Armbach's half guard.
Mein Armbach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dorado. #SUB#
Dorado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dorado is thwarting Mein Armbach's attempts to control the position.
Dorado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mein Armbach is trying to stand back up but Dorado is controlling him #SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura here.
Dorado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach wants to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
Dorado connects with a body shot.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dorado 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 Mein Armbach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mein Armbach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dorado misses with a body kick.
Mein Armbach doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away. #TD#
Dorado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dorado wants to pass to mount but Mein Armbach is defending the position.
Mein Armbach is staying active underneath Dorado, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but Mein Armbach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorado to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Dorado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mein Armbach managing to control the position.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep Dorado in close. #T1#
Dorado trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Dorado stays in close to Mein Armbach's body and controls the position.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dorado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach misses with a head kick.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mein Armbach tries to land a leg kick but Dorado saw it coming and moves away.
Mein Armbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mein Armbach there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Dorado gets a double leg takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Dorado pushing down on Mein Armbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dorado prevents Mein Armbach from improving his position.
Dorado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dorado wants to free his trapped foot but Mein Armbach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Mein Armbach is refusing to be controlled, as Dorado sits in half guard.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
Mein Armbach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach looking to control but Dorado passes into half guard.
Dorado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mein Armbach is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Dorado is taking a breather. Mein Armbach 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elrey Dorado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorado 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C354: Erdogan vs Chai
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mein Armbach.
Monkey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mein Armbach's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monkey sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working for a kimura but Monkey is defending it quite comfortably.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mein Armbach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mein Armbach's back!
Monkey is riding his opponent, not letting Mein Armbach buck him off. #SUB#
Mein Armbach has hold of Monkey's leg, trying to break free but it's let Monkey lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Mein Armbach is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Monkey throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spider Monkey!
Our winner, Spider Monkey, 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: C348: Dorado vs Fadda
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Benny misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Benny is pulling down on Mein Armbach's head. It's preventing any offense from Mein Armbach, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Benny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Benny is looking for a triangle here but Mein Armbach uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Benny tries to buck Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benny struggling a bit here.#T1#
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Benny is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benny sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Benny's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benny is holding on for now.
Benny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mein Armbach is working away from the top position though.
Benny trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Benny tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.#T2#
Mein Armbach controlling from mount.
Benny really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benny is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benny wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Benny regains half guard.
Benny is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benny avoid being mounted?
Benny is concentrating on defense, preventing Mein Armbach from advancing position. #T3#
Benny wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benny is trying to get back to full guard.
Benny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mein Armbach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mein Armbach's back!#SUB#
Benny tightening his grip on Mein Armbach, looking for the choke.
Benny not allowing Mein Armbach to control his hands.
Mein Armbach looking very determined here, making life difficult for Benny. #T4##SUB#
Benny looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mein Armbach is controlling Benny 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Benny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benny is keeping the position for now.
Benny pulls Mein Armbach in close to his closed guard and prevents Mein Armbach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Benny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benny is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benny tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach tries to move into range but Benny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch
and Benny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benny dips to his left and cracks Mein Armbach with an uppercut!
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benny throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach with the counter takedown but Benny avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach ducks right into an uppercut from Benny.
Benny looks to land a left hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range nicely.
And Mein Armbach tries to counter it with a takedown but Benny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Benny misses with a looping right.
Benny jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benny's half guard.
Mein Armbach prevents Benny from improving his position.
Benny wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benny wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benny trying to control here.
Benny is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Benny wants to improve his position but Mein Armbach is controlling well.
Benny is trying to maintain the position but Mein Armbach is very close to passing his half guard.
Benny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benny working a defensive guard here.
Benny looking for a sweep. Not yet Benny, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Benny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Benny is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benny controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch
and Benny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Benny.
Benny throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benny throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Benny moves out of range.
It looked like Benny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Mein Armbach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mein Armbach drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benny defends it well.
Benny looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Benny.
Benny misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Benny.
Benny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benny misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny staying out of range there.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Benny strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

D.C. Benny dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Mein Armbach's shoulder, as Mein Armbach tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benny throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Benny misses the jab.
Mein Armbach walks into a left hand.
Benny lands an overhand right.
Benny misses with a few strikes there.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Benny misses.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
Benny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny lands a body shot.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Benny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Benny misses with a series of wild punches.
Benny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Benny.
No luck for Mein Armbach with that takedown attempt.
Benny throws a looping overhand right but Mein Armbach ducks down to avoid it.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D.C. Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Benny.#T2#
Benny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Mein Armbach misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mein Armbach checks a leg kick.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Benny.
Benny misses with a left hand
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
Benny throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Benny lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Benny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benny misses with a hook #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benny! #T3#
Benny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Benny stalling.
Benny trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benny controlling the action here.
Benny is trying to control the action in half guard but Mein Armbach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Benny is looking to advance position but Mein Armbach won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benny pulls his head out easily.
Benny passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mein Armbach is squirming around, avoiding Benny's attempts to control the action.
Mein Armbach tries to reverse the position but Benny maintains control.
Benny looking to control but Mein Armbach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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 D.C. Benny.
I think Benny 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C340: Bloodaxe vs Pope
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Wright has Mein Armbach up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wright as Mein Armbach tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach. #TD#
Mein Armbach jumps guard and drags Wright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mein Armbach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Wright trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Wright decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mein Armbach, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.#CL2#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach is trying to pull guard but Wright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach looking to slow down the pace here.
Wright misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach jumps guard but Wright stands there with Mein Armbach around his waist. Mein Armbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch. #TD#
Mein Armbach successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Wright content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mein Armbach has locked up a guillotine! Mein Armbach's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wright is holding on here and Mein Armbach must be using up a lot of energy. Wright has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mein Armbach gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: C326: Albatross vs Chulalong
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mein Armbach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosmanov swivels and escapes.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mein Armbach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosmanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kosmanov's guard.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mein Armbach controls the pace.
Kosmanov pulls Mein Armbach in close to his closed guard and prevents Mein Armbach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of elbows.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Kosmanov is keeping the position.
Kosmanov wants to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick.
Mein Armbach cracks Kosmanov with an open hand slap.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
A jab from Kosmanov finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Kosmanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Kosmanov settles back down.
Mein Armbach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Mein Armbach.
Kosmanov throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Kosmanov as Mein Armbach shoots in.
Kosmanov throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Mein Armbach.#T4#
Mein Armbach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
Kosmanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Kosmanov is quick to defend against it.
Kosmanov throws a low kick, looking for Mein Armbach's leg but Mein Armbach calmly moves out of range.
Kosmanov cracks Mein Armbach with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Kosmanov throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kosmanov circles away.
Kosmanov with a hook.
Kosmanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Kosmanov looks to move away, Mein Armbach throws a big counter combo but Kosmanov just gets out of the way.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
Mein Armbach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kosmanov sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Kosmanov misses. #TD#
Mein Armbach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kosmanov regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on Kosmanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kosmanov. #T1#
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kosmanov because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
Mein Armbach looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kosmanov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throws some wild stikes that Kosmanov manages to avoid easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy strike and Kosmanov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Kosmanov has ended up in Mein Armbach's guard.
Kosmanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mein Armbach is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Kosmanov tries to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Kosmanov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kosmanov has his hands clasped together but Mein Armbach extends and breaks Kosmanov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mein Armbach.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: C316: Marley vs Chai
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Hawk.
And Mein Armbach tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk 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.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mein Armbach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawk, who protects the arm well.
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.
Hawk prevents Mein Armbach from improving position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mein Armbach has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Hawk trying to control but Mein Armbach flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but Mein Armbach has full control of the position and if anything, Hawk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mein Armbach is throwing shots to the body but Hawk manages to wriggle free. Mein Armbach pounces on him again and ends up in Hawk's guard.
Mein Armbach works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Mein Armbach defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mein Armbach with a jab.
Mein Armbach has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Hawk misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach.
Hawk is trying to escape back to his feet but Mein Armbach uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Mein Armbach tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawk tries to work over Mein Armbach's front leg with a kick but Mein Armbach checks it.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a single leg into guard. Hawk didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mein Armbach is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Hawk misses #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawk!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hawk is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
The ground and pound from Mein Armbach seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hawk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mein Armbach's guard! Nice work there by Hawk!
Mein Armbach trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but instead Mein Armbach has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Hawk keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawk trying to strike off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mein Armbach is controlling him.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk wants to stand back up but Mein Armbach manages to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mein Armbach 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
An intense looking Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
O Brien pushes Mein Armbach up against the cage in a clinch.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
O Brien working aggressively here.
O Brien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
O Brien has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mein Armbach scores with a shoulder strike.
O Brien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien. #TD2#
Mein Armbach works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

O Brien pushes Mein Armbach off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Brien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien lands the left hand.
Jab from Mein Armbach.#T1#
Mein Armbach 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.
O Brien connects with a single shot there.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Mein Armbach.
O Brien blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Brien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mein Armbach finds it's way round the side to connect with O Brien's head.
O Brien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Mein Armbach swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and O Brien counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but O Brien circles away.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
O Brien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Brien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
A jab lands there for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
O Brien connects with a single shot there.
O Brien drops his hands momentarily and Mein Armbach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a decent looking hook.
O Brien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mein Armbach takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Brien lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
O Brien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mein Armbach.
Seamus O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target.
O Brien lands a really nice looking cross but Mein Armbach seems unphased.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
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!
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.#T4#
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.#CL2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.
O Brien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from O Brien.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mein Armbach manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Brien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
O Brien takes a swing at Mein Armbach's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range nicely.
O Brien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mein Armbach looks for a takedown but O Brien sprawls well.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from O Brien.
Mein Armbach tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seamus O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Mein Armbach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach blocks a body shot from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by O Brien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Brien.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
O Brien attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Mein Armbach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Mein Armbach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Mein Armbach blocks the low kick.
Mein Armbach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Mein Armbach has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach lands a right hand.
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from O Brien misses. #CL2#
Mein Armbach pushes O Brien up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
O Brien is pressed up against the cage. Mein Armbach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Brien down to the mat. O Brien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien lands a leg kick that knocks Mein Armbach off balance momentarily.
Mein Armbach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seamus O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
As Mein Armbach tries to get set, O Brien tries to push him back and clinch up but Mein Armbach manages to avoid the attempt.
O Brien lands with an uppercut that bounces Mein Armbach off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien scores with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach 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#
O Brien forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien tries to break the clinch but Mein Armbach is controlling the position.
Seamus O Brien has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with a left to the head.
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 Seamus O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
O Brien stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
O Brien has Mein Armbach up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien cracks Mein Armbach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as O Brien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.
O Brien throws a front kick aimed at Mein Armbach's knee but Mein Armbach avoids it well.
O Brien takes one to the chin there.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses.
O Brien lands a really nice looking cross but Mein Armbach seems unphased. #T1#
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
O Brien moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by O Brien.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mein Armbach tests O Brien's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brien lands with a cross. #TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

O Brien manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mein Armbach keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien lands a right hand.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Brien tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Brien misses with a knee to the head.
O Brien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Brien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mein Armbach.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien can't break the clinch.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien misses with a leg kick.
O Brien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Mein Armbach. #T3#
Mein Armbach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Brien.#CL2#
Mein Armbach forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.
O Brien lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mein Armbach. Those never looked like landing.
Seamus O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mein Armbach.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab. #T4#
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from O Brien finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a nice leg kick.
Mein Armbach scores with a one two! O Brien had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from O Brien.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Brien.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
O Brien tries to clinch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
O Brien throws a one two combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monkey finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Monkey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Monkey tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach lands a right hand.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monkey is leaning against Mein Armbach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mein Armbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monkey working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey. #T1#
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey digs a right hand underneath Mein Armbach's ribcage. Mein Armbach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach cracks Monkey with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey has Mein Armbach pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mein Armbach or not.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey works on Mein Armbach's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mein Armbach on the inside.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mein Armbach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Monkey stalling.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Monkey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Mein Armbach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Mein Armbach sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Monkey clinches up with Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey taking a breather.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mein Armbach or not.
Good body shot from Monkey.
Mein Armbach is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Monkey rushes Mein Armbach and presses him up against the cage.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mein Armbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spider Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Monkey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but Monkey won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Monkey lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey stalling.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
A short left from Monkey. #T2#
Monkey leaning against his opponent.
Monkey tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Monkey.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands a body punch.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Monkey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
Monkey slowing the pace effectively.
Monkey lands a body punch.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Monkey. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards. #ROC2#Mein Armbach is rocked!
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Monkey.
A right handed body shot lands from Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Oh Mein Armbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
A short right from Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Monkey does it's job there.
Monkey slips a straight right by Mein Armbach.
Monkey with a nice cross.#CL2#
Monkey gets a clinch.
Monkey controlling the action here for a moment.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but Monkey holds him up against the cage and eventually Mein Armbach drops back down to his feet.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monkey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey lands a left hand. #T1#
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Monkey gets through Mein Armbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monkey cracks Mein Armbach with a nice body shot.
Monkey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monkey tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Monkey is stalling here.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Monkey stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Monkey.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Monkey breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands with a cross.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mein Armbach avoids a kick to the body.
Mein Armbach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A cross from Monkey lands.#T3#
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Mein Armbach should have avoided that one.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
Mein Armbach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mein Armbach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monkey tries to clinch but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mein Armbach, pushing him back against the cage.
Monkey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
A short right from Monkey.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Mein Armbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to break free but Monkey pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach lands with a short shot to the head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey is leaning against Mein Armbach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Monkey stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philippe 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.
Philippe misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Mein Armbach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philippe.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Philippe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach throws a nice looking combination but Philippe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philippe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Mein Armbach cracks Philippe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Philippe misses.
Mein Armbach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Philippe under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch
and Philippe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Philippe cracks Mein Armbach with a good jab.
Mein Armbach moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philippe.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Philippe throws a wild body kick that Mein Armbach sees coming a mile off.
Philippe misses with a looping left.#T2#
Philippe misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Philippe there.
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Philippe saw that one coming.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philippe.
Philippe misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Philippe backing up. Philippe nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Mein Armbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philippe circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Philippe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Philippe misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philippe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Philippe swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mein Armbach lands an overhand right.
Philippe lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Philippe avoids them all with ease.
Philippe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Philippe cracks Mein Armbach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Philippe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mein Armbach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philippe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target. #T4#
A jab from Philippe finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Philippe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Philippe lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
Philippe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Philippe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philippe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mein Armbach on the side of the head.#TD2#
Mein Armbach scores with a takedown into Philippe's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Philippe keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Philippe moves out of range.
Philippe tries to counter by clinching up but Mein Armbach breaks away and moves out of range.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mein Armbach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right.
Philippe throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Philippe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach cracks Philippe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping right.
Philippe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
Philippe lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Philippe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mein Armbach on the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Philippe ducked under it nicely.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peguero Jean Philippe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mein Armbach jabs Philippe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Philippe is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
enabling Philippe to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Philippe ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Mein Armbach manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Philippe on his heels. He'll look to pass Philippe's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philippe dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mein Armbach is trying to keep Philippe in close.
Mein Armbach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Philippe from controlling successfully.
Philippe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Philippe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philippe defends it easily.
Mein Armbach trying to keep a closed guard but Philippe is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philippe is aware though and is defending well.
Philippe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philippe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philippe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Philippe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Philippe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Philippe wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Mein Armbach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philippe's guard. #REVB##T4#
Mein Armbach looking to sit in guard and control but Philippe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Philippe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Philippe from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philippe is one step ahead there.
Philippe wants to pass the guard but Mein Armbach is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Philippe from controlling successfully.
Philippe postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Philippe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peguero Jean Philippe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
Philippe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Philippe ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Philippe misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philippe counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
Philippe misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but Philippe moved out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Philippe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Philippe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Philippe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Philippe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
A combination from Philippe does no damage.
Philippe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philippe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Mein Armbach coming out on top.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Philippe ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Philippe to the mat! Philippe manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mein Armbach looking to sit in guard and control but Philippe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Philippe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Philippe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mein Armbach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Philippe.
Philippe throws an elbow but Mein Armbach slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mein Armbach is trying to control Philippe's posture but Philippe avoids it. #T3#
Mein Armbach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Philippe.
Philippe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peguero Jean Philippe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philippe misses with the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Philippe control the position.
Philippe 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.
Mein Armbach can't do much from the bottom here.
Philippe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Philippe postures up.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philippe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mein Armbach is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Philippe misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Philippe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mein Armbach is avoiding damage well.
Philippe throws an elbow but Mein Armbach slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Philippe postures up.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Philippe stalls from top position.
Philippe misses with the ground and pound.
Philippe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Mein Armbach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Philippe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mein Armbach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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 Peguero Jean Philippe.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach stared into the camera and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Mein Armbach moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant throws a big counter head kick but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mein Armbach, pushing him back against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands with a light punch inside.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
Bryant jumps guard but Mein Armbach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Mein Armbach throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Mein Armbach throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant 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.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mein Armbach with a body shot.#T2#
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant wants to clinch
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach shoots and misses
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3##CL#
Mein Armbach clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bryant successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bryant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mein Armbach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bryant trying to hold on to Mein Armbach's head to control him but Mein Armbach postures up. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryant trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach trying to advance position but Bryant counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant'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#
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mein Armbach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Mein Armbach lands.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mein Armbach sprawls well. Mein Armbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.#T2#
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
As Mein Armbach backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it all.
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!
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away. #CL2#
Bryant forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Mein Armbach has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Mein Armbach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mein Armbach to keep the fight standing.
Bender Mein Armbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
A right hand to the body from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to circle away but Mein Armbach has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Mein Armbach digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mein Armbach.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mein Armbach to keep the fight standing.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Mein Armbach won't allow it.
Mein Armbach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mein Armbach is working Bryant over against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mein Armbach looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant wants to counter the offense by Mein Armbach and move into the clinch position.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant jabs Mein Armbach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Mein Armbach as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant wants to clinch but Mein Armbach slips to the side
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mein Armbach.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Mein Armbach has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bryant successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bryant working for a triangle but Mein Armbach defends it easily.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mein Armbach advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mein Armbach seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach moves into full mount! Bryant won't be happy about that!
Bryant regains half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bryant is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Bryant manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mein Armbach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a series of strikes that have Sturmovik backpedaling.
A punch combination from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik misses with a double jab
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mein Armbach, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik misses with a low kick.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach connects with a right hand. Sturmovik shakes it off.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Mein Armbach's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach slips a jab and a cross from Sturmovik.
Mein Armbach lands a really nice looking cross but Sturmovik seems unphased.
Sturmovik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturmovik.
Mein Armbach blocks the body kick. #T1#
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturmovik tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturmovik slips under a jab from Mein Armbach.
Sturmovik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Mein Armbach cracks Sturmovik's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Sturmovik slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mein Armbach can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bender Mein Armbach!
As Bender Mein Armbach got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Terrell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Terrell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Terrell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Terrell keeps it at a distance.
Terrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Terrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mein Armbach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Terrell scores with a body shot.
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Terrells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell throws a shot to the body.
Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Terrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mein Armbach's hands.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terrell looks for the body kick but Mein Armbach saw that one coming.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terrell throws a leg kick which misses Mein Armbach's front leg but catches the back leg as Mein Armbach tries to avoid it.
Terrell throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Terrell throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
A punch combination from Mein Armbach misses.
Terrell lands a nice hook to Mein Armbach's body. Mein Armbach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Terrell tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mein Armbach misses with the combination.
As Mein Armbach tries to get set, Terrell tries to push him back and clinch up but Mein Armbach manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Terrell rushes Mein Armbach and presses him up against the cage.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terrell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mein Armbach.#T2#
Terrell lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Terrell as the two fighters clinch.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terrells head.
Terrell pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Terrell.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Terrell pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell lands a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Terrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach lands a right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Mein Armbach is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrell has double underhooks.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Mein Armbach blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Terrell.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Terrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but Terrell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell keeps control of Mein Armbach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
A body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Terrell manages to break the clinch.
Terrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Terrell lands with an overhand left.
Terrell throws out a leg kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range and Terrell only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Terrell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Terrell misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Mein Armbach - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Phillip Terrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Terrell throws a good cross that connects.
Terrell lands with a straight right. Mein Armbach didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Terrell.
Mein Armbach walks forward, straight into a front kick from Terrell.
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Mein Armbach tries to keep at a distance but Terrell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Terrell tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice hook to 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!
Mein Armbach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Terrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Terrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Terrell lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrell.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell misses with the head strike. #BC#
Terrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrell.
Terrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Terrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell connects with a looping right hand.
Terrell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mein Armbach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Terrell scrambles back to his feet.
Terrell moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach. #T2#
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Terrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mein Armbach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach dips to his left and cracks Terrell with an uppercut!#CL2#
Mein Armbach clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach lands with a light punch inside.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Terrell cracks Mein Armbach with a nice body shot.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phillip Terrell has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrell.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Terrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Terrell digs a right hand into Mein Armbach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mein Armbach's gas tank.
Mein Armbach blocks a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terrell working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell. #T4#
Mein Armbach gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell lands a hook that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards. #TD2#
Terrell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mein Armbach is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Terrell to the mat. Terrell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Terrell working a defensive guard here.
Mein Armbach is fighting to break Terrell's control of his arms but Terrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Terrell swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Terrell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mein Armbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Mein Armbach off the cage and back into range.
Terrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Mein Armbach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Terrell to score with a decent uppercut.
Mein Armbach swinging wildly here.
Terrell tries to counter by clinching up but Mein Armbach breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Mein Armbach changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Terrell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Terrell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Terrell 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. #T1#
Mein Armbach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Terrell in his tracks.
Terrell throws a low kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range easily.
Mein Armbach throws a counter combo.
Terrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
Mein Armbach checks the leg kick.
Terrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terrell throws a leg kick
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
Terrell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mein Armbach manages to circle out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrell.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mein Armbach 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Mein Armbach.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Terrell counters with a straight right hand.
Terrell lands a nice shot that snaps Mein Armbach's head back.
Terrell misses with a head kick.
Terrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mein Armbach momentarily.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Mein Armbach walks into a stiff left hand from Terrell.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell connects with a right hand. Mein Armbach shakes it off.
Mein Armbach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mein Armbach moves in looking to clinch but Terrell pushes him off.
A lazy left from Terrell finds it's target.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrell tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Terrell lands with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Mein Armbach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Good shot there by Mein Armbach.
Terrell scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mein Armbach throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Terrell moved out of range nicely.
Terrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mein Armbach doesn't seem bothered though.
Terrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell throws a sloppy head kick and Mein Armbach moves out of range easily.
Mein Armbach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terrell stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Terrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terrell, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 196: Seanoa v Oliva
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach avoids them all with ease.
Van Den Born swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Van Den Born takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Den Born throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Den Born is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born. #T1#
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Mein Armbach has Van Den Born pressed against the cage, preventing Van Den Born from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Van Den Born controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Den Born or not. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Van Den Born takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Van Den Born throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A combination from Van Den Born does no damage.
Van Den Born misses the body punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Van Den Born throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach cracks Van Den Born with a good jab.#ROC2#Van Den Born is rocked!#T2#
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Van Den Born. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Den Born.
Van Den Born seems to have got his legs back now.
Ko Van Den Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Den Born tries to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Born bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Den Born back to the cage. Mein Armbach follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab by Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach tests Van Den Born's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Van Den Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Den Born connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mein Armbach scrambles back to his feet.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Den Born manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Den Born takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach works Van Den Born's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Van Den Born swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Den Born thinking.
Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Mein Armbach had a free shot at his head there.
Van Den Born throws a front kick aimed at Mein Armbach's knee but Mein Armbach avoids it well.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Den Born is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and pushes Van Den Born back into the cage.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Van Den Born blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mein Armbach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mein Armbach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
Mein Armbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Den Born had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A punch lands to the side of Van Den Born 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Ko Van Den Born's cut is getting worse.
Van Den Born throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Van Den Born's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Van Den Born misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Den Born attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mein Armbach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Den Born momentarily.
Van Den Born thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born swings widly with a right hand
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Mein Armbach gets a double leg takedown into Van Den Born's guard.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Den Born swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mein Armbach is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Den Born has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mein Armbach but great work by Van Den Born.
Mein Armbach can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Den Born trying to control the action but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom. #T2#
Van Den Born just content to control the position.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Van Den Born keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mein Armbach tries to control but Van Den Born manages to take his back.#T3#
Van Den Born wants to control but Mein Armbach manages to buck him off and is now in Van Den Born's guard! Nice work there by Mein Armbach!
Van Den Born is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Den Born dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Van Den Born has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Den Born 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 Mein Armbach.
Van Den Born wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Ko Van Den Born overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Van Den Born controls the position.
Van Den Born sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mein Armbach is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Den Born off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for the choke but no joy.
Mein Armbach trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ko Van Den Born'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Van Den Born swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach 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.
Van Den Born goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Mein Armbach drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ko Van Den Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach wants to control for a moment but Van Den Born uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Born defends the submission attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Van Den Born is defending the position.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Van Den Born dodges it nicely.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Van Den Born is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Den Born controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Van Den Born is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Den Born is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Van Den Born preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Den Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mein Armbach defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Den Born misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mein Armbach does it's job there.
Van Den Born throws a sloppy head kick and Mein Armbach moves out of range easily.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Born off the cage and back into range.
Van Den Born looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mein Armbach.
Van Den Born misses with a right hand
and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Den Born is looking to score with low kicks.
As Van Den Born backs off Mein Armbach throws a huge counter combo but Van Den Born manages to avoid it all.
Jab from Mein Armbach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Den Born rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Den Born takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Den Born misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Van Den Born avoids it with no problem.
Van Den Born misses with a head kick.
Mein Armbach cracks Van Den Born with an open hand slap.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Den Born tries to land a front kick but Mein Armbach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mein Armbach with a hook.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mein Armbach 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Mein Armbach scores with a four punch combination!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
A jab from Mein Armbach misses.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Outback drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Outback.
Outback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mein Armbach works the jab nicely.#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mein Armbach lands an overhand right.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Outback.
Outback dips to his left and cracks Mein Armbach with an uppercut!
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Nice jab there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Outback scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Outback lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mein Armbach's sensitive parts.
Mein Armbach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Outback thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Outback backing up. Outback nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Outback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Outback settles back down.
Outback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Outback throws a low kick, looking for Mein Armbach's leg but Mein Armbach calmly moves out of range.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outback moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Outback off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL2#
Mein Armbach clinches.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Mein Armbach pushes Outback back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Outback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mein Armbach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mein Armbach lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Outback misses.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outback throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
A nice combination there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outback paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Outback misses with a straight left.
A big left from Mein Armbach misses. #T4#
Mein Armbach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Outback.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Mein Armbach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Outback doesn't seem phased though.
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Outback.
Mein Armbach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mein Armbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Outback sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Outback takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch #KD#
and Outback counters with a nice right hand that sends Mein Armbach toppling to the canvas! Mein Armbach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Outback finish him?!#ROC#Mein Armbach is rocked!
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Outback was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Outback half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mein Armbach 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.
Outback feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Outback lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Outback clobbers Mein Armbach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mein Armbach throws a right and a left that Outback avoids nicely.
Outback is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Outback walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Outback 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.
Outback misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Mein Armbach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mein Armbach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outback scores with a nice body kick.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Outback keeps the fight on the outside.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Outback, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Mein Armbach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Outback with a jab.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Mein Armbach slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Mein Armbach.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
As Mein Armbach backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mein Armbach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Outback needs to keep his hands up - Mein Armbach had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macca Outback dominated that second round.
That's time! Outback's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach lands with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Outback's body.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outback can pounce on him.
Mein Armbach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to Outback's body. Outback takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
An attempted straight right counter from Outback misses the target.
Outback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Outback.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Mein Armbach's shoulder, as Mein Armbach tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Outback with a body shot.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Mein Armbach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mein Armbach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to 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!
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Outback does it's job there.#T3#
Outback connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mein Armbach has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Outback 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 Mein Armbach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mein Armbach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target. #T4#
Outback is looking to land body kicks.
Outback lands the left hand.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback circles away from the clinch attempt.
Outback avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook #KD#
and Outback counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mein Armbach! Outback lets Mein Armbach back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mein Armbach is still on wobbly legs! Can Outback finish him?
Mein Armbach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Outback 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!
After the fight, Macca Outback 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: WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
San swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from San is defended easily by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
San appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.#CL#
San darts in and clinches Mein Armbach up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Mein Armbach jumps guard and drags San to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
San trying to move into half guard but instead Mein Armbach has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1##SUB#
San is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
San looking for a sweep but Mein Armbach has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mein Armbach controlling from the full mount.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Mein Armbach content just to control the position here. #T2#
San tries to improve his position but instead Mein Armbach has taken his back!
Mein Armbach punches San on the ear. #SUB2#
San fending off the submission attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is not going to allow San to sit and survive in this position.
Mein Armbach wants to control but San is keeping busy.#T3##SUB2#
Mein Armbach working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. San defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
San preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mein Armbach. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mein Armbach gets his hands free as San looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San staying busy and making it hard for Mein Armbach to control.
Mein Armbach not allowing San to control his hands.
San wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
San misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
San throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mein Armbach on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Mein Armbach as he connects with a hook.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
San ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries to clinch up
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mein Armbach misses. #T1#
Mein Armbach throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
San misses with a hook.#CL2#
San tries to keep at a distance but Mein Armbach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mein Armbach.
A short right from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San is pressed up against the cage. Mein Armbach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag San down to the mat. San avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
San moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target.#T2#
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San throws a sloppy head kick
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San tries to clinch up but Mein Armbach circles away and keeps his distance.
Mein Armbach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mein Armbach catches San with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mein Armbach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping right.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
San shoots in for a takedown but Mein Armbach shows good takedown defense.
San closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but San defends well and Mein Armbach ends up having to push San into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mein Armbach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mein Armbach lands a glancing blow to the side of San's head.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
San lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach's jab looks to have found its range, popping San under the eye.
San defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
San instigates a clinch.
San working aggressively here.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Mein Armbach ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mein Armbach no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
San catches Mein Armbach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach lands with a good body shot.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach jabs San right on the nose. San blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
San looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
San connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
San prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from San.
San is trying to drag Mein Armbach to the mat but Mein Armbach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
San misses with a body punch. #TD#
San has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mein Armbach uses from the top position.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mein Armbach is now in half guard.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mein Armbach content to control rather than advance.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on San's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for San.
Mein Armbach controlling from the full mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Mein Armbach's attempts to control the action.
Mein Armbach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
San wants to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Mein Armbach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San is looking to improve his position but Mein Armbach isn't that keen on the idea.
San stops Mein Armbach from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mein Armbach content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Mein Armbach connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from San to control.
Mein Armbach controlling his opponent.
San wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach looking to finish San with some ground and pound. This is bad for San!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
In his post fight interview, Bender Mein Armbach gave a big smile as he said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.

Event: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Mammadov lands a jab to the head.
Mammadov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mein Armbach finds it's way round the side to connect with Mammadov's head.
Mammadov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.
Mammadov cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mammadov throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mammadov is defended easily by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Mammadov blocks it.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Mammadov.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach. #T1#
Mammadov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mammadov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Mammadov.
Mammadov thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mammadov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Mein Armbach.#TD2#
Mammadov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mein Armbach works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mammadov trying to move into half guard but instead Mein Armbach has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mein Armbach postures up. #SUB2#
Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mein Armbach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mammadov has his foot on Mein Armbach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mein Armbach works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Mammadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mein Armbach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mammadov is tightening it up a little... Mein Armbach has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mein Armbach reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mein Armbach taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mammadov!

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

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Mein Armbach coming out on top.
Wojcik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Mein Armbach clinches.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Wojcik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach works Wojcik's body with a nice hook.
Wojcik moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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 from Wojcik.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wojcik. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Mein Armbach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik takes a swing at Mein Armbach's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Wojcik.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wojcik.
Mein Armbach connects with a crisp jab.
Wojcik throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wojcik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. Wojcik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a left and a right that stings Wojcik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Mein Armbach finds it's target.
Wojcik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mein Armbach's hands.
Mein Armbach clobbers Wojcik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mein Armbach tests Wojcik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mein Armbach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wojcik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.#T3#
Mein Armbach lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wojcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Wojcik takes one on the button.
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand.
Jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wojcik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Wojcik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Mein Armbach as he connects with a hook.
Mein Armbach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Wojcik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Wojcik ducked under it nicely.
Wojcik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
Wojcik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Wojcik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach defending well as Wojcik loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Wojcik.
Wojcik with a knee to the head.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojcik misses with a knee strike.
Wojcik blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Wojcik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Mein Armbach.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojcik.
Wojcik gets through Mein Armbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojcik or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mein Armbach as Wojcik tries to tie him up. #T1#
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik lands an uppercut.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mein Armbach on the inside.
Wojcik misses with a knee strike.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
Wojcik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Wojcik is trying to maintain a safe position but Mein Armbach gets an underhook and turns Wojcik into the cage.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Mein Armbach pushes Wojcik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mein Armbach lands with a light punch inside.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Mein Armbach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mein Armbach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wojcik prevents the takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojcik blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Good body shot from Wojcik.
Mein Armbach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Mein Armbach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wojcik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wojcik.
Wojcik scores a nice knee to the body.
Wojcik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Wojcik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mein Armbach passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach wants to work for an arm triangle but Wojcik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wojcik trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Wojcik is trying to control but Mein Armbach manages to pass to mount!
Wojcik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach prevents Wojcik from getting the reversal.
Wojcik tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.#T4#
Mein Armbach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wojcik wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Wojcik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mein Armbach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mein Armbach tries to control but Wojcik wriggling away.
Wojcik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojcik looking to pass the guard.
Wojcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wojcik enables Mein Armbach to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wojcik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wojcik working a defensive guard here.
Wojcik seems keen to control Mein Armbach's posture.
Wojcik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wojcik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wojcik controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Wojcik keeps moving.
Wojcik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wojcik is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wojcik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
An attempted straight right counter from Wojcik misses the target.
Mein Armbach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Wojcik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Wojcik throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Jab from Mein Armbach.#CL2#
Wojcik tries to keep at a distance but Mein Armbach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojcik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojcik.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Wojcik pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Mein Armbach.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik tries to break the clinch but Mein Armbach is controlling the position.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Wojcik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Wojcik misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Wojcik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
Wojcik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik prevents the takedown attempt.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage.
Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Wojcik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Nice body punch from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Wojcik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wojcik in his tracks.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand. #KD#
Wojcik sends Mein Armbach crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wojcik is motioning to the referee to let Mein Armbach up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mein Armbach.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojcik swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.
Wojcik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryszard Wojcik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
In his post fight interview, Bender Mein Armbach gave a big smile as he said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Dunham misses with a kick to the body
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunham throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunham throws a leg kick but Mein Armbach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mein Armbach. Those never looked like landing.
Dunham on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunham. #CL2#
Dunham closes the distance and clinches.
Dunham has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Dunham throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Dunham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dunham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach lands with a right to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunham backwards.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunham misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dunham obliges.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands with a left to the head.
Dunham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunham misses with the head strike.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunham.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dunham fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mein Armbach can't break the clinch.
Dunham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunham throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Dunham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach lands with a left to the head.
Dunham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham scores with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunham.
Mein Armbach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Dunham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land.
Dunham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunham's elbow.
Dunham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.
A short right from Mein Armbach.
Dunham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Dunham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunham lands a shoulder strike.
Dunham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Dunham.
Mein Armbach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunham throws an elbow but misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch. #T3#
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunham controls his hands.
Dunham takes a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunham lands a nice elbow.
Dunham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mein Armbach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dunham tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunham controls his hands.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Dunham blocks it.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Dunham blocks it.
Nice elbow from Dunham.
Dunham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunham lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dunham.
A shot in the inside from Mein Armbach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Dunham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mein Armbach avoids it.
Dunham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mein Armbach.
Dunham lands a nice knee to the body.
Mein Armbach is breathing heavily.
Dunham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunham works on Mein Armbach's body with a couple of short punches.
Dunham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Dunham.
Dunham scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Dunham.
Dunham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dunham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dunham lands an elbow just above Mein Armbach 's eye.
Dunham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mein Armbach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
Dunham leaning against his opponent.
Dunham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Dunham dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dunham misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Dunham forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Dunham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunham has Mein Armbach pressed against the cage, preventing Mein Armbach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dunham.
Dunham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach is working Dunham over against the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Dunham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunham misses with a knee strike.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Dunham.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunham.
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 body shot lands from Dunham.
Dunham lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dunham.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Dunham feints and then cracks Mein Armbach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mein Armbach down.
Dunham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dunham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunham scores with a hook.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
A little jabbing left from Dunham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Dunham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Dunham lands a left and a right that send Mein Armbach crashing to the mat, dazed. Dunham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mein Armbach is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Mein Armbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Dunham moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Knees to the body from Dunham.
Dunham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mein Armbach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Dunham.
A short right from Dunham.
Dunham lands a good knee to the midsection. Mein Armbach won't want to take too many of those.
Dunham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
A hook to the body from Dunham.
Mein Armbach is pressed against the cage. Dunham pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Mein Armbach! Two more big strikes from Dunham and Mein Armbach crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pete Dunham!

Event: WVT 146: Sector v Simon
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Rutger looks to move away, Mein Armbach throws a big counter combo but Rutger just gets out of the way.
Mein Armbach tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutger lands an overhand right.
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Rutger lands a left and a right that send Mein Armbach crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mein Armbach is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.
Rutger digs a good hook to Mein Armbach's body.
Oh Mein Armbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Rutger connects with a body shot that sends Mein Armbach's belly button to the back.
Mein Armbach seems to have got his legs back now.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Mein Armbach there.#KD2#
Rutger sends Mein Armbach crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rutger is motioning to the referee to let Mein Armbach up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rutger pounces like a tiger and cracks Mein Armbach with a vicious hook! Mein Armbach is down but not out! Rutger follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rufus Rutger!
A very excited looking Rufus Rutger 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: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Blikstein circles away.
It looked like Blikstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Mein Armbach throws the left hand but Blikstein avoids the punch easily.
Blikstein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mein Armbach looks to clinch #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Mein Armbach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blikstein's guard. #REVB#
Blikstein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Blikstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blikstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach 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#
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Mein Armbach prevents Blikstein from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working for a submission of some sort.
Blikstein is staying active underneath Mein Armbach, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mein Armbach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blikstein is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold.
Blikstein is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blikstein tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Blikstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blikstein scores with a one two! Mein Armbach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blikstein.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.#T1#
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Mein Armbach has Blikstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Blikstein cracks Mein Armbach with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Blikstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Blikstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blikstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blikstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach pushes Blikstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mein Armbach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Blikstein gets through Mein Armbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Blikstein wants to stall.
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Blikstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blikstein misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but Blikstein manages to get underhooks.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Blikstein misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mein Armbach lands a jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Mein Armbach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein stays in close to Mein Armbach's body and controls the position.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Mein Armbach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Mein Armbach!#REVB#
Mein Armbach trying to control but Blikstein is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach stopping the sweep attempt from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mein Armbach's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blikstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab. Blikstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mein Armbach sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Blikstein misses its intended target.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blikstein, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach sizes up Blikstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mein Armbach but Mein Armbach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
A cross from Mein Armbach lands.
Blikstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Mein Armbach - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Blikstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Blikstein is avoiding it.
As Mein Armbach looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Mein Armbach just gets out of the way.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blikstein misses the target.#T3#
Blikstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Blikstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blikstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach has momentary wrist control but Blikstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.#T4#
Blikstein stands up over Mein Armbach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Mein Armbach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mein Armbach is in close to Blikstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach postures up in Blikstein's guard and throws a big left but Blikstein blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 124: West v Souza
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Mein Armbach misses the jab.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away.
Dunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mein Armbach's head backwards.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes slips a straight right by Mein Armbach.
Dunes throws a quick counter head kick but Mein Armbach was just out of range.
A combination from Dunes does no damage.
We've been told by Dunes's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Dunes. Those never looked like landing.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Dunes circles away.
Dunes tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Mein Armbach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.#CL2#
Mein Armbach has closed the distance and engaged Dunes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Dunes.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Dunes is leaning against Mein Armbach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Mein Armbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Dunes manages to break the clinch.
Dunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mein Armbach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunes with a hook.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Dunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunes misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunes.#T2#
A jab from Mein Armbach finds it's way through Dunes's defenses. #CL#
Dunes clinches up with Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
Mein Armbach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dunes walks away with a smile on his face. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunes misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Dunes misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach gets through Dunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Dunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Dunes.
Mein Armbach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mein Armbach circles away quickly and effectively.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunes throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dunes moves to clinch but Mein Armbach breaks away
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Dunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mein Armbach. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Dunes misses. #T4##CL2#
Mein Armbach has closed the distance and engaged Dunes in a clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mein Armbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mein Armbach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dunes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunes backwards. #TD2#
Mein Armbach pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Dunes stands up and waves to Mein Armbach to follow him.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Dunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild combination.
Dunes misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Mein Armbach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Dunes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dunes misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Mein Armbach ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
and Dunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Dunes has managed to clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
Dunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Dunes blocks it. #T1##TD2#
Mein Armbach successfully pulls guard.
Mein Armbach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunes.
Dunes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dunes throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach 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! Dunes rolls with it to try and escape but Mein Armbach cranks on the arm and Dunes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bender Mein Armbach!
As Bender Mein Armbach got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Lawrence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is keen to just control but Mein Armbach is a slippery customer.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mein Armbach sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawrence is controlling the pace. #T1#
Mein Armbach works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Lawrence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mein Armbach looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lawrence content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mein Armbach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Mein Armbach's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Lawrence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mein Armbach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence cracks Mein Armbach with a solid left hand.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep Lawrence in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Lawrence works over Mein Armbach with some ground and pound from guard.
Lawrence connects with a couple of short punches.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawrence works over Mein Armbach with some ground and pound from guard.
Mein Armbach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mein Armbach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Lawrence cracks Mein Armbach with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach prevents Lawrence from improving position.
Lawrence is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.#CL#
Mein Armbach has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mein Armbach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Lawrence shoots in and bounces Mein Armbach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Lawrence is working Mein Armbach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Mein Armbach is retaining full guard.
Lawrence trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawrence lands a head kick. Mein Armbach smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Mein Armbach slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Mein Armbach throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mein Armbach darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mein Armbach. #T4#
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mein Armbach clinches up against the cage.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mein Armbach moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Mein Armbach. That snapped Lawrence's head back. #TD2#
Lawrence shoots in and gets a takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Mein Armbach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but Mein Armbach is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mein Armbach drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Mein Armbach off! Mein Armbach jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.#T3#
Mein Armbach misses the jab.
Lawrence wants to counter with a clinch but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.#TD2#
Mein Armbach gets caught napping as Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown. Mein Armbach manages to retain guard.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Lawrence scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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 Bender Mein Armbach.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
The defeated Malachi Lawrence had this to say: 'The Hood Hit Harder Than You '.

Event: WVT 109: Machado v Torvik 2
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Cubbedge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
As Mein Armbach backs off Cubbedge throws a huge counter combo but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it all.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Cubbedge ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach defending well as Cubbedge loads up on a big left hand.
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mein Armbach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge looking to control but instead Mein Armbach has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mein Armbach manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge works over Mein Armbach with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubbedge pushing down on Mein Armbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mein Armbach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving. #SUB#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Mein Armbach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Mein Armbach trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach with a nice head shot there.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Mein Armbach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Mein Armbach is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mein Armbach is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cubbedge lands with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Mein Armbach's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mein Armbach. That snapped Cubbedge 's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mein Armbach, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up with Cubbedge , looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach pushes Cubbedge against the cage but Cubbedge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .
A counter left hand to the body from Mein Armbach misses its target.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away. #T1#
Mein Armbach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Mein Armbach blocks the leg kick.
Cubbedge lands with an overhand left.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cubbedge .
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cubbedge slips under a jab.#CL2#
Cubbedge takes the fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach pushes Cubbedge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Mein Armbach on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge scores with a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge is trying to drag Mein Armbach to the mat but Mein Armbach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Cubbedge fails to land.
Cubbedge digs a right hand underneath Mein Armbach's ribcage. Mein Armbach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bender Mein Armbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cubbedge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mein Armbach's brow. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Mein Armbach jumps guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Cubbedge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Mein Armbach throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cubbedge escapes and throws Mein Armbach's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Mein Armbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cubbedge swings around for an armbar but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cubbedge 's guard.
Mein Armbach controlling from the top position.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Cubbedge scores with a hook to the body. Mein Armbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cubbedge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge slips under a jab.
Cubbedge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cubbedge misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach lands a really nice looking cross but Cubbedge seems unphased.
Mein Armbach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mein Armbach forces Cubbedge back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Cubbedge 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Cubbedge tries to score a body lock takedown but Mein Armbach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bender Mein Armbach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cubbedge s head.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?#T1#
Still in the clinch, Mein Armbach scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!#TD#
Mein Armbach gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Can Mein Armbach finish him?
Mein Armbach pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cubbedge seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mein Armbach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mein Armbach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mein Armbach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mein Armbach 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. #SUB2#
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mein Armbach defends it easily.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge pulls Mein Armbach in close to his closed guard and prevents Mein Armbach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mein Armbach sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mein Armbach stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach dips to his left and cracks Cubbedge with an uppercut!
Mein Armbach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cubbedge swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach scores with a one two! Cubbedge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mein Armbach 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, an emotional Bender Mein Armbach said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Mammadov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mammadov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mammadov leaves Mein Armbach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mein Armbach has Mammadov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it. #BC#
Mammadov breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Mammadov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mammadov.
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mammadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mammadov. #TD#
Mammadov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mein Armbach is trying to keep an underhook but Mammadov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura but Mein Armbach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mammadov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach trying to control from the bottom.
Mein Armbach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to control Mammadov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mein Armbach avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mammadov prevents Mein Armbach from improving his position.#SUB#
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Mammadov thows a huge punch but Mein Armbach dodges it nicely.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Mammadov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mein Armbach controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov throwing shots but Mein Armbach is blocking nicely.
Mein Armbach wants to improve his position but Mammadov is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mammadov is looking to advance position but Mein Armbach won't allow it. #T3#
Mein Armbach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Mammadov 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.
Mammadov tries to break free.
Mein Armbach is trying to stick to Mammadov's back but Mammadov is turning into Mein Armbach. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mein Armbach's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mammadov.
Mein Armbach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mammadov.
Mammadov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mammadov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mammadov slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura here.
Mammadov prevents Mein Armbach from improving his position.
Mammadov is thwarting Mein Armbach's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mein Armbach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuf Mammadov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mammadov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mammadov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammadov fails with the takedown
and Mein Armbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Mein Armbach.
Mammadov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mammadov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mammadov avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mammadov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Mammadov's body.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mein Armbach drives through and clinches with Mammadov against the cage.
Mammadov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mein Armbach.#BC2#
Mein Armbach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Mein Armbach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Mammadov trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mammadov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for a guillotine here but Mammadov defends easily.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Mammadov drops back looking for a leg! Mein Armbach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mein Armbach manages to kick Mammadov off! Mammadov jumps back into Mein Armbach's guard.
Mammadov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mein Armbach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mammadov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mein Armbach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mammadov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mammadov's back!
Mein Armbach is riding his opponent, not letting Mammadov buck him off. #T4#
Mammadov trying to control the hands but Mein Armbach won't let him.
Mammadov rolls, trying to escape but Mein Armbach keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Mammadov showing good submission defense here.
Mammadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach trying to control.
Mein Armbach is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mammadov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mammadov duly obliges.
Mammadov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mammadov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick and Mammadov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Mammadov.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mammadov lands an overhand right.#T1#
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mammadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mammadov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a few strikes there.
Mein Armbach misses with a double jab
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mammadov darts in looking for a takedown but Mein Armbach gets double underhooks and turns Mammadov into the cage.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mammadov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mein Armbach but Mein Armbach pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mammadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a head kick.
Mammadov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Mammadov's head. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mammadov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mammadov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Mein Armbach lands with a nice combination. Mammadov backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.#CL2#
Mein Armbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammadov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mammadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mammadov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mammadov misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mammadov misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Mein Armbach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mammadov throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mammadov counters with a left to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov jabs Mein Armbach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Mammadov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mammadov.
Mammadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mein Armbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov misses with the head strike. #TD#
Mammadov is trying to trip Mein Armbach. He has hold of a leg but Mein Armbach is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mammadov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mammadov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mammadov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mammadov pushing down on Mein Armbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mammadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mein Armbach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mein Armbach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mammadov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mammadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mammadov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mammadov!
A very excited looking Yusuf Mammadov 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mein Armbach duly obliges.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Mein Armbach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lankinen tries to stall but Mein Armbach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mein Armbach is trying to push Lankinen away but Lankinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lankinen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Lankinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice head shot.
Lankinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Lankinen keeps it at a distance.
Mein Armbach backing away here, and Lankinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
Mein Armbach lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Mein Armbach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lankinen pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lankinen slows down the pace here.
Lankinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankinen's elbow. #BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Lankinen blocks a head kick by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen scores with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Mein Armbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mein Armbach stuns Lankinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lankinen throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lankinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Lankinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Mein Armbach rushes Lankinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mein Armbach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lankinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lankinen misses with a leg kick.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Lankinen moves out of range.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lankinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mein Armbach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lankinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen lands with a hook. Mein Armbach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Lankinen blocks a head kick by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Lankinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lankinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Mein Armbach connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Lankinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mein Armbach backs up against the cage. #CL#
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lankinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mein Armbach wants to break free but Lankinen has control.
Mein Armbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lankinen has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
A head kick misses from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Lankinen.#CL#
Lankinen tries to keep at a distance but Mein Armbach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach. #CL#
Mein Armbach has closed the distance and engaged Lankinen in a clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lankinen stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild combination.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen misses with a double jab.
Mein Armbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen cracks Mein Armbach with an open hand slap.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab. #T2#
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lankinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Lankinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lankinen misses with a double jab.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
Lankinen is pushing Mein Armbach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach is looking to break free of the clinch but Lankinen has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Lankinen looking to throw knees to the head but Mein Armbach is blocking nicely.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lankinen. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mein Armbach has Lankinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankinen stalling the fight.
Mein Armbach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Lankinen.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lankinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mein Armbach clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mein Armbach.#CL#
Mein Armbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankinen, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Lankinen on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries to break free but Lankinen pushes him back against the cage.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen looking to stall. #BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen unleashes a big counter combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lankinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses
and Lankinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Mein Armbach shrugs it off.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lankinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Lankinen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Lankinen 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. 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#
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.#CL#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.
Lankinen lands a right hand.
Lankinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mein Armbach is trying to break the clinch but Lankinen has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Donk. Lankinen catches Mein Armbach right on the button with a cross.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Mein Armbach rushes Lankinen and presses him up against the cage.
Lankinen slowing the pace effectively.
Lankinen stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lankinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
Mein Armbach dips to his left and cracks Lankinen with an uppercut!#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Mein Armbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Lankinen keeps it at a distance.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lankinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Mein Armbach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Lankinen keeps it at a distance.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up but Lankinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mein Armbach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Mein Armbach is rocked!
Lankinen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mein Armbach drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lankinen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mein Armbach's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
Our winner, Nova Lankinen, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Gentil counters with a leg kick.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the body.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil 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 Mein Armbach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mein Armbach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Gentil clobbers Mein Armbach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mein Armbach walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach misses with a leg kick
and Gentil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Mein Armbach checks a low kick from Gentil.
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentil at a distance.
Mein Armbach sizes up Gentil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Gentil appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mein Armbach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gentil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gentil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mein Armbach if he has to take too many more of those.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gentil.
No luck for Mein Armbach with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A jab from Mein Armbach misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Mein Armbach gets tackled into the cage by Gentil. Gentil maintains the clinch.
Gentil is pressed up against the cage. Mein Armbach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentil down to the mat. Gentil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paulo Gentil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gentil. Mein Armbach shrugs it off though.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mein Armbach. That did some damage!
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil misses with a hook to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a left and a right that stings Gentil.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Mein Armbach's front leg but catches the back leg as Mein Armbach tries to avoid it.
Gentil slips under a jab from Mein Armbach.#T3#
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gentil is looking to escape.
Mein Armbach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gentil is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Gentil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gentil.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Gentil manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gentil stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Mein Armbach avoided it.#T4#
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the leg kick from Gentil.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gentil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with a good low kick that Mein Armbach was not able to check.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Mein Armbach's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Gentil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Paulo Gentil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Mein Armbach with that takedown attempt.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
Mein Armbach's corner calls for a 1-2. Mein Armbach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Gentil clinches up with Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Mein Armbach's head back.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mein Armbach.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Gentil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Gentil punishes Mein Armbach's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Gentil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
A swing and a miss from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentil should have avoided that one.
A combination from Mein Armbach does no damage.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentil fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Mein Armbach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gentil.
Gentil throws a low kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range easily.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gentil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. Gentil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentil can pounce on him. #T2#
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Gentil jabs Mein Armbach right on the nose. Mein Armbach blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Gentil scores with a four punch combination!
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach connects with a crisp jab.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentil.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gentil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab.#CL#
Gentil clinches up against the cage.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach is trying to stall.
Gentil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gentil tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position but instead, Gentil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mein Armbach into the cage.
Gentil has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach. #T4#
Gentil digs a right hand into Mein Armbach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mein Armbach's gas tank.
A short left from Gentil.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
A short left from Mein Armbach.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach missing with knees to the body.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentil.
Mein Armbach is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head.
Gentil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Gentil back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with an elbow over the top.
Gentil tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil struggles to land a body shot inside as Mein Armbach controls his hands.
Gentil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gentil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gentil misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil lands an uppercut.#T1#
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Gentil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gentil scores with a hook to the body.
Gentil pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gentil - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gentil.
A nice left hand lands by Gentil.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Gentil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil fakes the leg kick and cracks Mein Armbach in the body.
Gentil lands a leg kick that knocks Mein Armbach off balance momentarily.#CL#
Gentil rushes Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paulo Gentil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Gentil.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Gentil prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Gentil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mein Armbach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mein Armbach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Gentil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mein Armbach's head.#CL#
Gentil clinches with his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gentil blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gentil up against the cage.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Gentil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentil 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 223
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Mein Armbach slips the punch.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice strike.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach fails with the takedown.#CL#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Mein Armbach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Mein Armbach leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
Mein Armbach trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Good body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #BC#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Rahman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mein Armbach tries to land a front kick but Rahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rahman misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to Rahman's midsection.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Good exchange - Mein Armbach coming out on top.#TD2#
Mein Armbach scores with a takedown into Rahman's guard.
Rahman managing to control the position.
Mein Armbach pushes down on Rahman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahman's head.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mein Armbach trying to control from half guard but Rahman is working away.
Mein Armbach is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Rahman's head.
Mein Armbach moves nicely into side control.
Rahman dodges the ground and pound from Mein Armbach.#T4#
Rahman is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rahman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mein Armbach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mein Armbach is trying to ground and pound but Rahman uses the momentary lack of control by Mein Armbach to regain half guard.
Mein Armbach working over Rahman with some ground and pound. Rahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahman won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman punishes Mein Armbach's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Rahman.
Rahman thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mein Armbach dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mein Armbach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound but Rahman is defending the strikes.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mein Armbach lands a few punches from side control.
Mein Armbach tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mein Armbach working the strikes but Rahman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahman's head.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mein Armbach stalling away here and it's allowed Rahman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Mein Armbach pushing down on Rahman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mein Armbach is stalling here. Rahman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mein Armbach seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rahman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mein Armbach manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Mein Armbach wants to advance to full mount but Rahman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses. Rahman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mein Armbach's guard. Nice move by Rahman!#REVR#
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahman is aware though and is defending well.
Rahman tries to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Rahman stands up from Mein Armbach's guard - Rahman perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mein Armbach tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach controlling the action here for a moment.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
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 Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach with a hook.
Rahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rahman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahman takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rahman gets a clinch.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach is trying to maintain a safe position but Rahman gets an underhook and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Rahman lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman. #T1#
Rahman working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mein Armbach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Mein Armbach drops back down to his feet.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mein Armbach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rahman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mein Armbach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman lands with a cross.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a solid leg kick but Rahman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mein Armbach.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Mein Armbach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mein Armbach shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Rahman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahman is looking to improve his position.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach winds up and cracks Rahman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rahman won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach working Rahman over with strikes.
Mein Armbach tries to pass to full mount but Rahman defends it. #T4#
Rahman wants to improve his position but Mein Armbach is controlling well.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Rahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is just content to waste time from the top position. Rahman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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 Abdul Rahman.
I think Rahman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Jinx takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jinx 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.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice strike.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jinx can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Mein Armbach misses
and Jinx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jinx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jinx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in and bounces Jinx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Jinx keeps moving.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Jinx is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jinx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##ES#
Jinx scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jinx thows a body kick. Mein Armbach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jinx throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jinx is looking to slow Mein Armbach down with leg kicks.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach.
Leroy Jinx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jinx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mein Armbach.
Jinx lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jinx throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach 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.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jinx avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach. #TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in and bounces Jinx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jinx wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Jinx is looking to sweep but instead, Mein Armbach has passed into half guard.
Jinx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jinx keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jinx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach works his way into side control.
Jinx tries to buck Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach is having none of it.#T3#
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Jinx is working from the bottom. #ES#
Jinx explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice cross by Jinx.
Jinx connects with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
and Jinx counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jinx scoring well with a low kick there.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jinx rather than just go for the knockout.
Jinx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Jinx.
Mein Armbach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jinx's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach shoots in and drives through. Jinx sprawls well.#T4#
Nice body punch from Jinx.
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jinx.
Mein Armbach throws a push kick but Jinx slaps the foot to one side.
Jinx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jinx is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jinx on the side of the head.
Jinx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mein Armbach.
Jinx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mein Armbach. Those never looked like landing.
Jinx throws a good cross that connects.
Jinx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
It looked like Jinx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Jinx settles back down.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
Jinx throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bender Mein Armbach 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#
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach loads up on a big right hand but Jinx slips the punch.
No joy there for Jinx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jinx checks a low kick from Mein Armbach.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jinx cracks Mein Armbach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mein Armbach slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jinx as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Jinx misses with a double jab.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Jinx checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
Mein Armbach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Jinx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jinx walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mein Armbach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Jinx.
Jinx throws a leg kick that misses.
And Mein Armbach tries to counter it with a takedown but Jinx pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Jinx counters with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach lands a really nice looking cross but Jinx seems unphased.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy right hand but Jinx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Jinx misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Jinx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Jinx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jinx with a nice calf kick.
Jinx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mein Armbach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mein Armbach jabs Jinx to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Jinx.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in and gets a takedown into Jinx's guard.

Jinx has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mein Armbach off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jinx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jinx eats them both and turns towards Mein Armbach to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jinx, as that shot connected.
Jinx takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses
and Jinx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
A head kick from Jinx lands but Mein Armbach takes it in his stride.
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Jinx.
Jinx pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range and Jinx settles back down.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach throws out a leg kick but Jinx moves out of range and Mein Armbach only half commits.
Jinx throws a push kick but Mein Armbach slaps the foot to one side.
Jinx tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach tries to move into range but Jinx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Jinx scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach sizes up Jinx with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jinx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jinx. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down. #T4#
Jinx tries a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mein Armbach cracks Jinx with a good jab.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Mein Armbach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jinx.
Jinx dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Jinx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mein Armbach connects with a single shot there.
Jinx wants to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jinx.
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 Leroy Jinx 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jinx tried to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jinx defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that Jinx ducks under and follows up with a left that Jinx also avoids with ease.
Mein Armbach misses with a few strikes there.
Jinx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mein Armbach takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but Jinx shows good takedown defense.
Jinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Jinx swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a head shot.
Jinx dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mein Armbach. That did some damage!
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Jinx chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Jinx connects with an inside leg kick.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a hook.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Jinx throws a body kick.
Jinx swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mein Armbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jinx blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jinx moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
A big right from Jinx misses.
Jinx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Jinx does no damage. #T2#
Jinx looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx throws a jab but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Jinx jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
It seemed like Mein Armbach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to Jinx's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jinx checks a leg kick.
Jinx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx walks into a jab.
Mein Armbach works Jinx's body with a nice hook.
Jinx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Mein Armbach.#T3#
Nice cross by Jinx.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Jinx misses with a looping left.
Jinx blocks a jab.
Jinx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Jinx is looking for a counter combo.
Mein Armbach walks into a stiff left hand from Jinx.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jinx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Jinx is just out of range.
Mein Armbach slips a jab from Jinx.
Jinx throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.
Jinx moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in and gets a takedown into Jinx's guard.

Jinx manages to escape and get back to his feet. #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!
Jinx motions for Mein Armbach to come forward. Jinx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx pushes Mein Armbach away with a front kick.
Jinx cracks Mein Armbach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jinx defending well as Mein Armbach loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx feints a jab promting Mein Armbach to slip. Jinx then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mein Armbach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Jinx.
Jinx moves out of range of the strikes.
Jinx swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Jinx, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Jinx, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Jinx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jinx 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jinx!
Leroy Jinx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 212
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Mein Armbach looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Custer!
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Custer keeps working.
Custer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach cracks Custer with a big elbow.
Mein Armbach working the head with strikes.
Custer is looking for a sweep.
Custer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to move to mount but Custer blocks the move with his legs.
Mein Armbach misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Custer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Custer's coaches at KFA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Custer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mein Armbach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Custer can't do much from the bottom here.
Custer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mein Armbach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound but Custer is defending the strikes.
Custer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mein Armbach.
You can see the frustration on Custer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Custer is trying to get back to half guard.
Custer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mein Armbach's best efforts.#T2#
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Custer defending well.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Mein Armbach trying to advance position but Custer counters by regaining guard.
Custer keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Custer is retaining full guard.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Mein Armbach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Custer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer walks into a straight right hand from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a double jab
and Custer counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mein Armbach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mein Armbach.
Custer misses with a straight left.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but Custer shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Custer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mein Armbach in his tracks.
Custer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mein Armbach misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Custer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mein Armbach on the ground.
Custer parries the strikes from Mein Armbach easily there. Mein Armbach is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Custer to escape.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches and elbows.
Custer is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Custer is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to Custer's body. Custer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Custer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Custer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Mein Armbach lands the left hand.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Custer ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Custer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Custer's half guard.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Custer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Custer is holding on for now.
Mein Armbach prevents Custer from improving his position.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Custer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Custer wants to get back to full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Custer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach lands strikes from half guard.
Mein Armbach passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Custer!
Custer tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.#T2#
Custer is trying to escape the mount.
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Custer looks a forlorn figure.
Custer wants to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Mein Armbach unloading with bombs!
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Custer because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mein Armbach throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Mein Armbach looking to ground and pound but Custer is blocking nicely.
Mein Armbach raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mein Armbach lands a big elbow.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Custer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Custer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mein Armbach misses with some ground and pound and Custer recovers position to half guard.
Mein Armbach working over Custer with some ground and pound. Custer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Custer trying to control from the bottom.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Custer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Custer is holding on for now.
Mein Armbach working over Custer with some ground and pound. Custer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Mein Armbach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Mein Armbach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Custer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on Custer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Custer.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Custer working to try and regain half guard.
Mein Armbach raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Custer is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Custer misses the jab.
Custer throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Custer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Custer.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Custer misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach is looking to chop away at Custer's legs.
Custer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Custer.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Mein Armbach dives in and scores a takedown into Custer's guard.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Custer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mein Armbach wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach works his way into full mount!
Mein Armbach sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach is stalling here but it's allowed Custer to get half guard.
Mein Armbach lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer is looking to get back to full guard here but Mein Armbach has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Custer looks to move to half guard but instead Mein Armbach has passed into mount! Damn!
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Custer is working to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot there that rocks Custer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Custer because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
Custer tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Custer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Custer is looking to improve his position.
Custer is staying active underneath Mein Armbach, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mein Armbach wants to free his trapped foot but Custer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach tries to pass to full mount but Custer defends it. #SUB#
Custer actively working from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach working Custer over with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
An intense looking Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Asakura 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.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Mein Armbach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mein Armbach.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Mein Armbach moved away.
Mein Armbach throws a nice looking combination but Asakura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asakura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Mein Armbach.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mein Armbach stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down Asakura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach presses Asakura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach tries to stall but Asakura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mein Armbach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mein Armbach looking to stall.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach. #TD#
Mein Armbach has hold of one of Asakura's legs. Asakura is fighting the takedown attempt but Mein Armbach gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach pushing down on Asakura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asakura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Mein Armbach.
Asakura wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Asakura is trying to stand.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asakura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mein Armbach is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Asakura actively working from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asakura because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
Mein Armbach can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asakura is looking to escape.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of good shots and Asakura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mein Armbach tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura takes one to the chin there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mein Armbach, as that shot connected.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mein Armbach under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Asakura.
Mein Armbach lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mein Armbach backs up against the cage.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.#TD#
Mein Armbach scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mein Armbach connects with a decent elbow.
Asakura tries to bench press Mein Armbach off him but Mein Armbach keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach in side control, throwing shots but Asakura defends. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Asakura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mein Armbach is working Asakura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mein Armbach tries to score with some ground and pound. Asakura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Asakura is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Asakura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mein Armbach misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position but Asakura is working away.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but Asakura manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Asakura grinds an elbow into Mein Armbach's temple.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Asakura off him but Asakura keeps the position.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach is working hard here to advance position.
Mein Armbach manages to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Mein Armbach has hold of Asakura's hands but Asakura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach is looking for a sweep. Asakura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Asakura there.
Mein Armbach manages to get to full guard.
Mein Armbach trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
Asakura distracts Mein Armbach with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Mein Armbach has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Asakura should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mein Armbach has tightened it up now! Asakura should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 201
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
A right handed body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach looking to slow down the pace here.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach has Asakura pushed 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Mein Armbach scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach. #T1#
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
Asakura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Asakura controls the action.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Asakura lands a right hand.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Asakura on the inside.
Mein Armbach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach trying to land knees to the body.
Asakura misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Asakura misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Mein Armbach manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asakura on his heels. He'll look to pass Asakura's guard now, I'm sure.
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asakura's guard.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asakura moves into full guard.
Asakura wants to stand up but Mein Armbach is controlling him. #T3#
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mein Armbach with a nice head shot there.
Asakura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach stops Asakura from standing up.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to take a breather but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.
Asakura is looking to escape.
Mein Armbach stalling away here and it's allowed Asakura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mein Armbach slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mein Armbach in side control, throwing shots but Asakura defends.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Mein Armbach throws a combination that misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
Mein Armbach misses with a leg kick.
Asakura checks a leg kick nicely.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asakura lands with a cross.
Asakura misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Asakura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mein Armbach to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mein Armbach passes Asakura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it.
Asakura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asakura.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asakura holds on and takes a little breather.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mein Armbach won't allow Asakura to get back to his feet.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach passes Asakura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asakura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asakura.
Asakura wants to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling the position.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Asakura is retaining full guard. #T3#
Asakura is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes from guard but Asakura blocks nicely.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.#CL#
Asakura has closed the distance and engaged Mein Armbach in a clinch.
Mein Armbach wants to stall.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Mein Armbach pulls Asakura into guard.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep here but Asakura controlling him for the moment.
Asakura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Mein Armbach isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asakura stacks Mein Armbach 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 Asakura!
Mein Armbach tries to buck Asakura off but Asakura is having none of it.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Asakura control the position.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach gets back to half guard.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight left.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach lands a right hook to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.#CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Mein Armbach.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura takes one to the side of the head.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mein Armbach sprawls well. Mein Armbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asakura gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach cracks Asakura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mein Armbach is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Asakura forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Asakura rushes Mein Armbach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Asakura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Asakura dives in and grabs Mein Armbach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach pushes down on Asakura's head and hops out.
Asakura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mein Armbach backs up against the cage.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura misses the jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a double jab.
Asakura throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.#T3#
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Mein Armbach wants to slow Asakura down by chopping away at his legs.
Mein Armbach jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Mein Armbach finds it's target.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Asakura clinches.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Mein Armbach.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Asakura improves his position.
Mein Armbach pushes Asakura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Mein Armbach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach gets through Asakura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Mein Armbach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asakura avoids it.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up with Asakura, looking for a takedown. Mein Armbach pushes Asakura against the cage but Asakura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mein Armbach lands with a good body shot.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 192
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach connects with a looping right hand.
Mein Armbach digs a good body shot into Lankinen's ribs.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach cracks Lankinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Lankinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mein Armbach gets underhooks to prevent Lankinen's takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lankinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mein Armbach tries to avoid it but Lankinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mein Armbach to the ground. Mein Armbach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Lankinen moves into range and clinches up with Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach gets through Lankinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lankinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Lankinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mein Armbach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bender Mein Armbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Lankinen.
Mein Armbach loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lankinen. #CL2#
Lankinen pushes Mein Armbach up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mein Armbach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mein Armbach jabs at Lankinen's body.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankinen moves away.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Mein Armbach as Lankinen shoots in.
Lankinen lands with a kick to the temple. Mein Armbach shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lankinen has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Lankinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach lands with a hook. Lankinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mein Armbach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lankinen is trying to stand. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Lankinen's temple.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lankinen trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach trying to mount his opponent but Lankinen defends it.
Lankinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach prevents Lankinen from improving his position.
Lankinen tries to kick Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Lankinen is defending the position.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lankinen is trying to control but can't.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to mount his opponent but Lankinen defends it.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mein Armbach slows the pace down in half guard.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Mein Armbach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lankinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lankinen keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands a big shot to Lankinen's brow.
Mein Armbach slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Mein Armbach.
Lankinen is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lankinen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lankinen trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up. #T1#
Lankinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach wants to control but Lankinen is keeping him busy.
Lankinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mein Armbach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mein Armbach's back!#SUB2#
Lankinen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mein Armbach is defending well though. Lankinen let's go of the attempt for now.
Lankinen struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Lankinen looking to break Mein Armbach's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mein Armbach remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lankinen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mein Armbach wants to escape the position. #T2#
Lankinen is trying to stick to Mein Armbach's back but Mein Armbach is turning into Lankinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lankinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the guard.
Lankinen has his hands on Mein Armbach's head, controlling the position.
Lankinen has momentary wrist control but Mein Armbach slips an elbow through the middle.
Mein Armbach content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lankinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mein Armbach working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lankinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mein Armbach tries to advance to mount but Lankinen denies him.
Mein Armbach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lankinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach works to advance to full mount. Lankinen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount.
Lankinen tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
Mein Armbach breaks from Lankinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lankinen looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Lankinen is in a horrible position here. Mein Armbach smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lankinen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach wants to control the pace but Lankinen is squirming around nicely.
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Lankinen working to try and regain half guard.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Lankinen's body.#TD2#
Lankinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lankinen won't allow Mein Armbach to sweep him here.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lankinen from controlling successfully.
Lankinen working some strikes from top position.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach keeping full guard, as Lankinen tries to pass.
Mein Armbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Mein Armbach, not yet. #T1#
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lankinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mein Armbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankinen won't allow Mein Armbach to sweep him here.
Mein Armbach wants to hit a sweep here but Lankinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mein Armbach there!
Mein Armbach working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Mein Armbach is working hard here to advance position.
Mein Armbach in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mein Armbach is trying to escape the mount.
Lankinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mein Armbach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lankinen working Mein Armbach over with strikes here. #T3#
Lankinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lankinen with shots to the head and body - Mein Armbach looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mein Armbach is in a horrible position here. Lankinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mein Armbach tries to lock up and control but Lankinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mein Armbach manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lankinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mein Armbach's thigh. Mein Armbach counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankinen wants to stand but Mein Armbach has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lankinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mein Armbach being controlled here, momentarily.
Lankinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Lankinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
In his post fight interview, Bender Mein Armbach gave a big smile as he said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 182
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Hardaway throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Nice takedown defense from Hardaway. No joy for Mein Armbach on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hardaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardaway counters with a head kick. That will keep Mein Armbach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice combination there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardaway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hardaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samuel Hardaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Hardaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot
and Hardaway counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Hardaway ducks down to avoid it.
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardaway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Hardaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Hardaway counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Mein Armbach.#TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardaway manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hardaway manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mein Armbach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardaway scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardaway is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.
Hardaway won't allow Mein Armbach to sweep him here. #T2#
Hardaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardaway with a nice head shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardaway postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Hardaway is working Mein Armbach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mein Armbach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardaway scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardaway connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position but Hardaway postures up. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mein Armbach is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hardaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardaway wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardaway keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the guard.
Hardaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardaway is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardaway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach postures up in Hardaway's guard and throws a big left but Hardaway blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hardaway 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.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardaway is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardaway.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
and Hardaway counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch
letting Hardaway counter with a right hand.
Hardaway misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hardaway dominated that round.
That's time! Hardaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mein Armbach punishes Hardaway's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Samuel Hardaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardaway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach throws a nice looking combination but Hardaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Hardaway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Hardaway avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hardaway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Hardaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hardaway. No joy for Mein Armbach on that attempt.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardaway throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Mein Armbach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardaway rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardaway throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.#T1#
Mein Armbach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardaway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Hardaway misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardaway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Hardaway counters with a quick kick to the body but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardaway counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardaway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mein Armbach thinking.
Hardaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Hardaway ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardaway blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardaway misses the target.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Hardaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.
Mein Armbach tries to score with a low kick but Hardaway moves his leg out of the way.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach throws a shot from downtown. Hardaway moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right. #T3#
Mein Armbach connects with a crisp jab.
Samuel Hardaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Mein Armbach misses
and Hardaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardaway lands with a cross.
Mein Armbach lands with a straight right. Hardaway didn't see that one coming.
Mein Armbach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardaway.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses
and Hardaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mein Armbach thows a leg kick but Hardaway checks it
and Hardaway counters with a three punch combo that has Mein Armbach backing up. Mein Armbach nods at Hardaway to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardaway.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardaway but Hardaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samuel Hardaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.#T4#
Mein Armbach shoots in for a double leg but Hardaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.
Hardaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardaway doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Mein Armbach feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mein Armbach postures up.
Hardaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardaway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is fighting to break Hardaway's control of his arms but Hardaway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hardaway connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Mein Armbach. Beautiful body shot.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardaway can pounce on him.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Hardaway's shoulder, as Hardaway tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardaway tries to sprawl out of it but Mein Armbach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardaway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach misses with a takedown
enabling Hardaway to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardaway's half guard.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Hardaway dodges it nicely. #T1#
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach trying to control from half guard but Hardaway is working away.
Hardaway trying to control from the bottom.
Hardaway keeping hold of Mein Armbach's head, controlling as best he can.
Hardaway is looking for a sweep. Mein Armbach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardaway's head.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardaway has his hands clasped together around Mein Armbach's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardaway tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Hardaway gets full guard.
Hardaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardaway makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mein Armbach really felt that one!#T3#
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the body
and Hardaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Hardaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardaway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Hardaway ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Hardaway gets caught napping as Mein Armbach dives in and scores a takedown. Hardaway manages to retain guard.
Hardaway seems keen to control Mein Armbach's posture.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Hardaway keeps moving.
Hardaway is trying to keep Mein Armbach in close. #T4#
Hardaway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardaway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mein Armbach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardaway throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardaway throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardaway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hardaway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardaway 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hardaway!
Our winner, Samuel Hardaway, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 168
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feet.
Feet throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Feet checks a leg kick.
Feet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Feet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Feet pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feet working aggressively here.
Feet misses with the head strike.
Feet lands with a light punch inside.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Feet.
Mein Armbach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feet after a bit of a struggle.
Feet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Feet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Feet 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.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Feet avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Feet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land.
Mein Armbach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feet prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Feet gets through Mein Armbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Feet.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches. #TD2#
Feet is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mein Armbach is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Feet to the mat. Feet regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Feet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Feet manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Feet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
Seemah Feet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Feet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mein Armbach takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Feet.
Feet prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
A nice left hand lands by Mein Armbach.
Feet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mein Armbach up against the cage.#BC#
Feet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach blocks a head kick by Feet.
Mein Armbach misses with a low kick as Feet jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Feet jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mein Armbach with a nice cross.
Mein Armbach misses with a head kick.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feet's head backwards.
Mein Armbach lands a head shot.#T3#
Mein Armbach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Feet.
Mein Armbach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Feet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feet looks to land a body kick but Mein Armbach moved away.
Mein Armbach connects with a nice looking jab.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Feet was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Feet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Feet misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
Seemah Feet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Feet takes one on the button.#T4#
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Feet is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Feet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Feet checks a low kick from Mein Armbach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mein Armbach, as that shot connected.
Feet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Feet counters with a thumping low kick.
Feet avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Feet looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Feet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mein Armbach lands with a shot to the body.
Feet scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Seemah Feet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Feet throws a sloppy head kick
and Mein Armbach counters with a left to the body.
Mein Armbach lunges at Feet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Feet's hand.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Feet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
and Feet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feet.
Mein Armbach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Feet momentarily.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but Feet circles away easily
and Feet counters with a good low kick that Mein Armbach was not able to check.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decent striking displayed by Mein Armbach there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Feet is looking to escape.#T1#
Feet wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Feet defending well though.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Feet wants to get back to his feet.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Feet wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mein Armbach prevents Feet from standing back up.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feet is looking to escape.#SUB#
Feet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mein Armbach pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mein Armbach lands strikes from half guard.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg. #T3#
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working. #SUB#
Feet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mein Armbach prevents Feet from standing back up.
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Feet is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Feet has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mein Armbach escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mein Armbach!
Feet throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Feet is trying to improve his position.
Feet is working hard here to advance position.
Feet tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mein Armbach punches Feet on the ear.
Feet wants to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach has Feet flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Feet misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Feet is looking to wear down Mein Armbach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Feet ducks down to avoid it.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Mein Armbach misses
enabling Feet to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach throws a right and a left that Feet avoids nicely.
It looked like Feet 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.
Feet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Feet.
Feet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Feet throws out a leg kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range and Feet only half commits.
Feet misses with a left hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands a jab-cross combination.
Feet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Feet moves out of range.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feet manages to avoid it.
Feet throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach blocks a head kick by Feet.
Mein Armbach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach looks to throw the jab but Feet is out of range.
And Feet counters with a quick kick to the body but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach throws a low kick but it's checked well by Feet.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Feet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Feet misses the target.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Feet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feet throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Feet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feet wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot. #CL#
Mein Armbach gets tackled into the cage by Feet. Feet maintains the clinch.
Feet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mein Armbach is looking to take this one to the mat.
Feet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Feet blocks it.
Feet works on Mein Armbach's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mein Armbach missing with knees to the body.
Feet managing to block the knees to the body from Mein Armbach.
Nice body punch from Feet.
A short right from Feet on the inside.
Feet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mein Armbach.
Feet lands a body shot.
Feet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Feet scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Feet lands with a light punch inside.
Mein Armbach taking a breather.
Feet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feet scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Feet scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Feet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Feet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Mein Armbach blocks the low kick.
Mein Armbach swinging wildly here. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Feet. That snapped Mein Armbach's head back.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy right hand. Feet should have avoided that one.
Feet throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Feet.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Feet checks a leg kick.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach jabs Feet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Feet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Feet throws a body kick that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the leg kick from Feet.

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 Seemah Feet.
I think Feet 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 496: Chukwuma v Holmes Jr.
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Mein Armbach right on the nose. Mein Armbach blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Mein Armbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown but Mein Armbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Mein Armbach is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mein Armbach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves works Mein Armbach's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves does it's job there.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Ferreira-Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira-Alves. That snapped Mein Armbach's head back.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves does it's job there.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach saw it coming and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a straight left.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira-Alves as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.#T2#
Good work by Mein Armbach as he checks the leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira-Alves takes one to the chin there.
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown but Mein Armbach sprawls well.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick from Mein Armbach.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira-Alves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach with the counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mein Armbach is defended easily by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Mein Armbach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses. Ferreira-Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mein Armbach's guard. Nice move by Ferreira-Alves!#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to improve his position.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferreira-Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach trying to control from Ferreira-Alves's half guard. Ferreira-Alves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach punishes Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach throws out a loose jab but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach sizes up Ferreira-Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Mein Armbach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mein Armbach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira-Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right. #T1#
Mein Armbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira-Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
A swing and a miss from Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferreira-Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mein Armbach!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferreira-Alves off and has taken his back!
Mein Armbach struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mein Armbach. #T2#
Mein Armbach struggling to land strikes to the head as Ferreira-Alves covers up.
Ferreira-Alves has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Ferreira-Alves covering up well under a series of strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ferreira-Alves up.
Ferreira-Alves tries to roll but Mein Armbach sticks to his back.
Mein Armbach throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ferreira-Alves could be in trouble here!
Even with his hooks in, Mein Armbach manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Will Mein Armbach go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mein Armbach has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach trying to control.
Mein Armbach somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mein Armbach punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ferreira-Alves covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach lands a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Mein Armbach is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ferreira-Alves staying busy and making it hard for Mein Armbach to control.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the head.
Mein Armbach punches Ferreira-Alves on the ear.
Mein Armbach is landing with strikes. Ferreira-Alves can't take much more of this.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Even with his hooks in, Mein Armbach manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mein Armbach missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mein Armbach has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ferreira-Alves tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mein Armbach's lack of action.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Ferreira-Alves dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach controlling the action here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Ferreira-Alves's temple.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mein Armbach connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach wants to control the pace but Ferreira-Alves is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.#T3#
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach lands with some strikes.
Ferreira-Alves taking shots to the head.
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferreira-Alves hang on?
Ferreira-Alves tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes but Ferreira-Alves is staying in there.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Mein Armbach lands with some strikes.
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!
Ferreira-Alves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2# Ferreira-Alves is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mein Armbach! Ferreira-Alves is hurt baaadly! Mein Armbach is firing away with more strikes - Ferreira-Alves is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Mein Armbach fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andrianov to the ground. Mein Armbach is now in Andrianov's guard.
Mein Armbach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrianov's head.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Andrianov is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach stopping the sweep attempt from Andrianov.
Andrianov keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Andrianov looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrianov, not yet.
Andrianov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Andrianov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mein Armbach manages to pass to side control.
Andrianov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to take a breather but Andrianov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrianov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Andrianov tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.#T1#
Andrianov is working hard here to advance position.
Andrianov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrianov keeps working.
Andrianov punching from the bottom.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andrianov taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Andrianov's temple.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andrianov is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrianov avoid being mounted?
Andrianov pushes Mein Armbach off looking to stand but Mein Armbach dives back in and keeps control.
Andrianov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mein Armbach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mein Armbach's back!
Mein Armbach tries to roll but Andrianov sticks to his back. #SU#
Andrianov gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
A right-left combo lands from Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot that snaps Andrianov's head back.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Andrianov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivan Andrianov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrianov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mein Armbach finds it's way through Andrianov's defenses.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Andrianov finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov scores with a nice right hand.
Andrianov swinging wildly here.
Andrianov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mein Armbach to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianov lands a really nice looking cross but Mein Armbach seems unphased.
Mein Armbach jabs Andrianov right on the nose. Andrianov blinks but takes it well.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrianov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivan Andrianov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrianov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrianov throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
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 Ivan Andrianov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov works Mein Armbach's body with a nice hook.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ivan Andrianov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Andrianov as he checks the leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov lands a head shot.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Andrianov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Mein Armbach misses
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Andrianov.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianov.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrianov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but Andrianov moved away.
Mein Armbach shoots in but Andrianov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianov throws a shot to the body.
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Andrianov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
and Andrianov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach lands with a straight right. Andrianov didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Mein Armbach tries to keep at a distance but Andrianov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrianov is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Andrianov - that landed with a thud.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov dodges an elbow strike from Mein Armbach.
Andrianov is looking to control Mein Armbach's arms but Mein Armbach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrianov has his back to the cage. #BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrianov lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Andrianov. #CL#
Andrianov takes the fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Andrianov taking a breather.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Mein Armbach stalling in the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mein Armbach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Mein Armbach as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach. #TD2#
Mein Armbach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andrianov uses from the top position.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrianov's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Andrianov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mein Armbach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrianov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrianov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach stands up over Andrianov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach is pushing down on Andrianov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrianov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mein Armbach has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES#
Andrianov has one foot on Mein Armbach's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Andrianov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
Andrianov slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Andrianov scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Andrianov.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
enabling Andrianov to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.#CL#
Andrianov rushes Mein Armbach and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Mein Armbach taking a breather.
Andrianov misses with some punches.
Andrianov gets underhooks to prevent Mein Armbach's takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov lands a right hand.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
Andrianov stalling.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov. #T2#
Mein Armbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to break free but Andrianov pushes him back against the cage.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land. #BC#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
As Mein Armbach tries to get set, Andrianov tries to push him back and clinch up but Mein Armbach manages to avoid the attempt.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Andrianov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Andrianov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Mein Armbach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrianov doesn't seem phased though.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Andrianov rushes Mein Armbach and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Andrianov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mein Armbach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ivan Andrianov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Andrianov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach has Andrianov pressed against the cage.
Mein Armbach is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrianov gets an underhook and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with the head strike.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov is working Mein Armbach over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrianov, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!

Event: WCF 116: Rockefeller v Wallace
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach 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.
Borgia lands a slapping body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Borgia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mein Armbach thinking.
Mein Armbach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borgia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borgia slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Mein Armbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Borgia throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Borgia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Mein Armbach, which made it look bad.
Mein Armbach throws a counter combo.
Mein Armbach digs a good body shot into Borgia's ribs.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach. #T2#
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mein Armbach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach connects with the punch.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Mein Armbach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mein Armbach is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia controlling the position.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Borgia is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Mein Armbach landing a few strikes.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
That's time! Borgia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mein Armbach won't be happy with that.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Mein Armbach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Mein Armbach here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia cracks Mein Armbach with a big right hand but Mein Armbach just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mein Armbach struggling a bit here.
Mein Armbach is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borgia landing a few strikes. #T1#
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Mein Armbach's temple.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mein Armbach has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borgia but great work by Mein Armbach.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Borgia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Borgia wants to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach in side control, throwing shots but Borgia defends.
Borgia regains half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borgia's head.
Borgia gets full guard.
Borgia controls Mein Armbach momentarily but Mein Armbach frees himself.
Borgia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Borgia pulls Mein Armbach in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mein Armbach working his ground and pound in the gym.
Borgia working a defensive guard but Mein Armbach manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Mein Armbach seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mein Armbach tries to move to mount but Borgia blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mein Armbach off and has taken his back!
Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Borgia is punishing Mein Armbach with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Borgia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Borgia looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Borgia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Borgia.
Borgia is trying to stick to Mein Armbach's back but Mein Armbach is turning into Borgia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borgia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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!
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
Borgia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesare Borgia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A jab from Borgia finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borgia scores with a nice head shot.
Bender Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand #TD#
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mein Armbach!
Borgia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mein Armbach some visible discomfort.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Cesare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia trying to control the position but Mein Armbach is working away.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Borgia trying to control the action but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mein Armbach is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borgia lands an elbow.
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Mein Armbach here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Mein Armbach is trying to improve his position.
Borgia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Borgia controlling the position from side mount.
Mein Armbach is looking to reverse the position.
Mein Armbach gets back to half guard.
Mein Armbach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mein Armbach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Mein Armbach's hands, connecting with Mein Armbach's forehead.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mein Armbach regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Borgia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead.
Borgia wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mein Armbach taking a bit of punishment here - Borgia scoring with strikes.
Mein Armbach is looking for a sweep.
Mein Armbach can't do much from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia 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: WCF 111: Cuntmara vs Anderson
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
A left lands for Asakura.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Asakura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Asakura.
Mein Armbach digs a right hand into Asakura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asakura's gas tank.
Asakura gets underhooks to prevent Mein Armbach's takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asakura or not.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura stops a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach 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.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach lands with a short shot to 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!
Asakura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Asakura clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.#T1#
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch.
Asakura dodges an elbow strike from Mein Armbach. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but Asakura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Asakura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach passes into half guard.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Asakura defending well. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura here.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asakura wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Asakura is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him #T3#
Asakura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asakura is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Asakura's temple.
Asakura is positioning himself well to prevent Mein Armbach advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on Asakura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asakura.
Mein Armbach unloads with some shots from mount but Asakura bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Asakura blocking the ground and pound.
Asakura is trying to stand up.
Asakura tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach content just to control the position here.
Mein Armbach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mein Armbach punching from mount but Asakura doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mein Armbach looking to finish Asakura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Asakura!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Asakura is bucking up trying to escape but Mein Armbach cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Asakura improves his position.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Mein Armbach wants the takedown. Asakura is fighting it off but Mein Armbach persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Asakura's guard against the cage.
Asakura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mein Armbach landing some decent shots from guard.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asakura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asakura's guard.
Asakura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mein Armbach. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asakura is looking to improve his position.
Mein Armbach is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Asakura!
Mein Armbach working Asakura over with strikes here.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount.
Asakura taking shots to the head.
Asakura tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.#T2#
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asakura is bucking up trying to escape but Mein Armbach cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asakura looks a forlorn figure.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound effectively.
Asakura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mein Armbach trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asakura tries to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Asakura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asakura can't escape the position.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach punching from mount but Asakura doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Asakura is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount and Asakura is in trouble!
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Asakura is squirming around, avoiding Mein Armbach's attempts to control the action.
Asakura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mein Armbach.
The referee warns Asakura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount and Asakura is in trouble!
Mein Armbach trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asakura taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Asakura avoids it well.
Asakura throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Asakura with a nice cross.#TD2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mein Armbach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asakura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asakura has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asakura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Asakura has one foot on Mein Armbach's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Asakura throws a body kick that misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild combination.
Mein Armbach lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mein Armbach finds it's way round the side to connect with Asakura's head.
Asakura misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asakura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mein Armbach working the strikes but Asakura uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Mein Armbach throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Asakura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Asakura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Asakura defending well.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Asakura wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Asakura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach is stalling here. Asakura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mein Armbach seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Asakura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mein Armbach is trying to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Asakura control the position.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asakura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mein Armbach 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
As Masvidal backs off Mein Armbach throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Mein Armbach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mein Armbach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masvidal is defending well.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. #BC#
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masvidal!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it. #T1#
Mein Armbach advances to full mount.
Mein Armbach putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
Mein Armbach prevents Masvidal from getting the reversal.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount.
Masvidal wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Mein Armbach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mein Armbach working Masvidal over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masvidal hang on?
Mein Armbach scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masvidal? #T2#
Masvidal is trying to stand up.
Masvidal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Masvidal is trying desperately to improve position.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Masvidal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masvidal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masvidal holds on to Mein Armbach as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from Masvidal to control.
Mein Armbach unloading with bombs!
Mein Armbach in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mein Armbach cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Masvidal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach. #T3#
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masvidal defending well though.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mein Armbach slows the pace down in half guard.
Masvidal is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach seems to be looking for submissions.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal's temple.
Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position. #T4#
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Masvidal tries to bench press Mein Armbach off him but Mein Armbach keeps the position.
Mein Armbach connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mein Armbach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Masvidal's body.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mein Armbach in his tracks.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands with a shot to the body.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach stalks Masvidal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masvidal's face. Masvidal staggers backwards, shaken.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal lands a really nice looking cross but Mein Armbach seems unphased.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs.
Mein Armbach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mein Armbach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mein Armbach rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mein Armbach lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach leaning against his opponent.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Masvidal is working Mein Armbach over against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Masvidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mein Armbach is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach works on Masvidal's body with a couple of short punches.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masvidal on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick
and Masvidal counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal. #CL#
Masvidal moves into range and clinches up with Mein Armbach.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Masvidal. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach jabs at Masvidal's body.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a clinch but Masvidal shakes him off and moves away.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mein Armbach misses.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Masvidal both land. Nice combination.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab. Masvidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach slips a jab from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Masvidal off the cage and back into range.
Mein Armbach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masvidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mein Armbach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mein Armbach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a left and a right that stings Mein Armbach.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Mein Armbach slips the punch.
Mein Armbach wants to counter with a clinch but Masvidal pushes him away.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage. #CL2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Masvidal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Mein Armbach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masvidal tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Mein Armbach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping right.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach motions for Masvidal to come forward. Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mein Armbach punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach wants a takedown but no success here.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Mein Armbach counters by clinching up. #T2##BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the head.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach thumps Masvidal with a low kick.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mein Armbach misses with a leg kick
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Mein Armbach changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masvidal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mein Armbach lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mein Armbach on the ground.
Mein Armbach is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Masvidal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach cracks Masvidal with a big elbow.
Mein Armbach looks up at the clock and then as Masvidal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mein Armbach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches from side control.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Masvidal forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1-2. Masvidal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mein Armbach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Masvidal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masvidal.
Masvidal with a hook.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Mein Armbach moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masvidal's guard.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach chips away with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mein Armbach pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Mein Armbach is looking to advance position but Masvidal won't allow it.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Masvidal is trying to stand up here but Mein Armbach is controlling him well.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mein Armbach to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach works his way into full mount!
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masvidal hang on?
Masvidal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mein Armbach 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Mein Armbach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vicente keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vicente fakes the leg kick and cracks Mein Armbach in the body.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Vicente fails with an attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vicente 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.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild combination.
Vicente attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mein Armbach slips a jab and a cross from Vicente.
Vicente scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vicente scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mein Armbach shoots in and bounces Vicente off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Vicente has his feet on Mein Armbach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicente closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mein Armbach throws a low kick, looking for Vicente's leg but Vicente calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Vicente misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vicente sprawls and moves away.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Vicente.
A big left from Vicente misses.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vicente.
Vicente misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Vicente.
Mein Armbach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vicente.
Vicente misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Vicente avoids them all with ease.
Vicente misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Mein Armbach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Vicente tries to close the distance and clinch but Mein Armbach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Vicente fails with the takedown
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vicente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach catches Vicente with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vicente is looking to clinch.
Mein Armbach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vicente stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vicente throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicente works the jab nicely.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicente.#TD#
Mein Armbach throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vicente was covering up waiting for the punch and Mein Armbach finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mein Armbach working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vicente manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mein Armbach digs a right hand into Vicente's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vicente's gas tank.
Vicente stalling. #T3##TD#
Mein Armbach pulls guard successfully.
Mein Armbach 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#
Vicente keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vicente avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Vicente won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vicente flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach stops Vicente from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Vicente manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vicente throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Mein Armbach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Vicente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vicente avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach throws a shot to the body.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mein Armbach sprawls well. Mein Armbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vicente gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down Vicente with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Mein Armbach drives through with a takedown into Vicente's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mein Armbach pushes down on Vicente's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicente is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach working over Vicente with some ground and pound. Vicente looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milo Vicente will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicente.
The fighters circling - Vicente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
A head kick misses from Vicente.
Vicente feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Vicente strikes.
That kick from Vicente tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vicente pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. Vicente follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vicente was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Vicente is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Vicente ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vicente.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Vicente kicks Mein Armbach off and gets back to his feet.
Mein Armbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mein Armbach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mein Armbach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Mein Armbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicente sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Vicente breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vicente. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Mein Armbach goes for a double leg but Vicente avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vicente continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vicente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vicente.
Vicente throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Mein Armbach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Mein Armbach isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicente stacks Mein Armbach 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 Vicente!
Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Vicente keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Vicente decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Vicente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Vicente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vicente takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Vicente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mein Armbach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vicente dips to his left and cracks Mein Armbach with an uppercut!
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vicente manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mein Armbach cracks Vicente with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vicente. Vicente obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Mein Armbach scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mein Armbach grinds an elbow into Vicente's temple.
Mein Armbach misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mein Armbach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vicente is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vicente is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mein Armbach moves into full mount!
Mein Armbach with good strikes from the mount here!
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound effectively.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vicente taking shots to the head.
Vicente is working to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vicente looks a forlorn figure.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Vicente is having none of it.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot there that rocks Vicente but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vicente tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Vicente that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vicente in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vicente wants to try and get back to his feet.
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 Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vicente missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Vicente misses.
Mein Armbach needs to keep his hands up - Vicente had a free shot at his head there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vicente. Mein Armbach shrugs it off though.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Vicente's body.
Mein Armbach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicente's waist but Vicente gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mein Armbach off to one side.
Vicente lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mein Armbach at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Vicente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vicente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vicente throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Mein Armbach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vicente darts in looking for a takedown but Mein Armbach gets double underhooks and turns Vicente into the cage.
Vicente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Mein Armbach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.#T1#
Vicente throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Vicente's ribcage but misses.
Vicente misses the jab.
Vicente just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vicente in his tracks.
Vicente takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vicente pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
Vicente displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mein Armbach.
Vicente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vicente!
Vicente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicente throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mein Armbach is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Vicente misses with a looping right.
Milo Vicente seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Vicente moves to clinch but Mein Armbach breaks away
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vicente! But no joy.
Vicente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Vicente delivers a nice body kick.
Vicente lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vicente.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicente throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente misses with a leg kick
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vicente looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Vicente throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vicente won't be happy with that. #T3#
Mein Armbach scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Mein Armbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mein Armbach works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound from side control.
Mein Armbach in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vicente wants to get back to his feet but Mein Armbach drags him back down.
Mein Armbach moves into full mount!
Vicente really wants to buck Mein Armbach off and get back to his feet.
Vicente is trying to escape the mount.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach looking to finish Vicente with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vicente!#T4#
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Mein Armbach swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vicente is now in Mein Armbach's guard. A big mistake from Mein Armbach there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach controlling Vicente's posture.
Vicente trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mein Armbach's guard.#SUB#
Mein Armbach working for submissions but it's allowed Vicente to get to half guard.

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 Bender Mein Armbach.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
As Bender Mein Armbach got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Grigorian is quick to defend against it.
Mein Armbach connects with a right hand. Grigorian shakes it off.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Grigorian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mein Armbach scores with a one two! Grigorian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Grigorian misses #TD#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grigorian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mein Armbach postures up in Grigorian's guard and throws a big left but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Mein Armbach is having none of it. #T1#
Mein Armbach advances to half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Grigorian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grigorian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigorian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mein Armbach scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grigorian is trying to stand back up but Mein Armbach is controlling him
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grigorian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the action in half guard but Grigorian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.
Grigorian is staying active underneath Mein Armbach, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
Mein Armbach working the head and body with strikes.
Mein Armbach stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grigorian is trying to stand.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grigorian tries to kick Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Grigorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach working over Grigorian with some ground and pound. Grigorian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mein Armbach wants to take a breather but Grigorian is having none of it.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Mein Armbach stops Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Grigorian is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grigorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Mein Armbach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Grigorian dodges it nicely.
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Grigorian is a slippery customer.
Mein Armbach content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mein Armbach passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grigorian!
We've been hearing that Mein Armbach has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Mein Armbach. #TD#
Mein Armbach gets a double leg takedown into Grigorian's guard.
Grigorian wants to stand and escape but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach distracts Grigorian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigorian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Grigorian keeps moving.
Grigorian has momentary wrist control but Mein Armbach slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach prevents Grigorian from getting back to his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a big elbow that misses.
Grigorian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach advances position into side control!
Grigorian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mein Armbach landing strikes.
Mein Armbach is chipping away with strikes.
Mein Armbach is putting a hurting on Grigorian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mein Armbach has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mein Armbach landing shots from mount.
Mein Armbach breaks from Grigorian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grigorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound effectively.
Grigorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grigorian is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount.
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grigorian hang on?
Grigorian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Grigorian taking shots to the head.
Mein Armbach lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Grigorian is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mein Armbach! Grigorian is hurt baaadly! Mein Armbach is firing away with more strikes - Grigorian is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
As Bender Mein Armbach got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins walks into a jab.
A left and a right from Higgins both land. Nice combination.
Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Higgins finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Higgins avoids it easily.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Mein Armbach drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Higgins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Higgins wriggles free and stands up.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
Higgins cracks Mein Armbach with an open hand slap.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Higgins throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.#T2#
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down Higgins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Higgins.
Higgins connects with a body shot that sends Mein Armbach's belly button to the back.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins misses with a looping right.#TD#
Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Higgins is trying to stand up here but Mein Armbach is controlling him well.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgins defending well though.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higgins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mein Armbach is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Mein Armbach not doing much here.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Higgins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higgins is holding on for now. #ES2#
Higgins manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mein Armbach keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Higgins working aggressively here. #BC2#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Joe Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Mein Armbach scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mein Armbach was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Mein Armbach crashes against the mat.
Mein Armbach is chipping away with strikes.
Higgins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Mein Armbach cracks Higgins with a big elbow.
Mein Armbach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Higgins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach tries to score with some ground and pound. Higgins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Higgins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mein Armbach connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins is trying to work for a sweep but Mein Armbach has mounted him!
Mein Armbach raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 Bender Mein Armbach 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.#R2#
Higgins cracks Mein Armbach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a nice looking jab.
Mein Armbach takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Higgins cracks Mein Armbach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach lands a jab.
Joe Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.#TD#
Mein Armbach gets the takedown into side control.

Higgins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Higgins is quick to defend against it.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Mein Armbach ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Mein Armbach had a free shot at his head there.
Higgins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Mein Armbach looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Mein Armbach drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Mein Armbach 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!
Mein Armbach postures up in Higgins's guard and throws a big left but Higgins blocks it.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
Higgins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Mein Armbach isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of digs.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet.
Higgins is pulling down on Mein Armbach's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Higgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mein Armbach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Joe Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mein Armbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Mein Armbach looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Mein Armbach drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mein Armbach advances to half guard.
Mein Armbach working Higgins over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Higgins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach passes into half guard.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Higgins defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mein Armbach is nestled in close to Higgins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mein Armbach lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Higgins is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mein Armbach fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Higgins from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mein Armbach! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WCF WNF 72: BMA vs El Shabazz
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in El Shabazz's guard.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mein Armbach is one step ahead there.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach trying to control but El Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
El Shabazz tries to roll over but Mein Armbach keeps him under control.
El Shabazz trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mein Armbach is looking to stall here but El Shabazz recovers full guard.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mein Armbach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mein Armbach is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep. #T3#
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Shabazz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach passes El Shabazz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Shabazz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep El Shabazz in close. #SUB#
Mein Armbach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because El Shabazz has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
A jab from El Shabazz misses.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Shabazz moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mein Armbach. Beautiful body shot.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
That kick from El Shabazz tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
El Shabazz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Mein Armbach.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
El Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mein Armbach eats them both and turns towards El Shabazz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down El Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach stalling. #T2#
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach. #SUB#
El Shabazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach. #T3#
El Shabazz is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Shabazz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Shabazz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Shabazz has hold of Mein Armbach's hands but Mein Armbach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to El Shabazz's temple.
El Shabazz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Shabazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach feinted with a counter takedown.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mein Armbach cracks a nice hook into El Shabazz's ribs.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz scores with the left hand. Mein Armbach knows he should have avoided that one.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.#T1#
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Shabazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mein Armbach checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz scores with a jab.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from El Shabazz misses the target.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Shabazz lunges at Mein Armbach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mein Armbach's hand.
El Shabazz tries to score with a low kick but Mein Armbach moves his leg out of the way.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot that sends El Shabazz's belly button to the back.#T3#
El Shabazz swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
El Shabazz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
A nice leg kick lands there from El Shabazz.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach with a jab.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice shot lands for Mein Armbach.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.#T4#
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Mein Armbach.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El Shabazz! But no joy.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mein Armbach with a body shot.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach with a nice cross.
El Shabazz stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mein Armbach's head backwards.
Mein Armbach tries to bum rush El Shabazz with a series of wild strikes but El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Shabazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Shabazz wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. El Shabazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but El Shabazz gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mein Armbach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Mein Armbach blocks it.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but El Shabazz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mein Armbach is trying to pull guard but El Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.
El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Shabazz is keeping busy.
El Shabazz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mein Armbach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Mein Armbach has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Shabazz uses from the top position.
El Shabazz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mein Armbach swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Shabazz defends it easily.
Mein Armbach is looking to sweep but instead, El Shabazz has passed into half guard.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well. #T3#
El Shabazz is controlling the pace.
Mein Armbach moves into full guard.
El Shabazz pushes down on Mein Armbach's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Shabazz is pushing down on Mein Armbach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mein Armbach is fighting to maintain full guard but El Shabazz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Mein Armbach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Mein Armbach fails to land the takedown.
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to El Shabazz's body. El Shabazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Shabazz with a hook.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach shoots and misses
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach connects with the punch.
Mein Armbach lands with a right hand.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El Shabazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as El Shabazz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Shabazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mein Armbach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Mein Armbach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
El Shabazz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. El Shabazz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz leaves Mein Armbach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Mein Armbach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but El Shabazz moved out of range.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but El Shabazz is just out of range.
El Shabazz is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from El Shabazz does no damage.
El Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Mein Armbach closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range. #T3#
El Shabazz lands with an overhand left.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mein Armbach doesn't seem bothered though.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but El Shabazz avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab from El Shabazz.#TD#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El Shabazz's guard.
El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but El Shabazz is retaining full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mein Armbach postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz looking for a sweep. Not yet El Shabazz, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz connects with a right hand. Mein Armbach shakes it off.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Shabazz 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov content just to control the position here. #T1#
Nurmagomedov'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.
Mein Armbach gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach actively working from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nurmagomedov has picked Mein Armbach up and slammed him! Mein Armbach can't keep hold of the triangle and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control!
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Mein Armbach looks to move to half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Mein Armbach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmagomedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mein Armbach is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mein Armbach is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov stuns Mein Armbach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Mein Armbach saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab.
Mein Armbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Mein Armbach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here. #T2#
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.#T3##SU#
Nurmagomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mein Armbach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mein Armbach defends it nicely.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nurmagomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mein Armbach doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mein Armbach lands with a cross.
Mein Armbach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Mein Armbach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mein Armbach is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nurmagomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Mein Armbach is working away.
Nurmagomedov working away.
Mein Armbach is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Mein Armbach struggling a bit here.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Mein Armbach tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nurmagomedov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mein Armbach really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mein Armbach keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Mein Armbach tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mein Armbach tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away. #T3#
Mein Armbach is looking to get to half guard.
Mein Armbach regains half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Mein Armbach wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mein Armbach is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nurmagomedov jumps into side control!
Mein Armbach looks to move to half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has passed into mount! Damn!
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mein Armbach manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Mein Armbach with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mein Armbach is trying to pull guard but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Mein Armbach.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurmagomedov as Mein Armbach tries to tie him up.
Mein Armbach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mein Armbach jumps guard but Nurmagomedov stands there with Mein Armbach around his waist. Mein Armbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mein Armbach.
Nurmagomedov tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Nurmagomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Nurmagomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Mein Armbach to work.
Mein Armbach continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace here.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position but instead, Nurmagomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mein Armbach into the cage.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach 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.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Mein Armbach misses.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Mein Armbach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mein Armbach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Mein Armbach avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mein Armbach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Mein Armbach's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Mein Armbach wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Bender Mein Armbach in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nurmagomedov goes for a double leg but Mein Armbach avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mein Armbach continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Mein Armbach ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mein Armbach no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mein Armbach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to control the action here but instead Nurmagomedov manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Mein Armbach to control.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagomedov prevents Mein Armbach from getting the reversal.
Mein Armbach tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Mein Armbach is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mein Armbach slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Mein Armbach, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Mein Armbach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mein Armbach is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Mein Armbach circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head.#TD#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Mein Armbach tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov gets to mount! Mein Armbach was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mein Armbach tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his welterweight title!
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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: WCF WNF 64: Silva vs Baker
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Tragedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Tragedy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
Tragedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tragedy tries to avoid it but Mein Armbach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tragedy to the ground. Tragedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tragedy throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Tragedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tragedy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Tragedy avoids it well.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tragedy.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Tragedy's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
Tragedy avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach 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.
Tragedy works over Mein Armbach's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tragedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Mein Armbach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tragedy connects with a nice looking jab.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach thows a leg kick but Tragedy checks it
and Tragedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tragedy misses with a straight right.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tragedy with a body shot.
Tragedy feints and then cracks Mein Armbach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mein Armbach down.
Trage Tragedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Tragedy.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Tragedy swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Tragedy scores with a hook to the body. Mein Armbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Mein Armbach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tragedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tragedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Tragedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##CL2#
Mein Armbach has Tragedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mein Armbach looking for a takedown.
Mein Armbach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tragedy walks away with a smile on his face. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trage Tragedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mein Armbach moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tragedy as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tragedy at a distance.
Tragedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Tragedy dives in and scores a takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Tragedy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Mein Armbach looking to control.
Mein Armbach being controlled here, momentarily.
Tragedy stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tragedy 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 Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Tragedy control the position. #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.
Tragedy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mein Armbach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mein Armbach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mein Armbach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mein Armbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tragedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tragedy's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trage Tragedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bender Mein Armbach's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tragedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mein Armbach.
An inside leg kick from Tragedy misses.
Mein Armbach appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mein Armbach.
It looked like Tragedy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mein Armbach dodges the punch combination from Tragedy.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tragedy with a body shot.
Tragedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tragedy tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mein Armbach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Tragedy.
Tragedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Tragedy avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Tragedy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tragedy misses with a body punch
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tragedy.
Tragedy moves forwards but Mein Armbach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tragedy lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tragedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mein Armbach drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tragedy defends it well.
Mein Armbach jabs Tragedy right on the nose. Tragedy blinks but takes it well.
Tragedy throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Tragedy throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tragedy trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Tragedy wants to control the action here but instead Mein Armbach manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Mein Armbach unloading with bombs!
Mein Armbach misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach goes for an armbar but Tragedy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tragedy. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tragedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mein Armbach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tragedy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Mein Armbach pushing down on Tragedy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tragedy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tragedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tragedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tragedy controls Mein Armbach momentarily but Mein Armbach frees himself.
Tragedy pulls Mein Armbach in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tragedy is trying to keep Mein Armbach in close.
Mein Armbach working some strikes from top position.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Tragedy is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bender Mein Armbach's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tragedy gets tackled into the cage by Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach maintains the clinch.
Tragedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach wants to get back to striking at distance but Tragedy won't allow it.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Tragedy improves his position.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action. #BC#
Tragedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tragedy throws a shot to the body.
Tragedy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tragedy's guard.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Tragedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tragedy trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Tragedy keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tragedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mein Armbach's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tragedy keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but Tragedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mein Armbach looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Mein Armbach working for a triangle but Tragedy defends it easily.
Tragedy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tragedy 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 Mein Armbach.
You can see the frustration on Mein Armbach's face as Tragedy controls the position.
Mein Armbach sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#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.
Mein Armbach is not content to let Tragedy control the position.
Mein Armbach is trying to get back to full guard.
Mein Armbach won't allow Tragedy to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach is trying to control but can't.
Tragedy slows the pace down in half guard.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Tragedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tragedy passes into half guard.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bender Mein Armbach.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach stared into the camera and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WCF 78: Anderson vs Skystalker
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Clark shoots in and bounces Mein Armbach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mein Armbach works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Clark actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mein Armbach pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Clark looking for submissions off his back.
Clark's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mein Armbach lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mein Armbach's best efforts.
Mein Armbach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mein Armbach slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.#SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark has hold of Mein Armbach's hands but Mein Armbach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mein Armbach pulls his head out easily.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mein Armbach scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Clark is rocked!
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
Mein Armbach prevents Clark from improving his position.
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mein Armbach scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB#
Clark looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mein Armbach slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
Oh Clark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Mein Armbach lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Clark! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mein Armbach jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
In his post fight interview, Bender Mein Armbach gave a big smile as he said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: GDL 68: Gomez VS Byckiewicz II
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Mein Armbach lands a glancing blow to the side of Bateman's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mein Armbach 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.#TD2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bateman quickly recovers to half guard.
Bateman tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Bateman manages to get to full guard.
Bateman 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.
Mein Armbach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mein Armbach stands up over Bateman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mein Armbach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach works over Bateman with some ground and pound from guard.
Bateman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bateman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bateman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bateman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but Bateman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mein Armbach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mein Armbach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
Mein Armbach wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bateman is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bateman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mein Armbach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mein Armbach regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bateman doesn't defend quickly enough and Mein Armbach has managed to lock this one up! Can Bateman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mein Armbach on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach stared into the camera and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: GDL 63: Byczkiewicz vs Alvar
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mein Armbach on the side of the head.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Fist.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach's coach down at Gateway To Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mein Armbach's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach scores with a hook.
Fist lands a jab.
Fist scores with a nice right hand.
Fist checks a leg kick nicely.
Fist checks a leg kick.#T1#
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist misses the jab.
Mein Armbach swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach motions for Fist to come forward. Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Fist avoids it well.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fist has time to react.#T2#
Mein Armbach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fist at a distance.
We've been told by Fist's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mein Armbach instigates a clinch.
Fist 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!#BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.#T3#
Mein Armbach throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fist connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Nice shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach jabs Fist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fist misses its target.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mein Armbach cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Mein Armbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist lands with a hook. Mein Armbach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist lands a nice hook to Mein Armbach's body. Mein Armbach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that First Fist will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mein Armbach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Fist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Mein Armbach's head back. #T1#
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fist lands a jab to the head.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Fist.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Fist moves out of range. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Mein Armbach goes for a double leg but Fist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fist continues to drive forward.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Mein Armbach moved out of range.
Mein Armbach fails with the takedown
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Fist throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.#T3#
A low kick from Mein Armbach is predictable there
and Fist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist catches Mein Armbach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but Fist gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Mein Armbach toppling to the canvas! Mein Armbach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!#ROC#Mein Armbach is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist lands a jab to the nose.
Mein Armbach is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mein Armbach seems to have recovered his senses.
Fist throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Fist misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

First Fist dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Fist backing up. Fist nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Fist misses with a left hand
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach walks into a straight right hand from Fist.
Mein Armbach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a nice body shot.
Mein Armbach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mein Armbach scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach tries for a takedown but Fist circles away easily#KD#
and Fist counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mein Armbach! Fist lets Mein Armbach back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fist's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mein Armbach has Fist in his guard.#REVR#
Fist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mein Armbach is proving hard to escape from.
First Fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Fist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mein Armbach, up you get!
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes from guard but Fist blocks nicely.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fist tries to get out of the position.
Fist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mein Armbach throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of digs.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mein Armbach fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach swings around for an armbar but Fist sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mein Armbach's guard.
Mein Armbach trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fist would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fist is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Mein Armbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Mein Armbach, not yet.
Fist tries to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling from the bottom.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fist defends it easily.
Fist wants to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Fist stands up and waves to Mein Armbach to follow him.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Fist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, First Fist made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GDL 59: Title Night
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando misses with a body shot.
Ando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ando lands with a straight right. Mein Armbach didn't see that one coming.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Ando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ando to score with a decent uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Ando blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Ando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ando throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ando scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ando plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Ando moves away
and Ando counters with a one-two to the body.
Ando slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mein Armbach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ando throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mein Armbach attempts a counter takedown but Ando avoids it well and moves away.
Ando's corner calls for a 1-2. Ando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Ando fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Ando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ando thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's 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!
Mein Armbach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ando sprawls well. Ando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Mein Armbach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ando up against the cage.
Ando prevents the takedown attempt.
Ando lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Ando controls the action. #TD2#
Ando drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ando can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ando working a defensive guard here.
Mein Armbach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach won't allow Ando to sweep him here.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Ando is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is in close to Ando's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Ando trying to keep a closed guard but Mein Armbach is proving a slippery customer.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Ando is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ando is trying to push Mein Armbach off with his feet but Mein Armbach grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Ando's ankles and Ando is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach took some time post fight to say the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: GDL 53: Champions!
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Von Mises throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Mises scores with a sloppy right hand. Mein Armbach should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Mein Armbach clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Von Mises breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Mises scores with a kick to the body.
Von Mises scores with a head kick. Mein Armbach tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Von Mises throws an overhand right that lands on Mein Armbach's shoulder, as Mein Armbach tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Von Mises. #T1#
Good work by Von Mises as he checks the leg kick.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mein Armbach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Mises clobbers Mein Armbach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Mises scores with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
Von Mises scores with a nice body kick.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Mises swinging wildly here.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Mein Armbach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Mises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mein Armbach takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
Mein Armbach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
A cross from Von Mises lands.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Mises lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Von Mises throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.
Von Mises with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Mises is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Von Mises ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It looks like Von Mises has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the body kick from Von Mises.
Von Mises looks to land a combination. Mein Armbach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Von Mises does it's job there.
Von Mises throws a lazy head kick
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Mein Armbach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Von Mises counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mein Armbach thinking. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick
and Von Mises counters with a thumping low kick.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Mises.
Von Mises pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Mises lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Von Mises connects with a right hand. Mein Armbach shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Von Mises.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Von Mises moves out of range.
It looked like Von Mises wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Mises chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Mein Armbach looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Von Mises keeps moving.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Von Mises escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mein Armbach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Mises keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Von Mises escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mein Armbach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Mises preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Mises is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Von Mises keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Mises throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mein Armbach working some strikes from top position.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB#
Von Mises looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Mises has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mein Armbach has passed into side control.
Von Mises can't do much from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach working the strikes but Von Mises uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Von Mises avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Mises wants to improve his position but Mein Armbach is controlling well.
Von Mises slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mein Armbach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Mises is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mein Armbach's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Von Mises had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mein Armbach defends it easily.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Von Mises keeps moving. #SUB#
Von Mises throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mein Armbach escapes and throws Von Mises's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mein Armbach tries to score with some ground and pound. Von Mises controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mein Armbach working the body and head with strikes.
Von Mises manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Von Mises wants to improve his position but Mein Armbach is controlling well.
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Von Mises is a slippery customer.
Mein Armbach working Von Mises over with strikes.
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Von Mises tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mein Armbach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Mises is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mein Armbach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Mises connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Mises counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but Von Mises gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a single leg into guard. Von Mises didn't expect that. #T1#
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Von Mises keeps moving. #SUB#
Mein Armbach has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Von Mises to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mein Armbach is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Von Mises pulls down on the head and he's put Mein Armbach to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ludwig Von Mises!
Ludwig Von Mises very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Pat Morita misses #TD#
and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown. Pat Morita fights it but they end up in guard.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mein Armbach passes Pat Morita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pat Morita wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pat Morita defending well though.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Pat Morita's head.
Pat Morita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Pat Morita is defending well. #T1#
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pat Morita's head.
Pat Morita is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Pat Morita is defending well.
Pat Morita 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.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pat Morita's head.
Mein Armbach is taking a breather. Pat Morita 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.
Mein Armbach working over Pat Morita with some ground and pound. Pat Morita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pat Morita is in trouble now - Mein Armbach has advanced to mount!
Mein Armbach unloads with some shots from mount but Pat Morita bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Pat Morita is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pat Morita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Pat Morita is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pat Morita is still in real trouble! Can Mein Armbach finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mein Armbach has hold of Pat Morita's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pat Morita manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pat Morita seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from Mein Armbach's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pat Morita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from Pat Morita to control.
Mein Armbach lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Mein Armbach loads up with a big shot that hurts Pat Morita! He's pulled Mein Armbach in close but Mein Armbach has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Pat Morita survive? More strikes from Mein Armbach and Pat Morita is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Joukani feints and then cracks Mein Armbach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mein Armbach down.
A solid body kick from Joukani.
Joukani connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joukani, as that shot connected.
Joukani throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot
and Joukani counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joukani. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Mein Armbach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Joukani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Joukani.
Joukani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.#T1#
Joukani moves forwards but Mein Armbach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukani tries to sprawl out of it but Mein Armbach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
enabling Joukani to counter with a crisp jab.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joukani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Joukani misses.
Mein Armbach appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Joukani throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukani.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukani throws a leg kick which misses Mein Armbach's front leg but catches the back leg as Mein Armbach tries to avoid it.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Joukani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joukani scores with a nice strike.
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!
Joukani throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Joukani scores with a head kick.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Joukani connects with a high kick. #KD2#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Mein Armbach tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Mein Armbach back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mein Armbach is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mein Armbach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joukani - the referee stops the clock and Mein Armbach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joukani. Mein Armbach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joukani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukani circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mein Armbach drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Joukani follows Mein Armbach 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 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani 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: GDL 27: Cox vs Joukani
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Jardine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Mein Armbach clinches.
Jardine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Jardine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jardine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jardine misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Jardine looking to score a takedown here. Mein Armbach is defending well but Jardine drives through and ends up in Mein Armbach's guard.
Mein Armbach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jardine is trying to control the position but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Jardine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jardine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mein Armbach is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jardine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jardine is trying to keep Mein Armbach in close.
Mein Armbach distracts Jardine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach looking to sit in guard and control but Jardine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jardine defends it easily.#SUB#
Mein Armbach 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! Jardine rolls with it to try and escape but Mein Armbach cranks on the arm and Jardine is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: GDL 21 : Spence vs Stone
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Jab, jab by Vicente - just one landing.
Vicente darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vicente looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vicente moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vicente looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been hearing reports that Mein Armbach has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vicente tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Mein Armbach rushes Vicente and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vicente tries a knee to the head but Mein Armbach blocks it. #TD#
Mein Armbach jumps guard. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mein Armbach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicente defends well.
Mein Armbach has a closed guard, preventing Vicente from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Vicente avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Mein Armbach has his foot on Vicente's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicente works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vicente wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mein Armbach's closed guard. He's half up but Mein Armbach has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mein Armbach pivots and extends the arm, Vicente falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mein Armbach! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bender Mein Armbach!
Our winner, Bender Mein Armbach, 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: GDL 17: Dentler v Byczkiewicz
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
No joy there for Mein Armbach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shipilov lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Shipilov. Beautiful body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that Shipilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shipilov also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Mein Armbach tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Mein Armbach back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipilov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Mein Armbach has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shipilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Shipilov cracks Mein Armbach with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shipilov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mein Armbach to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mein Armbach is rocked!
Mein Armbach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Shipilov lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
Mein Armbach is breathing heavily.
Shipilov lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.#KD2#
Shipilov drops Mein Armbach with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mein Armbach looks back up at him and smiles so Shipilov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Mein Armbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipilov weaves into range and cracks Mein Armbach right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mein Armbach goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Shipilov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Shipilov!
An out of breath Sergey Shipilov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 16
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Weadababyitsaboy.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mein Armbach is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mein Armbach in his tracks.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weadababyitsaboy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weadababyitsaboy misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weadababyitsaboy 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.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Weadababyitsaboy catches Mein Armbach right on the button with a cross.
Weadababyitsaboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mein Armbach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Weadababyitsaboy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mein Armbach's calf.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Weadababyitsaboy.
We've been hearing reports that Mein Armbach has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab to the nose.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy sizes up Mein Armbach with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weadababyitsaboy throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Weadababyitsaboy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy with a nice cross.#T2#
A cross from Weadababyitsaboy lands.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach. #TD#
Mein Armbach drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mein Armbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mein Armbach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weadababyitsaboy, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mein Armbach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mein Armbach controlling the position.
Weadababyitsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mein Armbach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to his feet but Mein Armbach drags him back down.#SUB#
Mein Armbach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mein Armbach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weadababyitsaboy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well. #T4#
Mein Armbach wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Weadababyitsaboy!
Mein Armbach wants to take Weadababyitsaboy's back here but Weadababyitsaboy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mein Armbach controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Weadababyitsaboy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Weadababyitsaboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a combination
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Weadababyitsaboy backing up. Weadababyitsaboy nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Weadababyitsaboy tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weadababyitsaboy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weadababyitsaboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mein Armbach off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weadababyitsaboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a lovely overhand right.
Weadababyitsaboy cracks Mein Armbach with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Mein Armbach.
Sloppy strikes from Mein Armbach. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Mein Armbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weadababyitsaboys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weadababyitsaboy avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mein Armbach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weadababyitsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Weadababyitsaboy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a nice combination. Mein Armbach backs away looking to recover.
Mein Armbach dodges the punch combination from Weadababyitsaboy.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Weadababyitsaboy misses #TD#
so Mein Armbach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mein Armbach is standing up over Weadababyitsaboy. Weadababyitsaboy looks to escape but Mein Armbach dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mein Armbach swings around for an armbar but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mein Armbach's guard.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mein Armbach has his foot on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weadababyitsaboy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
Mein Armbach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mein Armbach pushing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to his feet.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weadababyitsaboy avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mein Armbach perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Weadababyitsaboy's temple. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is refusing to be controlled, as Mein Armbach sits in half guard.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head. #SUB#
Mein Armbach has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Weadababyitsaboy defend it? Mein Armbach steps over the head and cranks it - Weadababyitsaboy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mein Armbach!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bender Mein Armbach!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bender Mein Armbach thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GDL 15: Jones v Prince
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mein Armbach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Mein Armbach sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Mein Armbach slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith working a defensive guard but Mein Armbach manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Mein Armbach transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mein Armbach! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bender Mein Armbach!
A relieved looking Bender Mein Armbach 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: GDL 12: Fist v Von Mises
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch successfully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach digs a right hand underneath Rtyaer's ribcage. Rtyaer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mein Armbach leaning against his opponent.
Rtyaer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Mein Armbach manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mein Armbach trying to keep a closed guard but Rtyaer is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rtyaer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mein Armbach on the ground.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rtyaer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rtyaer has his hands clasped together but Mein Armbach extends and breaks Rtyaer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mein Armbach.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bender Mein Armbach!
An out of breath Bender Mein Armbach thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 9: Alamaa v Muhapuro III
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Vicente lands with a nice body punch.
Vicente takes a swing at Mein Armbach's ribcage but misses.
Vicente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vicente. Vicente obviously looking to wear him down.
Vicente moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Vicente lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vicente walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mein Armbach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mein Armbach swinging wildly here.
Vicente thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Vicente chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vicente fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mein Armbach on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Vicente.
Vicente connects with a leg kick. Mein Armbach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vicente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Vicente is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Vicente throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vicente misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Mein Armbach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vicente scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Vicente.
Vicente connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vicente scores with a jab.
Vicente jabs Mein Armbach right on the nose. Mein Armbach blinks but takes it well.
Vicente moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vicente dips to his left and cracks Mein Armbach with an uppercut!
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!
Mein Armbach darts in trying to clinch
and Vicente counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vicente misses with a hook to the body
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Vicente checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left and a right from Vicente both land. Nice combination.
Vicente tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.
Vicente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Vicente has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vicente lands with a straight right. Mein Armbach didn't see that one coming.
Vicente misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Mein Armbach forces Vicente back against the cage and clinches.
Vicente lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vicente lands with a left to the head.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vicente.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach lands a right hand. #T3#
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vicente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mein Armbach drives through and clinches with Vicente against the cage.
Vicente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vicente lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Vicente pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vicente thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vicente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mein Armbach. That did some damage!
Mein Armbach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mein Armbach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicente. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicente fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vicente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vicente is looking to chop away at Mein Armbach's legs. #T4#
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vicente feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mein Armbach's calf.
Mein Armbach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mein Armbach darts in looking for a takedown but Vicente gets double underhooks and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Milo Vicente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vicente cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Vicente tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vicente.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vicente swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Vicente backing up. Vicente nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Vicente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Vicente is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
Vicente lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Vicente throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Vicente dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vicente scores with the left hand. Mein Armbach knows he should have avoided that one.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicente connects with a solid leg kick.
Mein Armbach moves forwards but Vicente connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vicente tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mein Armbach avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vicente.
Vicente throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Mein Armbach counters by clinching up. #BC#
Vicente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente thumps Mein Armbach with a low kick.
Vicente scores with a nice right hand.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vicente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach dodges the punch combination from Vicente. #T1#
Vicente connects with a body shot.
A combination from Vicente does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Mein Armbach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vicente ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vicente misses with a combination
and Mein Armbach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vicente 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 Mein Armbach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mein Armbach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vicente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mein Armbach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vicente moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Vicente's ribcage but misses.
Vicente looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mein Armbach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vicente.
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!
Mein Armbach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Vicente thumps Mein Armbach with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Vicente.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vicente is looking to chop away at Mein Armbach's legs.
Mein Armbach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vicente with a body shot.
Vicente wants to clinch but Mein Armbach slips to the side
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vicente.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vicente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mein Armbach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mein Armbach throws a counter combo.
Good work by Mein Armbach as he checks the leg kick.
Mein Armbach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Vicente.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Mein Armbach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vicente counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Mein Armbach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vicente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mein Armbach somewhat.#CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Vicente.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Vicente.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Vicente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vicente scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vicente jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
Vicente connects with a single shot there.
Vicente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vicente scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Mein Armbach drives through and clinches with Vicente 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!
A head punch on the inside from Mein Armbach fails to land. #T4##BC#
Vicente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicente with a jab.
Mein Armbach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vicente lands a jab-cross combination.
Milo Vicente is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vicente misses with a wild combination.
Vicente lands a body shot. #CL2#
Vicente gets tackled into the cage by Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach maintains the clinch.
Vicente lands with a right to the head.
Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicente makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach is pushing Vicente up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vicente.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Vicente dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Vicente.
Vicente is looking to score with low kicks.
Vicente looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Mein Armbach takes one to the chin there.
Vicente changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicente lands a leg kick that knocks Mein Armbach off balance momentarily.
Vicente dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Vicente punishes Mein Armbach's body with a nice straight punch.
Vicente cracks the inside of Mein Armbach's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Vicente blocks the leg kick.
Vicente ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Vicente scores with a jab to the body.
Vicente jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
Mein Armbach checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Vicente tries to keep at a distance but Mein Armbach has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Vicente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicente tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Vicente backs off Mein Armbach throws a huge counter combo but Vicente manages to avoid it all.
Vicente connects with a leg kick. Mein Armbach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vicente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vicente lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mein Armbach at a distance.
Mein Armbach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicente.
Vicente wants to clinch up but Mein Armbach keeps it at a distance.
Mein Armbach swinging wildly here.
Vicente connects with an inside leg kick.
Mein Armbach doesn't manage to clinch there - Vicente circles away. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vicente.
Vicente ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vicente 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.
Vicente throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicente lands a head kick. Mein Armbach smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vicente scores with a three punch combo!
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vicente as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
Vicente is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mein Armbach is defending well for now.#BC#
Vicente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vicente scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Mein Armbach fails with the takedown.
Vicente with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vicente misses with a leg kick.
Vicente misses with the combination.
Vicente finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vicente connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vicente lands the left hand.
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head.
Vicente lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mein Armbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vicente paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Vicente lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mein Armbach circles away quickly and effectively.
Vicente lands a jab.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vicente getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vicente.
Good work by Mein Armbach as he checks the leg kick.
Milo Vicente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Vicente.
Vicente scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Vicente avoids it well.
Vicente thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
Vicente scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vicente.
Vicente moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Vicente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vicente, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Vicente!

Event: GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range. #CL#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch successfully.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Mein Armbach avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunn.
Mein Armbach takes an elbow to the temple.
Gunn lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Gunn improves his position.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mein Armbach's efforts to push away.
Mein Armbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
A body shot lands from Gunn. #T1#
Gunn scores with a hook to the body.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Mein Armbach avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Gunn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but Mein Armbach blocks with his arms.
Gunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Mein Armbach's body. Mein Armbach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunn misses with a body kick.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the body kick from Gunn. #T2#
Mein Armbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mein Armbach should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Mein Armbach moves in looking to clinch but Gunn pushes him off.
Gunn fakes the leg kick and cracks Mein Armbach in the body.
Mein Armbach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mein Armbach checks a leg kick. #T3#
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sean Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Mein Armbach backing away here, and Gunn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Come on Gunn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunn has Mein Armbach pushed against the cage.
Come on Mein Armbach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mein Armbach's elbow.
Mein Armbach trying to stall but Gunn improves his position.
Gunn controlling the action here for a moment.
Mein Armbach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn lands a nice uppercut.
Gunn pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Gunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunn looks to land a body kick but Mein Armbach moved away.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mein Armbach falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mein Armbach won't be happy with that.
Mein Armbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gunn off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Mein Armbach is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mein Armbach avoiding Gunn 's attempts to control his hands.
Gunn staying busy and making it hard for Mein Armbach to control.
Gunn is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn turns into Mein Armbach and is now in his guard.
Gunn throwing strikes but missing.
Mein Armbach controlling Gunn's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gunn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mein Armbach is proving hard to escape from.
Gunn postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Gunn trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunn.
Gunn trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Gunn stays in close to Mein Armbach's body and controls the position. #T3#
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mein Armbach controlling Gunn's posture.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn wants to stand and escape but instead Mein Armbach has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gunn is trying to keep Mein Armbach in close.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mein Armbach controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunn is looking to land body kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mein Armbach fails with the takedown.
Mein Armbach gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunn.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunn.
Gunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mein Armbach jumps guard but Gunn stands there with Mein Armbach around his waist. Mein Armbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mein Armbach is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunn lands an elbow just above Mein Armbach 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
Gunn slips under a jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach cracks Gunn with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Gunn darts in and clinches Mein Armbach up against the cage.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Mein Armbach blocks a head kick by Gunn.
Mein Armbach appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn thows a body kick. Mein Armbach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gunn throws a push kick but Mein Armbach slaps the foot to one side.
Gunn scores with a push kick.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn connects with a leg kick. Mein Armbach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn tries to counter with a clinch but Mein Armbach shakes him off and moves away.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch but Gunn slips to the side
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunn throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
Gunn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Gunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gunn, right into the meat.
Gunn throws the left hand but Mein Armbach avoids the punch easily.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Gunn moves away #TD2#
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunn works over Mein Armbach with some ground and pound from guard.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Mein Armbach is keeping the position.
Gunn advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunn 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Gunn!

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