Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Halsti moves into the clinch.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the side of Halsti's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Saitoh lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#BC2#
Halsti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Halsti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saitoh defends it nicely.
Halsti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halsti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saitoh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh is trying to get back to half guard.
Halsti wants to control for a moment but Saitoh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Halsti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saitoh keeps working.
Saitoh gets back to full guard.
Halsti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saitoh keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Halsti preventing the sweep.
Halsti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halsti wants to pass the guard but Saitoh is keeping the position.
Halsti trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halsti's guard. #REVR#
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halsti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Saitoh connects with a couple of short punches.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Halsti working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halsti keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the head.
Saitoh takes a swing at Halsti's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Saitoh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halsti under the eye.#CL#
Saitoh closes the distance and clinches.
Saitoh lands with a right to the head.
Saitoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saitoh is keeping busy.
Saitoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saitoh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halsti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saitoh tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Halsti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halsti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saitoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saitoh tries to clinch up
enabling Halsti to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitoh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halsti.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halsti.
Halsti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saitoh defends it nicely.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Halsti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masa Saitoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halsti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Halsti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saitoh circles away.#T1#
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halsti slips under a jab from Saitoh.#TD#
Saitoh feints and as Halsti raises his hands in defense, Saitoh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saitoh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saitoh distracts Halsti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh throws a big right hand that misses.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh stays in close to Halsti's body and controls the position.
Halsti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Saitoh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halsti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Halsti is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Halsti wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh is taking a breather. Halsti 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.#T3#
Halsti strikes from the bottom but Saitoh uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Saitoh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh staying calm.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halsti manages to get back to half guard.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Halsti defends it.
Halsti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halsti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halsti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Saitoh. No joy for Halsti on that attempt.
Saitoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halsti.
Halsti takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Saitoh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halsti is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halsti is trying to escape the position but Saitoh is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Halsti is working from the bottom. #T1#
Saitoh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saitoh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halsti will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halsti is trying to improve his position.
Halsti trying his best to control but Saitoh has mounted him.
Halsti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saitoh lands with some strikes.#T2#
Halsti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saitoh unloading with bombs!#CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
Halsti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
After winning the bout, Masa Saitoh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Halsti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Halsti.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halsti 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.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
Halsti fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Halsti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halsti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Halsti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Halsti darts in trying to clinch
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.

Gonzalez sneaks out the side door and pushes Halsti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Halsti pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti tries to pull guard but Gonzalez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Halsti throws an elbow that misses.
Halsti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Halsti fails to pull guard. #BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halsti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonzalez can pounce on him.
Halsti fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Halsti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halsti blocks a body shot from Gonzalez. #T3##BC2#
Halsti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halsti scores with a leg kick.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halsti misses with a wild combination.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halsti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Halsti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Halsti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Halsti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Halsti is just out of range.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halsti shoots and misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Halsti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halsti fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Halsti clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti'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##TD2#
Halsti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halsti is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!
Shaun Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonzalez is controlling Halsti's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Halsti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halsti is working away from the top position though.
Gonzalez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Halsti gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halsti looks to clinch
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Halsti saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halsti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Halsti's head back.
Halsti shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a big head kick but Halsti shrugs it off. #T3#
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halsti has his takedown stuffed
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Halsti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaun Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halsti throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Halsti fails with the takedown
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halsti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice right hand that sends Halsti toppling to the canvas! Halsti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gonzalez finish him?!#ROC#Halsti is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shaun Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti is breathing heavily.
Halsti needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti staying out of range there.
Halsti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halsti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halsti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.#TD2#
Halsti shoots in and gets a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Halsti tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti content to stall in guard here.
Halsti trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Halsti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Halsti stands up from Gonzalez's guard - Halsti perhaps looking for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Halsti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Halsti moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Halsti has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Halsti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzalez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Halsti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halsti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Halsti counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy right hand. Halsti should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Halsti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Halsti misses with a left hand
and Halsti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#Royal Halsti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Halsti with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice right hand that sends Halsti toppling to the canvas! Halsti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gonzalez finish him?!
Halsti is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Halsti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Halsti shoots in but no luck this time.
Halsti misses with a takedown #KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice right hand that sends Halsti toppling to the canvas! Halsti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gonzalez finish him?!
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Gonzalez!
Shaun Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 223: Williams v Matikainen
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Halsti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Halsti looking to pass the guard.
Halsti throws a big right hand that misses.
Swanson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halsti has passed into side control.
Halsti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Swanson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti trying to control the position but Swanson is working away. #T1#
Halsti tries to advance to mount but Swanson denies him.
Halsti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Halsti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swanson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swanson regains half guard.
Halsti not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson has his hands clasped together around Halsti'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.
Halsti is controlling the pace.
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson is trying to stand back up but Halsti is controlling him
Halsti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halsti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Halsti trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Halsti is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Halsti tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
Halsti throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Halsti scores with a push kick.
Halsti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halsti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Halsti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson lands a jab to the nose.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Halsti slips a straight right by Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halsti avoids a kick to the body.
Halsti walks into a left hand.
Halsti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Swanson misses with a straight right.
Halsti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halsti dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swanson lands with a light punch inside.
Swanson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Halsti breaks from the clinch.
Halsti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson lands a jab.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halsti.
A bone on bone clash there as Halsti blocks the leg kick.
Halsti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halsti scrambles back to his feet.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halsti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swanson pinned against the cage. Swanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Halsti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Halsti needs to keep his hands up - Swanson had a free shot at his head there.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halstis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halsti drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halsti defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Halsti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson feints and then cracks Halsti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halsti down.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Halsti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Halsti checks it.#T1#
Halsti slips a straight right by Swanson.
Halsti tries to counter with a takedown but Swanson is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Halsti gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Halsti to work.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson working aggressively here.
Swanson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Halsti gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Swanson tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg.
Halsti trying to control from half guard but Swanson is working away.
Halsti wants to free his trapped foot but Swanson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Halsti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Swanson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Halsti!
An out of breath Royal Halsti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Kiryu rushes Halsti and presses him up against the cage.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halsti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halsti wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiryu.
Kiryu slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Kiryu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Halsti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kiryu throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kiryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halsti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halsti backwards.
Kiryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiryu tries a body shot but Halsti blocks it.
Halsti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Kiryu tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halsti is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiryu has double underhooks.
Kiryu pushes Halsti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halsti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiryu can turn it around.
Halsti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Halsti jumps guard but Kiryu stands there with Halsti around his waist. Halsti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kiryu.
Kiryu lands a shoulder strike.
Kiryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halsti takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiryu. #T2#
Halsti blocks an uppercut.
Kiryu lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halsti fails to pull guard.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halsti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kiryu can't find room to land a body shot as Halsti controls the action.
Kiryu scores with a shot to the side of Halsti's head.
Kiryu has a couple of punches blocked by Halsti.
A right handed body shot lands from Halsti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
A short body shot lands from Kiryu as the two fighters clinch.
Kiryu pushes Halsti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiryu gets through Halsti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Halsti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Kiryu.#CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiryu.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
Halsti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Kiryu has closed the distance and engaged Halsti in a clinch.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands a right hand. #T4#
Halsti presses Kiryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halsti goes for a takedown attempt but Kiryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiryu 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!
Kiryu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu leaves Halsti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiryu! But no joy.
Halsti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiryu. Kiryu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiryu tries to clinch up but Halsti circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Kiryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Halsti.
Kiryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halsti darts in trying to clinch
and Kiryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiryu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws a low kick but Kiryu moves out of range easily.
Kiryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
Kiryu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiryu throws a big shot that misses.
Halsti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##TD#
Halsti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiryu!
Halsti staying calm.
Kiryu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiryu is controlling Halsti's trapped leg to prevent Halsti from advancing to side control.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg. #T2#
Kiryu is trying to maintain the position but Halsti is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg.
Halsti is controlling the pace.
Halsti is pressing down on Kiryu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiryu is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Halsti seems to be looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Halsti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Halsti. Those never looked like landing.
Kiryu scores with a body shot.
Halsti shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kiryu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halsti shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Kiryu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti is trying to ground and pound but Kiryu uses the momentary lack of control by Halsti to regain half guard.
Kiryu is positioning himself well to prevent Halsti advancing to mount.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halsti is keen to just control but Kiryu is a slippery customer.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Halsti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti looks for a takedown but Kiryu sprawls well.
No joy there for Halsti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti thows a body kick. Kiryu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halsti throws a wild body kick that Kiryu sees coming a mile off.
Kiryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kiryu is not content to let Halsti control the position.
Halsti staying calm.
Halsti tries to stand but Kiryu is controlling his head. #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 referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halsti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiryu keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
Halsti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiryu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt.
Halsti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiryu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kiryu lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Kiryu. No joy for Halsti on that attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kiryu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halsti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Kiryu circles away easily
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Kiryu.
Kiryu punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Kiryu.
Halsti throws a counter high kick but Kiryu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kiryu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiryu.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.#KD2#
Kiryu cracks Halsti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halsti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kiryu finish him? #CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is getting worse.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab. #KD2#
Kiryu cracks Halsti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halsti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kiryu finish him? #ROC2#Halsti is rocked!
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiryu lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kiryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiryu 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Halsti.#CUT2#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
A little jabbing left from Halsti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halsti scores with a nice strike.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Halsti should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#TD2#
Halsti dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Halsti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halsti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halsti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halsti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halsti wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Halsti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halsti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halsti wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halsti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halsti taking a breather here.
Halsti tries to advance position but instead Johnson slips a leg back in to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halsti works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Halsti goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Halsti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Halsti won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #T3#
Halsti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halsti wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Halsti throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Halsti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halsti is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Halsti tries to pass.
Halsti postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Halsti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halsti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Halsti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halsti controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Halsti slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Halsti avoids a kick to the body.
Halsti lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Halsti checks the leg kick.
Halsti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Halsti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson 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.
Halsti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halsti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Halsti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Halsti ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Nice shot lands for Halsti.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Halsti throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Halsti throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Halsti throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Johnson.
Halsti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kareem Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halsti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Johnson.
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!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Halsti's shoulder, as Halsti tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halsti doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
Halsti throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Kareem Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halsti.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halsti throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Halsti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Johnson backs off Halsti throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.#T4#
A slow jab from Halsti misses its intended target.
Halsti takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Halsti 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Halsti moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Halsti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Johnson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Halsti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Halsti lands.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Halsti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Kareem Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Halsti with a poor takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Halsti's defenses.
Halsti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Halsti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHalsti.
Halsti throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halsti's sensitive parts. #T2#
Halsti blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Halsti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
Halsti staying out of range there.
Halsti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halsti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses the jab.
Halsti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halsti throws out a powerful jab.
Halsti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Halsti throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Halsti takes a step back to recover.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Halsti seems unphased.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#Royal Halsti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Halsti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kareem Johnson!
Kareem Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Simone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
A big left from Simone misses.
Halsti misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Halsti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Simone loads up on a big right hand but Halsti slips the punch.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Simone rushes Halsti and presses him up against the cage.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Halsti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halsti tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halsti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halsti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halsti can't find room to land a body shot as Simone controls the action.
Simone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halsti throws a head punch that misses.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Halsti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Halsti.
Simone fails to pull guard.
Simone scores with a shoulder strike.
Halsti tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone tries a body shot but Halsti blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Halsti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halsti blocking some punches. #BC#
Halsti manages to break the clinch.
Halsti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Halsti's head.
Simone connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Halsti closes the distance and pushes Simone back into the cage.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halsti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Halsti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
Halsti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simone tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Halsti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Simone pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halsti preventing the sweep.
Simone is trying to control the position but Halsti postures up.
Halsti trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Simone looking for subs off his back but Halsti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simone wants to control but Halsti is keeping busy.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone is refusing to be controlled, as Halsti sits in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Halsti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Halsti won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Halsti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Simone 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#
Halsti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halsti on the side of the head.
Simone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halsti tried to score with a low kick but Simone checks it.
Halsti tries to clinch there but Simone circles away.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simone throws a right hand that misses
enabling Halsti to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Simone both land. Nice combination.
Simone punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Halsti throws a big counter combination but Simone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Halsti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Simone misses.#T1#
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
A head kick misses from Halsti.
Simone catches Halsti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Halsti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone wants to clinch up but Halsti keeps it at a distance.
Halsti keeps the fight on the outside.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone throws a shot from downtown. Halsti moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Halsti misses the target.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Simone. #T2#
Halsti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simone ducks right into an uppercut from Halsti. #CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti cracks Simone with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Halsti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone prevents a body shot from Halsti.
Halsti scores with a shot to the side of Simone's head.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow. #TD2#
Simone pulls Halsti into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halsti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halsti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halsti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Halsti defends easily.
Halsti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halsti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Halsti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone looking to control.
Halsti forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Simone is pressing down on Halsti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Simone seems to be looking for submissions.
Halsti wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simone seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simone scores with a body shot.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halsti misses with a straight right.
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
Simone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halsti momentarily.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Simone throws a right and a left that Halsti avoids nicely.
Halsti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halsti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Halsti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Simone connects with a body shot.
Simone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Simone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simone tries to clinch but Halsti moves out of range.
Halsti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halsti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Halsti.
Halsti avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Halsti in a clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Halsti has him pressed against the cage.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Royal Halsti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halsti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halsti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Halsti scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Halsti breaks the clinch.
Halsti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Halsti off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Simone throws out a powerful jab.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Simone rushes Halsti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone working aggressively here.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halsti tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halsti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halsti throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Halsti is leaning against Simone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halsti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halsti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Halsti.
Halsti lands a shot to the body.
Halsti scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Simone misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone tries to pull guard but Halsti won't allow it.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Halsti tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Halsti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halsti tries a body shot but Simone blocks it.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halsti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone blocks a body shot from Halsti.
Simone prevents a body shot from Halsti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
Simone takes a shot to the head.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halsti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halsti walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone doesn't manage to clinch there - Halsti circles away. #T4#
Simone looks to throw the jab but Halsti is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Halsti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simone doesn't seem phased though.
Simone lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone scores with a three punch combo!
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Simone throws a right hand that Halsti ducks under and follows up with a left that Halsti also avoids with ease.
Halsti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Halsti throwing a counter right hand but Simone manages to avoid it.
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Simone.
I've got Simone 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Steve looks to land a left hand but Halsti moved out of range nicely.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Halsti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halsti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve 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.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halsti moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been hearing reports that Halsti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Halsti is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halsti stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.
Halsti moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halsti throws a leg kick
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Halsti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halsti lands in his opponent's guard.
Halsti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Halsti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halsti trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Halsti slips nicely into half guard.
Halsti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steve does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halsti prevents Steve from improving his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Halsti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Halsti eventually gives up the hold.
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halsti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Halsti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steve is refusing to be controlled, as Halsti sits in half guard. #T3#
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halsti is looking for a kimura but Steve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halsti to get the leverage.
Halsti is looking to advance position but Steve won't allow it.
Halsti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halsti is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Halsti 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.#SUB#
Halsti seems to be looking for submissions.
Halsti trying to mount his opponent but Steve defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halsti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halsti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Halsti scores with a decent looking hook.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Steve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve slips a straight right by Halsti.
Steve leaves Halsti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steve leaves Halsti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halsti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halsti shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halsti scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Halsti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Halsti has his takedown stuffed
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Halsti moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Halsti misses the target.
A punch combination from Halsti misses.
Halsti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halsti throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A good leg kick by Halsti.
Halsti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halsti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halsti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Halsti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halsti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halsti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is getting worse.
Jab by Steve.
Halsti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halsti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Steve! Halsti is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoner Steve!
After winning the bout, Stoner Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
Halsti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halsti is looking to land body kicks.
Jarvinen dips to his left and cracks Halsti with an uppercut!
Jarvinen tries to clinch up.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Halsti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarvinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halsti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halsti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halsti 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.
Halsti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Halsti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Jarvinen moves into the clinch.
Halsti lands a right hand.
Jarvinen has a couple of punches blocked by Halsti.
Jarvinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jarvinen tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarvinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halsti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jarvinen prevents it.
Halsti prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Halsti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarvinens head.
Jarvinen lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Halsti.
Jarvinen can't find room to land a body shot as Halsti controls the action.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halsti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarvinen backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jarvinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Halsti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halsti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Halsti pulls guard successfully.
Jarvinen won't allow Halsti to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Halsti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jarvinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halsti pushes a forearm under Jarvinen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jarvinen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royal Halsti!
A victorious Royal Halsti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Halsti misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Kersikov I I throws a fast counter high kick but Halsti manages to duck under it in time.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Kersikov I I sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov I I throws a big counter head kick but Halsti avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov I I slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov I I walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses the jab.
Kersikov I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Halsti clobbers Kersikov I I with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halsti lands with a hook. Kersikov I I tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov I I swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Halsti as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov I I gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halsti.#T2##TD#
Halsti gets the takedown into side control.
Halsti advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov I I keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Halsti has control of Kersikov I I's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kersikov I I regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kersikov I I is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Halsti controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov I I is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov I I is trying desperately to improve position.
Halsti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kersikov I I is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kersikov I I bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kersikov I I pushing down on Halsti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Kersikov I I wants to pass to mount but Halsti is defending the position.
Halsti wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov I I seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kersikov I I tries to stand and escape but Halsti is controlling the position. #SUB#
Halsti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halsti is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov I I stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Halsti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I tries to avoid it but Halsti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov I I to the ground. Kersikov I I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Kersikov I I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halsti with a body shot.
Halsti's corner calls for a 1-2. Halsti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Kersikov I I moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti connects with a right hand. Kersikov I I shakes it off.#T1#
Halsti scores with a shot to the body.
Halsti throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov I I moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov I I is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Kersikov I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halsti goes for a double leg but Kersikov I I avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov I I continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov I I! But no joy.
Halsti fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Halsti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halsti misses with a straight left.
Kersikov I I throws out a counter right but Halsti avoids it with no problem.
Halsti throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov I I's shoulder, as Kersikov I I tries to avoid the shot.
As Halsti backs off Kersikov I I throws a huge counter combo but Halsti manages to avoid it all.#T2##TD#
Halsti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Halsti trying to control but Kersikov I I is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halsti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halsti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halsti preventing the sweep.
Kersikov I I looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halsti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov I I can do to turn this around?#T3#
Halsti postures up.
Kersikov I I is trying to hold Halsti in close to prevent damage but Halsti has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov I I is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Halsti seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov I I defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halsti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Halsti is working for a submission of some sort.
Halsti thows a huge punch but Kersikov I I dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov I I is controlling Halsti's trapped leg to prevent Halsti from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halsti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Halsti misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Halsti misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov I I shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti catches Kersikov I I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halsti misses with a hook
and Kersikov I I counters with a three punch combo that has Halsti backing up. Halsti nods at Kersikov I I to acknowledge the strikes.
Halsti connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Kersikov I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
It seemed like Kersikov I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halsti lands with a straight right. Kersikov I I didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov I I leaves Halsti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov I I throws out a counter right but Halsti avoids it with no problem.
Halsti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Royal Halsti is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Halsti scores with a jab. Kersikov I I acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halsti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti throws a right and a left that Kersikov I I avoids nicely.
A combination from Halsti does no damage. #T3#
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov I I looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kersikov I I takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halsti.#CUT#That has opened up Vitali Kersikov I I's cut even more.
Halsti misses with a body shot.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov I I as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Halsti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Halsti misses with a right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Halsti. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Halsti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halsti 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 173: Halsti v Mahogany
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Halsti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahogany listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halsti scores with a nice body kick.
Mahogany scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahogany misses with a right hand
enabling Halsti to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahogany is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halsti.
Halsti misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany throws out a powerful jab.
Mahogany throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
Mahogany scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahogany, as that shot connected.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti moves forwards but Mahogany connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahogany lands a body shot.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halsti.
It looked like Halsti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Halsti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a shot from downtown. Halsti moves away and avoids it.
Halsti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahogany lands a right hook to the body.
Mahogany fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Rich Mahogany is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti walks into a jab.
Halsti 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.#T2#
Halsti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Mahogany.
Halsti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany throws a jab when Halsti was well out of range.
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Halsti avoids a kick to the body.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany misses with a looping right.
Mahogany changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halsti moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
and Halsti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany throws a body kick that misses.
Halsti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halsti misses with a straight left.
Mahogany 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.
Mahogany scores with a nice body kick.
Mahogany fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halsti drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halsti lands with a cross. #T4#
Mahogany lands a nice shot to the body.
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
Halsti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahogany is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halsti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany connects with a looping right hand.
Halsti tries to move into range but Mahogany moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Halsti misses the target.
Mahogany keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahogany 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.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mahogany jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahogany cracks Halsti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahogany works the jab nicely.
Mahogany misses the body punch
and Halsti counters with an inside leg kick.
Halsti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mahogany checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahogany wants to counter with a clinch but Halsti pushes him away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Halsti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mahogany throws a jab when Halsti was well out of range.
Mahogany misses with a kick to the body
and Halsti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses the jab.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halsti jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Mahogany slips under a jab from Halsti.
A lazy left from Mahogany finds it's target.
Halsti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halsti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Halsti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halsti.
Mahogany slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halsti.
Mahogany misses with a right hand
and Halsti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.#T2#
Halsti shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahogany sprawls well. He's pushed Halsti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halsti scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halsti throws a big shot that misses.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halsti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halsti.
Halsti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Halsti throwing a counter right hand but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Mahogany lands with a nice body punch.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
Mahogany looks to land a left hand but Halsti moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Halsti lands but Mahogany takes it in his stride. #T3#
Mahogany moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halsti.
Halsti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Mahogany.
Halsti blocks the body kick.
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Mahogany sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahogany scores with a nice body kick.
Mahogany works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Halsti ducks right into an uppercut from Mahogany. #T4#
Jab by Mahogany.#TD#
Halsti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Halsti is working for a submission of some sort.
Mahogany wants to control but Halsti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halsti is looking to take a break and control but Mahogany is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rich Mahogany will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halsti counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Halsti is just out of range.
Mahogany lands with an overhand left.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
As Mahogany looks to move away, Halsti throws a big counter combo but Mahogany just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halsti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Nice shot by Halsti.
Mahogany changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halsti in his tracks. #T1#
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch but Halsti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halsti.
A little feinted left hand from Halsti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halsti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahogany looks to throw a body kick
and Halsti counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.
Halsti avoids a kick to the body.
Mahogany fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halsti misses with a body shot. #T2#
Mahogany stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halsti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halsti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halsti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti cracks Mahogany with an open hand slap.
Mahogany lands a jab to the head.
Mahogany scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Halsti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahogany.#T3#
Mahogany swings widly with a right hand
and Halsti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halsti throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Mahogany counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halsti can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halsti.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
Halsti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halsti misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahogany lands with a left to the head.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mahogany.
Halsti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Halsti gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Halsti blocks it. #T4##TD#
Halsti successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Halsti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahogany passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany working away.
Mahogany postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Mahogany thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halsti trying to remain calm as Mahogany controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahogany 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Halsti is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to counter with his kicks.
Halsti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halsti!
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
Halsti throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr.'s shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr. tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halsti with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti lands a head shot.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thibodeaux Jr. counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#T1#
Halsti staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti shoots and misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halsti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halsti is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Halsti throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a poor cross that misses
and Halsti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halsti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Thibodeaux Jr. feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Halsti sprawling to the canvas! Halsti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thibodeaux Jr. finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halsti with a nice cross.
Halsti misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halsti! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Halsti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is getting worse.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a counter right but Halsti avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Halsti misses the body punch #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halsti! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Halsti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halsti! Thibodeaux Jr. lets Halsti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Halsti is rocked!#CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Halsti there.
Halsti throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. rattles Halsti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Halsti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Thibodeaux Jr. dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Halsti stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. 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: WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed doesn't manage to clinch there - Halsti circles away.
Creed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halsti doesn't seem bothered though.
Halsti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A left lands for Halsti.
Halsti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Creed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Halsti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Creed regains guard immediately. #T1#
Creed keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halsti trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Halsti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halsti looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halsti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Creed manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Creed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Creed.
Halsti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halsti scores with a sloppy right hand. Creed should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Halsti misses the target.
Halsti jabs Creed right on the nose. Creed blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creed.
Halsti feints a counter leg kick.#KD2#
Halsti sends Creed crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Halsti is motioning to the referee to let Creed up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Halsti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Creed is out of range and Halsti settles back down. #KD2#
Halsti lands a big right hand that sends Creed crashing to the mat! Halsti stays standing though and waves Creed back to his feet!#ROC2#Creed is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creed tries to clinch up
and Halsti counters with a huge right that knocks Creed out cold! Halsti is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Royal Halsti!
Royal Halsti is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Royal Halsti 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 152: Creed v Simone
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Halsti 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.
Account scores with a body shot.
Account throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
Account scores with a kick to the body.
Account misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Halsti is predictable there
and Account counters with a one-two to the body.
Halsti scores with a decent looking hook.
Halsti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Account throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Account misses with a straight left.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Account tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti moves out of range as Account strikes.
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Account is just out of range.
Halsti throws a jab but it's blocked by Account.
Account misses with a looping right.
Halsti moves out of range as Account throws a body kick.
Halsti misses with a series of wild punches.
Halsti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Account doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Halsti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halsti stuns Account with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Halsti - just one landing.
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Account.
Account misses with a body kick.
Account scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Account throws out a loose jab but Halsti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti throws a combination that misses
and Account counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Account throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Halsti finds it's target.
Halsti missing with a left hand there. Account was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halsti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Account.
Account lands a nice looking kick to the body. Halsti takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Account misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Halsti.
Account moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Halsti throws a low kick but Account avoids it.
Account is looking to chop away at Halsti's legs.
Account with a nice calf kick.
Account comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halsti lands with an uppercut that bounces Account off the cage and back into range.
Halsti misses with a leg kick
and Account counters with a stiff right hand.
Halsti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halsti scores with a nice strike.
Halsti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Halsti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Account.
Account misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halsti blocks a jab.
Account connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Account.#T3#
Halsti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Account drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halsti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Account's hands.
Account throws a solid leg kick but Halsti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Account.
Account slips a straight right by Halsti.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halsti checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Halsti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Account throws Halsti to one side and escapes!
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!
Account fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halsti.
Halsti throws a hook but Account avoids it easily.
Account throws a body shot but no joy.
Halsti cracks Account with a good jab.#CL2#
Halsti clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Account's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Account working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Halsti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halsti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Account walks away with a smile on his face. Halsti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Halsti avoids a kick to the body.
Halsti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Account swats away the attempt to clinch by Halsti.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Account.
Camaras Account is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Account wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Account lands with a nice body punch.
Halsti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Halsti looks winded!
That kick from Account tenderised Halsti's leg. Halsti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Account misses the shot to the body.
Account is looking to chop away at Halsti's legs.
Account swings widly with a right hand
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Account connects with a crisp jab.
Account misses the jab.
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
Halsti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Account had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Account throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camaras Account dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti'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#
Account throws a chopping leg kick but Halsti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halsti blocks a jab.
Halsti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Account scores with a nice body kick.
Halsti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halsti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Account defends well and Halsti ends up having to push Account into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Halsti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Halsti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Account is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Halsti.#T1##SUB2#
Halsti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Account has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halsti but great work by Account.
Halsti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halsti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Account off and has taken his back!
Account rolls, trying to escape but Halsti keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Halsti looking to break Account's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Account remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Halsti will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Account preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halsti. #SUB2#
Halsti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Halsti tightening his grip on Account, looking for the choke. #T2#
Account is trying to break free.
Halsti missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Halsti looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Account is controlling Halsti 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Account is one step ahead there. #T3#
Account 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.
Account has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halsti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Account wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halsti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halsti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Account manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Account utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Account is pulling down on Halsti's head. It's preventing any offense from Halsti, at least for the moment.
Account'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halsti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Account's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti scores with a head kick. Account tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Account cracks Halsti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halsti staying out of range there.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Account.
Halsti goes for a double leg but Account avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Account continues to drive forward.
Halsti misses with a hook. Account ducked under it nicely.
Account cracks Halsti with an open hand slap.
Account tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halsti was well out of range. Poor timing from Account.
Halsti lands a really nice looking cross but Account seems unphased.
Account throws a combination that misses
and Halsti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halsti lands a two punch combo.
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!
Account scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Halsti darts in and clinches Account up against the cage.
Account blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halsti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Account avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Account is trying to maintain a safe position but Halsti gets an underhook and turns Account into the cage.#BC2#
Halsti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Account sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Account wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Account throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Account thumps Halsti with a low kick.#CL2#
Halsti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halsti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halsti misses with a punch on the inside.
Account blocking some punches.
Halsti working aggressively here.
Halsti blocks a body shot from Account.
Halsti working aggressively here.
Account has Halsti pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Halsti. #BC#
Account escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Halsti.#CL2#
Halsti clinches up with Account and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Halsti misses with some punches.
Halsti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halsti scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halsti tries to work over Account's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Halsti pulls guard.
Account not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halsti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Account avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Halsti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Account is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Account is stalling in the full guard.
Account trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halsti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Account's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Halsti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Account is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halsti, into his guard. #REVR#
Account is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Halsti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Account has passed into half guard! #T4#
Halsti wants to get back to full guard.
Halsti is looking to control Account's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halsti avoid being mounted?
Halsti moves into full guard.
Halsti is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halsti has his foot on Account's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Account works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Halsti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halsti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
Halsti throws a good cross that connects.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halsti.
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halsti.
We've been informed that Peterson 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.
Peterson misses with a hook. Halsti ducked under it nicely.
Halsti swinging wildly here.
Peterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halsti blocks a jab.
Halsti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Halsti with a hook.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Halsti is out of range.
Halsti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halsti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Halsti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halsti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halsti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Halsti.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Halsti.
Halsti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Halsti missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Halsti lands a nice shot that snaps Peterson's head back.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halsti.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Halsti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Halsti tries to work over Peterson's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Halsti's body.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Halsti seems unphased.
Peterson walks into a jab.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Halsti lands a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Peterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson lands a couple of elbows.
Halsti is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halsti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halsti looking for a sweep. Not yet Halsti, not yet.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Halsti is retaining full guard.
Peterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Halsti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Halsti!#REVR#
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Halsti is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson is pulling down on Halsti's head to control his posture. #T3#
Peterson 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#
Halsti is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
Halsti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halsti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson postures up in Halsti's guard and throws a big left but Halsti blocks it.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Halsti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Halsti!#REVR#
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halsti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dylan Peterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Halsti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Peterson.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Halsti scores with the left hand. Peterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Halsti throws out a leg kick but Peterson moves out of range and Halsti only half commits.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Halsti misses the target.
Halsti lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson's hand.
Halsti misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halsti won't be happy with that.
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!
Peterson working the ground and pound but Halsti is defending the strikes.
Peterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Halsti regains half guard there - taking advantage of Peterson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Peterson is looking to advance position but Halsti won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Peterson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halsti to regain full guard.
Halsti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peterson throws a strike but Halsti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Peterson wants to sweep here but Halsti controlling him for the moment.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Halsti stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.#T2#
Halsti trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halsti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peterson 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.
Halsti tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson trying to control the position here. #T3#
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halsti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Halsti sprawls well.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
Peterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halsti momentarily.
Halsti misses with a straight right.
Halsti throws a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halsti on the side of the head.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Halsti does no damage.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Peterson moved out of range nicely.
Halsti staying out of range there.#T4#
Halsti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royal Halsti is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Halsti.
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Halsti sprawls well.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Halsti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Peterson.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halsti under the eye.
Royal Halsti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Halsti throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halsti. Halsti obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Royal Halsti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Halsti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson slips a jab from Halsti.
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halsti misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Halsti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
and Halsti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson throws the left hand but Halsti avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Halsti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.
Halsti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halsti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Halsti connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halsti. Halsti obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson 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.#T1#
Halsti throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halsti has time to react.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Halsti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Halsti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halsti wants to land a leg kick but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peterson 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.
Peterson throws a jab when Halsti was well out of range.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halsti.
Peterson checks a leg kick. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Halsti connects with the punch.
Halsti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halsti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halsti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halsti.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halsti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peterson with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halsti. Halsti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halsti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halsti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halsti tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.
A jab from Halsti does it's job there.
Peterson 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.
Peterson lunges at Halsti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halsti's hand.
Halsti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Halsti.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Halsti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Halsti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
And Peterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Halsti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halsti as he avoids it easily.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Peterson.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Halsti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halsti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.#T4##TD2#
Peterson 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.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halsti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dylan Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halsti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halsti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Halsti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halsti 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royal Halsti!
A relieved looking Royal Halsti 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 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Philippe misses the jab.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Philippe misses its intended target.
Philippe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Halsti. #CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Halsti lands with a hook. Philippe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halsti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halsti scores with the left hand. Philippe knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti cracks Philippe with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Philippe falls to his knees and Halsti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Halsti!
A very excited looking Royal Halsti 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 125: Machado v Ihantala 3
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Wojcik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Halsti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wojcik to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Halsti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halsti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
Halsti lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
We've been informed that Wojcik 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.
Halsti works the jab nicely.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Halsti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wojcik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Wojcik circles away easily
and Wojcik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Wojcik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wojcik tries to close the distance and clinch but Halsti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halsti cracks Wojcik with a good jab.
Wojcik blocks a jab.
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik tries to clinch up but Halsti circles away and keeps his distance.
Halsti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
As Wojcik backs away, Halsti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wojcik throws a sloppy body shot
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Wojcik staying out of range there.
Wojcik throws a hook but Halsti avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Wojcik.
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
Wojcik misses with a hook. Halsti ducked under it nicely.
Wojcik just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHalsti.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Wojcik.
It looked like Halsti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Wojcik misses with a hook
and Halsti counters with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Wojcik.
Halsti is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Halsti scores with a counter punch that sends Wojcik to the canvas! Halsti smells blood - he's punishing Wojcik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wojcik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Halsti!
A victorious Royal Halsti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 116: Bradley v Burger
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Custer misses its intended target.
Halsti throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.
Halsti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Custer on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Custer.
Custer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halsti fails to land with a series of punches.
Halsti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Halsti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Custer on his heels. He'll look to pass Custer's guard now, I'm sure.
Halsti stopping the sweep attempt from Custer.
Halsti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Halsti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Custer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halsti trying to move into half guard but instead Custer has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Custer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Halsti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I've been told that Custer has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Custer wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Halsti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Custer controls the pace.
Custer trying to control but Halsti is working from the bottom.
Halsti working a defensive guard here.
Custer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halsti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halsti trying to keep a closed guard but Custer is proving a slippery customer.
Halsti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Custer's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Halsti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
Halsti passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Custer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Custer controls Halsti momentarily but Halsti frees himself.
Halsti tries to free his leg and advance position but Custer is retaining full guard. #T3#
Custer keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Halsti won't allow Custer to sweep him here.
Custer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Custer keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halsti swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Halsti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Custer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Custer trying to control the position but instead, Halsti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Custer into the cage.
Halsti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Halsti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Custer is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Custer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halsti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Custer pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halsti 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.
Custer walks into a straight right hand from Halsti.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti wants to slow Custer down by chopping away at his legs.
Custer slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halsti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer slips under a jab from Halsti.
Halsti throws the left hand but Custer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Halsti lands a high kick!
Halsti jabs at Custer's body.
Custer throws a head kick but Halsti moves out of range.
Custer avoids the body shot from Halsti.
Custer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Halsti throws a shot from downtown. Custer moves away and avoids it.
Custer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Halsti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halsti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Halsti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custer can do to turn this around?
Halsti tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halsti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
Custer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
A big left from Halsti misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halsti.
Custer lands with a cross.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A low kick lands for Custer.
Halsti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Custer counters with a left to the body.
Custer misses with a looping left.
Custer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Custer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Custer delivers a nice body kick.
Halsti misses with a straight left.
Halsti swings widly with a right hand
and Custer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer slips under a jab.
Custer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Custer lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Custer manages to avoid it.
Custer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Halsti blocks the leg kick.
Custer 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Custer.#T2#
Custer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Custer delivers a nice body kick.
Halsti throws a hook to the side of Custer's head but Custer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Custer slaps away a takedown attempt from Halsti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Custer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Halsti misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Halsti.
Jab from Halsti.
Halsti throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Halsti. Those never looked like landing.
Halsti shoots in looking for a takedown. Custer tries to sprawl out of it but Halsti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Custer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Royal Halsti is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Custer misses with a looping right.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Custer throws a head kick that half lands.
Custer throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halsti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halsti throws a right hand that Custer ducks under and follows up with a left that Custer also avoids with ease.
Halsti misses with a hook #CL2#
and Custer counters by clinching up.
Halsti lands an uppercut.
Custer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halsti swings wildly with an uppercut but Custer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti blocking some punches.
Halsti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Custer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halsti.
Halsti being controlled against the cage.
Halsti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Custer misses with the head strike.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Halsti avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Custer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halsti.
Halsti throws a head punch that misses.
Custer lands a right hand.
Custer slows down the pace here.
A short left from Custer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.#CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti lands a nice hook to Custer's body. Custer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
Halsti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Custer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halsti throws a hook but Custer avoids it easily.
Halsti misses with a wild body shot.
Halsti has a takedown stuffed.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick.
Custer misses with a body punch
and Halsti counters with a left to the body.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer scores with a body shot.
Custer checks a low kick from Halsti.
Custer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
Halsti tries a low kick but Custer avoids it.
Custer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Halsti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Custer is out of range and Halsti settles back down.
A cross from Custer lands.#CL2#
Custer pushes Halsti up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Custer blocks a body shot from Halsti.
Custer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halsti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Custer.
Halsti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halsti goes for a takedown attempt but Custer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halsti tries to move into range but Custer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Custer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Custer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halsti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Custer counters with an inside leg kick.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Custer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halsti scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Custer throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
Custer slips under a jab.#T2#
Halsti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Halsti blocks the low kick.
Custer thumps Halsti with a low kick.
Custer slips a straight right by Halsti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halsti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Custer.
Custer looks to land a right hand but Halsti moved out of range.
A lazy left from Custer finds it's target.
Custer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
Halsti scores with a nice right hand.
Halsti scores with a hook to the body. Custer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halsti checks a leg kick.
Halsti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.
Halsti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Halsti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Custer counters with an inside leg kick.
Halsti throws a right hand that misses
and Custer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Custer jabs Halsti right on the nose. Halsti blinks but takes it well.
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer throws a solid leg kick but Halsti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Custer.
Custer looks to land a left hand but Halsti moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Halsti misses its intended target.
Halsti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Custer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Custer walks into a jab.
Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Custer avoids them all with ease.
Custer with a nice cross.
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Custer throws a lazy right hand but Halsti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Custer lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Halsti misses.
Halsti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Custer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Custer motions for Halsti to come forward. Custer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Custer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Custer digs a good hook to Halsti's body.
Custer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halsti. Halsti obviously looking to wear him down.
Halsti shoots for a takedown but Custer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Custer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Custer.
Halsti throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
Custer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Halsti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halsti tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halsti misses with a low kick.
Custer wants to counter with a clinch but Halsti pushes him away.
Custer tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Custer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Custer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Custer!
Our winner, Jesse Custer, 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 108: Mahogany v Wojcik
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halsti was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Halsti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halsti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garrett checks it well.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halsti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Garrett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halsti.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett misses with a hook. Halsti ducked under it nicely.
Halsti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Garrett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garrett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Halsti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti thuds his right hand into Garrett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halsti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrett doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Halsti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
Halsti lands a head shot.
Halsti throws a head kick but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Garrett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garrett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrett moves away from the strike by Halsti.
Garrett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halsti misses the body punch
and Garrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halsti jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Halsti slips a jab from Garrett.
Garrett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett blocks a low kick nicely.
Garrett staying out of range there.
Halsti scores with a nice head shot.
Garrett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Royal Halsti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halsti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halsti.
Halsti tried to counter with a leg kick but Garrett avoided it.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halsti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halsti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
A big right from Halsti misses.
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Halsti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halsti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garrett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halsti misses with a looping right.
Halsti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garrett checks a leg kick. #T3#
Halsti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garrett scores with a nice head shot.
Halsti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halsti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halsti misses with a low kick.
Halsti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halsti.
Some wild striking there from Garrett.
Halsti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garrett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Halsti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halsti misses with a straight left.
Halsti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garrett.
Garrett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrett.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Garrett blocks the low kick.
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrett.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Halsti is just out of range.
Halsti throws a leg kick
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett lands with an overhand left.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
Garrett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garrett punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.
Halsti's corner calls for a 1-2. Halsti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garrett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garrett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halsti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halsti lands a glancing blow to the side of Garrett's head.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Halsti misses the jab.
Halsti with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Garrett moved out of range nicely.
Halsti swinging wildly here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Garrett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Halsti has got the better of the exchanges.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Halsti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrett throws a jab when Halsti was well out of range.
Halsti throws a low kick but Garrett avoids it.
Halsti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halsti connects with a solid leg kick.
Halsti works the jab nicely.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrett! But no joy.
Halsti throws a body shot but no joy.
Halsti swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Garrett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garrett is one step ahead there. #T1#
Garrett postures up in Halsti's guard and throws a big left but Halsti blocks it.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garrett stands up over Halsti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halsti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Halsti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Garrett 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 fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garrett lands a couple of digs.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Halsti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Halsti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrett.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halsti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrett.
Halsti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garrett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garrett is in close to Halsti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garrett throws a strike but Halsti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Garrett is controlling Halsti's posture.#T3#
Halsti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halsti wants to pass the guard but Garrett is keeping the position.
Garrett 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##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Garrett seems to be looking for submissions.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halsti to regain full guard.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halsti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halsti looking to control.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Halsti has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garrett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Halsti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garrett, into his guard. #REVR#
Halsti controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Garrett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Garrett blocks the low kick.
Halsti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Halsti's shoulder, as Halsti tries to avoid the shot.
Halsti lands a really nice looking cross but Garrett seems unphased.
Garrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halsti.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Halsti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Royal Halsti is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halsti moves away.
Halsti throws a nice looking combination but Garrett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrett misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti throws a hook but Garrett blocks it.
The fighters circling - Garrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halsti throws a sloppy head kick and Garrett moves out of range easily.
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Halsti saw that one coming.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Halsti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Halsti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halsti throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halsti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halsti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garrett.
Halsti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Halsti slips the punch.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Halsti is just out of range.
Garrett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halsti scores with a decent looking hook.
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Halsti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Halsti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garrett on the side of the head.
Halsti misses with a hook
and Garrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Garrett blocks a jab.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Halsti misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Halsti catches Garrett right on the button with a cross.
Garrett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheers as Halsti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garrett doesn't seem phased though.
Halsti throws a leg kick but Garrett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garrett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halsti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Halsti throws a chopping leg kick but Garrett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halsti throws a low kick but Garrett moves out of range easily.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Halsti shows good takedown defense.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Garrett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halsti throws an overhand right that lands on Garrett's shoulder, as Garrett tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Halsti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halsti wants to land a leg kick but Garrett is out of range.
Halsti throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett slips a jab from Halsti.
Halsti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halsti misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Garrett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garrett lands in his opponent's guard.
Garrett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garrett advances position into side control!
Garrett lands an elbow.
Garrett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Garrett cracks Halsti with a big elbow.
Garrett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bo Garrett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halsti tries to improve position but can't.
Halsti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halsti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Garrett scoring with punches from side control.
Garrett wants to control but Halsti is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett 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.
Halsti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Halsti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Halsti is positioning himself to get back 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 Royal Halsti.
I think Halsti 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 Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Royal Halsti!
Our winner, Royal Halsti, 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 99: Simone v Halsti
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Simone moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Simone lands a body shot.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Simone avoids them all with ease.
Simone ducks right into an uppercut from Halsti. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Halsti walks into a jab.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halsti wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
A jab from Simone misses.
Halsti scores with a body shot.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone checks a low kick from Halsti.#CL#
Simone instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone pushes Halsti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Halsti struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Halsti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simone lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Halsti wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halsti defends well.
Simone 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#
Simone is looking to advance position but Halsti won't allow it.
Simone wants to take a breather but Halsti is having none of it.
Halsti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Halsti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone passes Halsti's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Simone is looking for a kimura here.
Halsti is looking to get back to full guard here but Simone has managed to pass to side control instead.
Halsti struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Simone tries for a kimura but Halsti is defending well.
Halsti is not content to let Simone control the position.
Halsti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control. Halsti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halsti wants to get back to full guard.
Halsti trying to control from the bottom.
Halsti is pressing down on Simone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Halsti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halsti keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Halsti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Halsti controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Halsti lands a jab to the head.
Simone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Halsti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halsti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simone.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halsti scores with a body shot.
Halsti throws a leg kick
and Simone counters with a stiff right hand.
Simone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Simone rushes Halsti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halsti smiles and moves away.
Halsti throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Simone counters by moving into the clinch.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halsti smiles and moves away. #T1#
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halsti manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Halsti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halsti throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Halsti misses the jab.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halsti lands a jab.
Simone lands a nice hook to Halsti's body. Halsti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Halsti misses with a double jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone lands the left hand.#CL#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2##TD#
Simone drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halsti passes into half guard.
Simone is pressing down on Halsti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Halsti from controlling successfully.
Joey Simone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halsti's guard. #REVR#
Simone pushes down on Halsti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Simone wants to pass the guard but Halsti is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Halsti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone passes to full mount!
Simone tries to take his opponent's back but Halsti turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Halsti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Halsti stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.#SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halsti is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halsti has passed into side control.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halsti off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Halsti fending off the submission attempt from Simone. #SUB#
Simone working for a choke but Halsti is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Simone misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Halsti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti throws a series of punches but Simone moves out of range.
Simone's corner calls for a 1-2. Simone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Simone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halsti! But no joy.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halsti.
Simone scores with the left hand. Halsti knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Simone.
Halsti is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Halsti misses the target.
Simone slips a jab from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping right.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halsti 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 Simone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halsti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halsti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Halsti on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Halsti avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Simone jumps guard but Halsti stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halsti throws a head punch that misses.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halsti walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone moves away from the strike by Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping right.#T2#
Halsti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simone.
Halsti throws an off balance right hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halsti thumps Simone with a low kick.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halsti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
Simone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halsti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halsti!
Halsti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone jabs Halsti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Simone moves forwards but Halsti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halsti throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Halsti manages to avoid it.#T3#
Halsti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Halsti's head.
Halsti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simone throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Halsti swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Halsti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halsti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halsti takes one to the side of the head.
Halsti looks to land a right hand but Simone moved out of range.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halsti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simone to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halsti throws the left hand but Simone avoids the punch easily.
Halsti throws a leg kick
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Halsti misses its intended target.
Simone lands a jab to the head.
Simone lands an overhand right.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halsti on the side of the head.
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halsti misses the jab.
Simone lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halsti with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halsti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Simone as he checks the leg kick.
Halsti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simone punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.

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 Joey Simone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simone, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Fabinho avoids the body shot from Halsti.
Fabinho looks to clinch
and Halsti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Halsti throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Halsti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fabinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho jabs Halsti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Halsti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halsti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halsti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti scoring well with a low kick there.
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabinho is just out of range.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fabinho tries to move into range but Halsti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Halsti.#T1#
Halsti cracks Fabinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Fabinho.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halsti 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 Fabinho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fabinho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Halsti misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Fabinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fabinho stands up over Halsti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Fabinho advances to half guard.
Halsti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fabinho with the ground and pound but Halsti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabinho is working Halsti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Halsti is retaining full guard. #T2#
Halsti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there.
Fabinho chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halsti has momentary wrist control but Fabinho slips an elbow through the middle.
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fabinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily.
Fabinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Halsti is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fabinho laying and praying for a moment but Halsti takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fabinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halsti trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Halsti is a slippery customer.
Halsti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabinho. #SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura here.
Halsti tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
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 Roberto Fabinho 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#
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Fabinho's leg but Fabinho calmly moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Halsti. #CL#
Fabinho darts in and clinches Halsti up against the cage.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Halsti manages to break the clinch.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halsti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halsti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halsti misses with an uppercut.
Halsti throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Fabinho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Halsti keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving. #T1#
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Halsti is keeping the position.
Fabinho postures up and lands a big shot to Halsti's brow.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Halsti is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Halsti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
Halsti can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Halsti is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Halsti looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Halsti wants to sweep but Fabinho has passed to side control!
Fabinho working the body and head with strikes.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halsti keeps working. #SUB#
Fabinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halsti, who protects the arm well.
Halsti is looking for a sweep.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?#T3#
Halsti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fabinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fabinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fabinho cracks Halsti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fabinho grinds an elbow into Halsti's temple.
Fabinho is chipping away with strikes.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Halsti is working from the bottom. #T4#
An elbow from Fabinho crashes against the mat.
Halsti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho working the ground and pound.
Halsti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fabinho is putting a hurting on Halsti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fabinho lands some shots froms side control.
Fabinho lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fabinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Fabinho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho 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#
Halsti throws a solid leg kick but Fabinho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halsti.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Fabinho clinches with his opponent.
Halsti prevents a body shot from Fabinho.
Halsti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fabinho misses with a body punch.
Halsti misses with some punches.
Fabinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Halsti uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Halsti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fabinho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
A bone on bone clash there as Fabinho blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Halsti 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 Fabinho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fabinho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti throws the left hand but Fabinho avoids the punch easily.
Fabinho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fabinho manages to avoid it.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Halsti is quick to defend against it.
Halsti throws a solid leg kick but Fabinho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halsti.
Halsti throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Fabinho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Halsti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabinho pushing down on Halsti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halsti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fabinho passes into side control, despite Halsti's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Fabinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halsti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halsti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fabinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fabinho cracks Halsti with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Fabinho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Halsti tries to improve position but can't.
Fabinho wants to control but Halsti is keeping him busy. #T3#
Fabinho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halsti is looking to regain half guard here but Fabinho keeps moving and retains side control.
Fabinho taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halsti keeps working.
The referee asks Fabinho politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fabinho prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fabinho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halsti for as long as he can get away with.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halsti keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Royal Halsti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Fabinho has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halsti.
Halsti swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fabinho, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halsti! #TD2#
Halsti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sector manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Halsti thumps Sector with a low kick.
Sector throws out a loose jab but Halsti uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halsti misses with a body kick.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti connects with a looping right hand.
Halsti misses with a takedown attempt
and Sector counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halsti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sector misses with a double jab.
Halsti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Halsti.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Sector.
A big right from Sector misses.
Sector on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Halsti lands with an uppercut that bounces Sector off the cage and back into range.
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Sector's leg but Sector calmly moves out of range.
Halsti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Sector moves into the clinch successfully.
Halsti misses with some punches.
Halsti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
A short right from Sector. #BC2#
Halsti breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sector gets a clinch.
Sector blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Halsti jumps guard and drags Sector to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Sector decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halsti, up you get!
Halsti throws a nice head kick! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Halsti misses.
Halsti misses with an uppercut. Sector saw that one coming.
Halsti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Halsti throws a low kick but Sector moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Halsti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sector wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halsti tries to pass to full mount but Sector defends it. #T3#
Sector is looking to escape.
Sector trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Halsti trying to mount his opponent but Sector defends it.
Sector looks like he's trying to stand up.
Halsti moves into full mount! Sector won't be happy about that!
Sector wants to get back to his feet.
Halsti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sector is looking to escape.
Sector is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Halsti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sector is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halsti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sector haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halsti won't let Sector get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Halsti controlling the position easily from mount.
Sector is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Halsti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sector really wants to buck Halsti off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti 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#
Nice body punch from Halsti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halsti. Sector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sector slips a jab and a cross from Halsti.
Halsti defending well as Sector loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Halsti finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti scores with a leg kick.
Halsti lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Sector throws a jab but it's blocked by Halsti.
Halsti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halsti stalks Sector and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sector's face. Sector staggers backwards, shaken.
Sector jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Halsti connects with a single shot there.
Sector throws a nice looking combination but Halsti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halsti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Summa Sector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Sector ducks down to avoid it.
Sector throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
Sector thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Halsti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halsti shoots in for a double leg but Sector sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Sector 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halsti.
Sector throws a quick counter head kick but Halsti was just out of range.
Sector tries to close the distance and clinch but Halsti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sector lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halsti defending well as Sector loads up on a big left hand.
Halsti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halsti digs a good body shot into Sector's ribs.
Sector misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halsti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Halsti scores with a shot to the body.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halsti scores with a jab to the body.
Halsti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halsti misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Halsti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Sector moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sector attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Halsti misses with a lunging right hand
and Sector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Halsti wants to slow Sector down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Halsti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halsti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sector looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halsti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Sector. Beautiful body shot.
Halsti throws a leg kick which misses Sector's front leg but catches the back leg as Sector tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Halsti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sector tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halsti is in Sector's guard.
Sector is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Royal Halsti has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sector. That did some damage!
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sector tries to clinch but Halsti moves out of range.
Halsti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sector takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halsti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halsti throws out the jab.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halsti connects with a high kick.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
and Halsti counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Halsti swats away the attempt to clinch by Sector.
Halsti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sector ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.
Halsti swings widly with a right hand
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand.
Halsti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sector eats them both and turns towards Halsti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sector blocks a head kick by Halsti.
Sector throws a big counter combination but Halsti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sector tries to clinch up.
Halsti scoring well with a low kick there.
Halsti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sector checks it well.
Sector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halsti connects with the punch.#T2#
Sector throws a lazy right hand but Halsti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halsti.
Halsti cracks a nice hook into Sector's ribs.
Sector slips a jab from Halsti.
Halsti with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti digs a good hook to Sector's body.
Sector throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Halsti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sector's guard.#ES#
Sector has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halsti is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Halsti fails to land.
Sector is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Halsti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Sector misses with a straight left.
Sector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halsti throws a poor cross that misses
and Sector counters with a nice uppercut.
Sector lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halsti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sector throws a series of punches but Halsti moves out of range.
Halsti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sector throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
Halsti throws out a counter right but Sector avoids it with no problem.
Halsti throws a combination. Sector tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Halsti sizes up Sector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
A jab lands there for Halsti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halsti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sector moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sector lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halsti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sector connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halsti's hands.
Sector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Sector gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halsti wants to pass the guard but Sector is keeping the position.
Halsti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sector working for a triangle but Halsti defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Halsti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halsti 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 83: Ihantala v Hightower
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Halsti misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Peterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Peterson.
Halsti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halsti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Halsti blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Peterson postures up in Halsti's guard and throws a big left but Halsti blocks it.
Peterson stands up over Halsti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Halsti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Peterson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Halsti throws up his legs and catches Peterson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Peterson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Halsti! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royal Halsti!
During a confident post fight interview, Royal Halsti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 77: Machado v Halsti
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Halsti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machado tries to land a leg kick but Halsti saw it coming and moves away.
Machado misses with a hook. Halsti ducked under it nicely.
Halsti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Machado.#T1#
Halsti moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Halsti gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Halsti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halsti but great work by Machado.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Halsti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halsti can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado taking a breather here.
Halsti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Halsti looking to break Machado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Halsti will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Halsti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Machado has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Halsti looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Halsti looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Halsti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for the choke from the back position but Machado is controlling his hands well.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Machado defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Halsti 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, Machado has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for the choke from the back position but Machado is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Machado is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Halsti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Machado is defending well though. Halsti let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Halsti is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Machado breaks Halsti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Machado stopping the sweep attempt from Halsti.#SUB2#
Halsti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Halsti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado 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.#T4#
Machado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Halsti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Machado stacks Halsti 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 Machado!#SU#
Machado decides to take the fight back to the feet. #KD#
Machado drops Halsti with a beautiful combination! Halsti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Machado is looking for the KO!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machado scores with the left hand. Halsti knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halsti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halsti throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti avoids a kick to the body.
Halsti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machado with a body shot.
Halsti lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Halsti misses with a hook.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Halsti counters with a takedown into side control.

Machado sneaks out the side door and pushes Halsti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Halsti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Halsti misses.
Machado is looking for a counter combo.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Halsti missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Halsti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado blocks a jab.
As Halsti looks to move away, Machado throws a big counter combo but Halsti just gets out of the way.
Machado throws a push kick but Halsti slaps the foot to one side.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado misses with the combination.
Halsti tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.#T3#
Machado moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Machado thinks about countering with a head kick.
Halsti throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Halsti 's knee.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machado misses the jab.
Halsti misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halsti will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Halsti gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.#T4#
Halsti looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Machado has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halsti is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch.
Halsti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halsti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halsti misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machado.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halsti is out of range.
Halsti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Halsti throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick.
Halsti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Halsti persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Machado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halsti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Machado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Halsti's belly button to the back.
Halsti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Halsti counters with a nice body shot.
Machado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halsti counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Halsti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Halsti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Halsti.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halsti.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Halsti can pounce on him.
Halsti lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Halsti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halsti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Halsti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Halsti gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Machado misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Machado.#KD#
Machado lands a big head kick that sends Halsti tumbling to the mat! Machado takes a step backwards and waves Halsti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Halsti is rocked!
Machado lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Halsti is looking to close the distance but Machado sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Halsti crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Halsti is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his light heavyweight title!
Wanderson Machado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 67: Smith v Halsti
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Halsti throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Halsti throws out a powerful jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with a straight right.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Halsti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Smith. #T1#
Halsti throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Halsti has a takedown stuffed.
Halsti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Halsti throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halsti.#T2#
A big left from Halsti misses.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick from Halsti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Halsti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith wants to slow Halsti down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halsti works the jab nicely.#T3#
Halsti with a hook.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Halsti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenny Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halsti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T4#
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Halsti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Halsti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Halsti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Halsti throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halsti tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Halsti is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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#
Halsti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halsti misses with a looping right.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Halsti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halsti.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Halsti strikes.
Halsti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halsti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Halsti's head back.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Halsti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Halsti drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halsti is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halsti.#T2#
A big left from Halsti misses.
Halsti throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Halsti off balance momentarily.
Halsti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Halsti duly obliges. #CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Royal Halsti!
Our winner, Royal Halsti, 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.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
A jab lands there for Halsti.
Halsti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignatov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halsti.
Halsti fails with the takedown.
Ignatov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halsti misses with an uppercut
letting Ignatov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Halsti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ignatov will feel that in the morning.
Halsti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Halsti with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ignatov counter with a right hand.
Halsti throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Halsti scores with a jab.
Halsti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Halsti scores with a shot to the body.
Halsti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignatov avoids it really well and circles away.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Halsti.#T2#
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Ignatov throws a counter high kick but Halsti was just alert enough to avoid it.
A left lands for Halsti.
Ignatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halsti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Halsti has picked Ignatov up - he's going for a ride! Halsti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ignatov trying to hold on to Halsti's head to control him but Halsti postures up.
Ignatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov won't allow Halsti to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatov defends it well.
Halsti tries to pass to full mount but Ignatov defends it. #SUB2#
Halsti is working for a kimura but Ignatov is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Halsti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a kimura here.
Halsti is pressing down on Ignatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatov is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halsti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Halsti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halsti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Halsti.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Ignatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Halsti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halsti.
Halsti scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
Ignatov lands a left hand.
Halsti misses with the head strike.
Halsti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Halsti controls his hands.
Halsti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halsti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ignatov is leaning against Halsti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ignatov. #BC2#
Halsti manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Halsti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignatov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ignatov pulls Halsti in close to his closed guard and prevents Halsti from doing any damage or advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Halsti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatov! #REVR##T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Halsti!
Halsti tries to improve his position but instead Ignatov has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Halsti just trying to survive but Ignatov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halsti rolls, trying to escape but Ignatov keeps control of the position.
Royal Halsti has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ignatov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Halsti.
Ignatov is hanging on to Halsti's back as he tries to escape.
Halsti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halsti breaks Ignatov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatov is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ignatov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halsti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatov has managed to get both his arms back between Halsti's legs - danger averted.
Ignatov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB2#
Halsti is looking for a triangle here but Ignatov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ignatov advances to mount.
Ignatov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatov'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.
Halsti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ignatov tries to control but Halsti wriggling away.
Ignatov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halsti is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov throws a push kick but Halsti slaps the foot to one side.
Halsti wants to slow Ignatov down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy body kick from Halsti
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Halsti.
Halsti throws a head kick that Ignatov semi-blocks.
Royal Halsti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halsti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatov scrambles back to his feet.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Ignatov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Halsti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halsti throws the left hand but Ignatov avoids the punch easily.
Ignatov lands with an overhand left.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Halsti.
Ignatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Ignatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halsti.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halsti misses with a low kick.
Halsti lands the left hand.
Halsti misses with a right hand
and Ignatov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halsti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatov misses the target.
Halsti misses with an uppercut.
Ignatov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halsti avoids it.
Halsti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halsti lands with a cross.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halsti.
Yevgeny Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti looks to throw the jab but Ignatov is out of range. #T4#
Halsti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Halsti sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halsti misses with a hook.
Ignatov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halsti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halsti. Ignatov shrugs it off though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatov scores with a hook.
Halsti throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Halsti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halsti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
The Bouncer throws a right hand that misses
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halsti with a nice cross.
The Bouncer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Bouncer cracks Halsti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Bouncer lands with a straight right. Halsti didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halsti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halsti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bouncer scores with a jab to the head.
The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Halsti counters with a crisp right hand that drops The Bouncer! Halsti lets The Bouncer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#The Bouncer is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from The Bouncer misses the target.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut
and Halsti counters with a thumping low kick.
Halsti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Bouncer finds it's way round the side to connect with Halsti's head.
Halsti slips a straight right by The Bouncer.
It looked like Halsti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The Bouncer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halsti moves out of range of the leg kick from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer lands with a kick to the temple. Halsti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Bouncer cracks Halsti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halsti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer looks to land a combination but Halsti avoids it well.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halsti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bouncer.
Good exchange - The Bouncer coming out on top.
Halsti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benny The Bouncer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halsti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Bouncer. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti walks into a straight right hand from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Halsti counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bouncer 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.
Halsti with a hook.
Nice cross by The Bouncer.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bouncer moves away.
The Bouncer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and Halsti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Bouncer wants to slow Halsti down by chopping away at his legs.
Halsti Throws a clean left jab. Halsti Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with The Bouncer's chin! The Bouncer crumbles to the ground and Halsti follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Halsti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Royal Halsti!
A very excited looking Royal Halsti 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 46: Vunipola v Doisneau
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halsti doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.#TD2#
Edwards gets caught flat footed, as Halsti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Edwards manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards lunges at Halsti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halsti's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards works Halsti's body with a nice hook.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti throws a counter combo.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Halsti counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Halsti misses the jab.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Halsti shakes it off.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Halsti.
Halsti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halsti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.#T2#
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halsti's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
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!
Halsti scores with a punch to the head.
Halsti throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Halsti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
A solid body kick from Edwards.
Halsti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halsti counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Halsti shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Halsti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edwards misses with a hook
letting Halsti counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Halsti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halsti is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Halsti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halsti wants to advance to full mount but Edwards doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Edwards seems keen to control Halsti's posture.
Halsti forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti'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#
Halsti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halsti clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halsti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.
Halsti swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a body kick that stops Halsti in his tracks momentarily.
Halsti is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
Halsti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Halsti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Halsti misses.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Halsti throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
Edwards scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards jabs at Halsti's body.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halsti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Halsti unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halsti keeps Edwards at a distance using the push kick.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Edwards throws a hook but Halsti avoids it easily.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halsti is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
It seemed like Halsti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Halsti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Halsti slips a jab from Edwards.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters with a solid body kick.
Halsti 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
As Edwards backs off Halsti throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halsti scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
Halsti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti lands a nice shot that snaps Edwards's head back.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Halsti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Halsti lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.#T1#
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halsti momentarily.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Halsti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a head kick. Halsti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Halsti.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Edwards catches Halsti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#Royal Halsti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Halsti.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halsti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halsti misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Halsti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halsti throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halsti on the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Rees Mogg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rees Mogg looks to land a combination but Halsti avoids it well.
Halsti looks to land a right hand but Rees Mogg moved out of range.
Rees Mogg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halsti's head backwards.
Rees Mogg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rees Mogg there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Rees Mogg has been cut.
Halsti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halsti scores with a push kick.
Rees Mogg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rees Mogg loses concentration momentarily and Halsti pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Rees Mogg crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Halsti finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Royal Halsti!
Our winner, Royal Halsti, 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.
Jacob Rees Mogg spoke after the fight, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Halsti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Halsti, which made it look bad.
Gomes lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Halsti gets caught flat footed, as Gomes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gomes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Halsti keeps moving. #SUB#
Halsti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Halsti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halsti is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Halsti trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halsti is aware though and is defending well.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halsti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gomes won't allow Halsti to sweep him here.
Halsti is trying to keep Gomes in close. #T3#
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halsti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Halsti's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Halsti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halsti loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Halsti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royal Halsti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Halsti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Halsti.
Halsti misses with a looping left.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Halsti counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Halsti tries to sprawl out of it but Gomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halsti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.
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 Royal Halsti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halsti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes with the counter takedown but Halsti avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gomes gets a double leg takedown into Halsti's guard.
Ronaldo Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halsti keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halsti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #T1#
Halsti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Halsti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gomes, into his guard. #REVR#
Halsti trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halsti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halsti slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Halsti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halsti.
Gomes trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Halsti 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.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Halsti is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halsti to get the leverage.
Gomes is trying to maintain the position but Halsti is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Halsti.
Halsti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halsti as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Halsti misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Halsti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Gomes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halsti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Halsti blocks nicely. #SUB#
Gomes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Halsti has locked up a guillotine! Halsti's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gomes is holding on here and Halsti must be using up a lot of energy. Gomes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Halsti gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royal Halsti!
A relieved looking Royal Halsti 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 23: Halsti v Shabazz
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Halsti counters with a right hand to the body.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Shabazz lands with a cross. #CL2#
Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Halsti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shabazz throws a lazy body kick
and Halsti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halsti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halsti is looking for a counter combo.
Shabazz tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halsti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Halsti.
Nice uppercut there from Shabazz.
A slow jab from Halsti misses its intended target.
Shabazz throws out a counter right but Halsti avoids it with no problem.
Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Shabazz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halsti's head.
Shabazz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Halsti if he has to take too many more of those.
Shabazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Halsti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Royal Halsti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is getting worse.
Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Halsti's head but Halsti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid body kick from Shabazz. #CL2#
Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Shabazz.
Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shabazz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Halsti.
Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halsti backwards. #T2##BC#
Halsti breaks the clinch.
Halsti blocks a head kick by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shabazz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Halsti avoids the head kick by Shabazz.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
Shabazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halsti.
Halsti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halsti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shabazz.#T3#
Shabazz lands a head kick!
Halsti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Halsti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Shabazz.
Halsti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halsti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shabazz.
Halsti stuffs the takedown attempt from Shabazz. Shabazz gets slowly back to his feet.
Shabazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halsti.
Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halsti moves away from the strike by Shabazz.
Shabazz pushes Halsti away with a front kick.#T4#
Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halsti. Halsti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Royal Halsti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Halsti is out of range.
Halsti scores with the left hand. Shabazz knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Halsti counter with a right hand.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halsti was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halsti moves out of range as Shabazz strikes.
Halsti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halsti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shabazz.
Halsti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shabazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halsti is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halsti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabazz. That did some damage!
Shabazz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halsti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabazz. Halsti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Shabazz.
Halsti throwing a counter right hand but Shabazz manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti'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#
Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shabazz misses with a straight right.
Shabazz connects with a leg kick.
Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
Halsti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halsti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Halsti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halsti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shabazz throws an overhand right that lands on Halsti's shoulder, as Halsti tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Halsti 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.
Shabazz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halsti at a distance.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick.
Halsti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz misses with a leg kick
and Halsti counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Shabazz scores with a nice strike.
Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Shabazz finds it's target.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Halsti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shabazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halsti moves out of range as Shabazz throws a body kick.
Halsti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shabazz 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.
Shabazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Shabazz finds it's way through Halsti's defenses.
Halsti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halsti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shabazz misses with a hook.
Halsti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halsti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shabazz.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Halsti counter with a right hand.
Halsti moves out of range as Shabazz strikes.
Shabazz keeps Halsti at a distance using the push kick.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halsti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shabazz.
Halsti scores with a one two! Shabazz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shabazz throws the left hand but Halsti avoids the punch easily.
Halsti tried to counter with a leg kick but Shabazz avoided it.
It looks like Halsti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halsti's sensitive parts.
Halsti misses with a series of wild punches.
Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halsti moves out of range as Shabazz throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Halsti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halsti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Halsti. #T3#
Shabazz slips under a jab from Halsti.
Shabazz lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Halsti. Beautiful body shot.
Shabazz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halsti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz swings for the body but Halsti moves out of range.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Halsti lands with an overhand left.
Shabazz throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Halsti counters with a head kick that drops Shabazz to the mat! Shabazz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Shabazz is rocked!
Halsti lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Shabazz - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Halsti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Royal Halsti!
A relieved looking Royal Halsti 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 15: Puto v Halo
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kozlow takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlow counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlow misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kozlow thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlow as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#T1#
Kozlow misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Kozlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlow is just out of range.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Kozlow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kozlow looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlow.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.#T2#
Knox slips under a jab.
Jab by Kozlow.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kozlow.#CUT#That has opened up Krzysztof Kozlow's cut even more.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Kozlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Kozlow toppling to the canvas! Kozlow scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#Kozlow is rocked!
Knox drops Kozlow with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kozlow! Knox dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Kozlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlow.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlow.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kozlow blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kozlow.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
Kozlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Kozlow. #T1#
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kozlow misses with some punches.
Kozlow misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kozlow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kozlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlow fails to land.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kozlow.
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with some punches.
Kozlow blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kozlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kozlow.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlow is defending well for now.
Kozlow blocking some punches.
Kozlow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlow.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kozlow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kozlow can turn it around.
Kozlow looks winded!
Smith landing knees to the body.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow being controlled against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kozlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Kozlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlow fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Kozlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Kozlow lands a right hand.
Smith blocking some punches.
Kozlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlow.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Kozlow connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
A big left from Kozlow misses.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kozlow throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlow blocks the body kick.
Kozlow cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kozlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab from Kozlow.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Kozlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlow.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Smith wants to slow Kozlow down by chopping away at his legs.
Kozlow lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Kozlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Krzysztof Kozlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kozlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kozlow lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith tries to clinch but Kozlow is having none of it.
Smith throws a hook but Kozlow avoids it easily.
Kozlow thumps Smith with a low kick.
A big left from Kozlow misses.
Kozlow misses with a straight left.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Kozlow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Kozlow misses
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kozlow really felt that one!
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kozlow moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlow 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.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kozlow's defenses. #T2##CL#
Smith has Kozlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Kozlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kozlow is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is working Kozlow over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlow fails to land.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kozlow.
Kozlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kozlow misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Kozlow on the inside.
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlow.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kozlow.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlow or not.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Kozlow won't want to take too many of those.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Kozlow takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kozlow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kozlow's face.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kozlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kozlow missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlow.
Kozlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kozlow settles back down.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozlow lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Kozlow against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kozlow avoids the damage to the body.
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlow is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Smith landing knees to the head.
Kozlow misses with a body punch.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Kozlow blocks it.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kozlow avoids the damage to the body.
Kozlow managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlow digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards. #T2#
Kozlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kozlow.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow misses with some punches.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Kozlow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Kozlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlow cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kozlow scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlow blocking some punches. #T4#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kozlow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
Kozlow prevents a body shot from Smith.
Kozlow tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kozlow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlows head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kozlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kozlow's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
A relieved looking Kenny Smith 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 5: Puto v Smith
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ihantala.
Kozlow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ihantala misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlow misses the target.
We've been informed that Ihantala 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.
Kozlow defending well as Ihantala loads up on a big left hand.
Ihantala lands with a good body shot.
Ihantala lands a nice shot that snaps Kozlow's head back.
Kozlow ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Ihantala lands but Kozlow takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Kozlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Ihantala.
A head kick from Ihantala lands but Kozlow takes it in his stride.
Kozlow throws a hook but Ihantala blocks it.#T1#
Kozlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlow slips a jab and a cross from Ihantala.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlow misses the target.
Ihantala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kozlow throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala counters with a nice body shot.
Ihantala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ihantala misses with a low kick.
Kozlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Kozlow.
A little jabbing left from Ihantala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kozlow.
Ihantala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ihantala.
Ihantala with a nice cross.#CUT2#Krzysztof Kozlow's cut is getting worse.
Ihantala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlow is looking to counter punch.
Kozlow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ihantala tries a quick counter leg kick but Kozlow is wise to it.
Kozlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ihantala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ihantala works Kozlow's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Ihantala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ihantala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ihantala scores with a punch to the head.
Ihantala throws a big shot that misses.
Ihantala looks to throw the jab but Kozlow is out of range.
Ihantala lands with a nice body punch.
Ihantala throws a wild body kick that Kozlow sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Ihantala clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Kozlow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala. #T4#
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
Kozlow blocks a body shot from Ihantala.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
Kozlow takes a shot to the head.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Ihantala.
Kozlow can't find room to land a body shot as Ihantala controls the action.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlow works on Ihantala's body with a couple of short punches.
Ihantala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ihantala digs a right hand into Kozlow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlow's gas tank.
Kozlow is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ihantala's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ihantala lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Krzysztof Kozlow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ihantala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ihantala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kozlow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlow blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ihantala.
Ihantala blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ihantala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Ihantala misses.
Kozlow is looking to counter punch.
Kozlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ihantala.
Kozlow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ihantala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kozlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlow's shoulder, as Kozlow tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlow misses with a hook.
Ihantala throws a counter combo.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kozlow throws an off balance right hand
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow missing with a left hand there. Ihantala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ihantala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Kozlow misses.
Ihantala cracks Kozlow with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Ihantala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kozlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Kozlow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Kozlow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ihantala.
A low kick from Ihantala misses
and Kozlow counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihantala throws a leg kick but Kozlow sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Ihantala gets a clinch.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ihantala misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kozlow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ihantala or not.
Kozlow misses with a punch to the body.
Ihantala working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlow misses with some punches.
Ihantala scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Krzysztof Kozlow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Ihantala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Ihantala on the inside.
Ihantala works on Kozlow's body with a couple of short punches.
Ihantala misses with the head strike.
Kozlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala is leaning against Kozlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ihantala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ihantala.
Ihantala lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ihantala.
A short uppercut from Ihantala.
Kozlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ihantala.
Ihantala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ihantala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ihantala is working Kozlow over against the cage.
Ihantala lands with a right to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tali Ihantala 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: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Newton blocks a head kick by Kozlow.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Kozlow, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Kozlow against the cage but Kozlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlow.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kozlow misses with a hook.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Newton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kozlow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kozlow misses the target.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Kozlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Kozlow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Newton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1##TD2#
Newton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kozlow is trying to defend but Newton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newton works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kozlow!
Kozlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kozlow is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlow tries to lock up and control but Newton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kozlow sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Kozlow defends it. #SUB#
Kozlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kozlow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kozlow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kozlow is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Kozlow defends it.
Kozlow wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Kozlow is defending well.
Kozlow tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Kozlow is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton passes to full mount!
Kozlow is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kozlow tries to hold on but Newton postures up.#SUB2#
Newton has control of Kozlow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kozlow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kozlow tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Kozlow tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.#SUB2#
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kozlow manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton advances to mount.
Kozlow tries to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
Kozlow is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kozlow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Newton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kozlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kozlow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newton moves out of range as Kozlow strikes.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton shoots in but Kozlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kozlow as he jumps to the side.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlow swivels and escapes.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Kozlow, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Kozlow against the cage but Kozlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozlow pinned against the cage. Kozlow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Newton fails with the takedown.
Kozlow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlow swivels and escapes.
Kozlow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kozlow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlow tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlow to the ground. Kozlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Kozlow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton dives in for a single leg takedown but Kozlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kozlow lunges at Newton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newton's hand.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Kozlow.
Kozlow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD#
Kozlow drops Newton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Newton looks back up at him and smiles so Kozlow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kozlow tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kozlow to the ground. Kozlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kozlow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kozlow looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton avoids the head kick by Kozlow.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kozlow takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton with the counter takedown but Kozlow avoids it easily.#T3#
Newton tries for a takedown but Kozlow circles away easily
and Kozlow counters with a straight right hand.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kozlow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kozlow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kozlow wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Kozlow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlow is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Kozlow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozlow manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Kozlow's guard.
Newton advances to half guard. #T4#
Kozlow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!#SUB#
Kozlow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Kozlow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton is trying to break free. #SUB#
Kozlow is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Kozlow working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Kozlow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Newton is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Newton won't enjoy being in this position. Kozlow looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Newton is tapping - it's over boys! Kozlow picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krzysztof Kozlow!
Krzysztof Kozlow is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kozlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlow misses with a looping left.
Dimitri Svyatogor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor looks to land a combination. Kozlow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlow.
A little jabbing left from Kozlow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kozlow throws out a loose jab but Svyatogor uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kozlow looks to land a left hand but Svyatogor moved out of range nicely.
Kozlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svyatogor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Kozlow takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kozlow misses.
Kozlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svyatogor.#CL#
Svyatogor has closed the distance and engaged Kozlow in a clinch.
Kozlow lands a nice uppercut.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svyatogor 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.
Kozlow dodges an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svyatogor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Svyatogor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Kozlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlow's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Kozlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kozlow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses.
Kozlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlow scores with a shoulder strike.
Svyatogor blocks an uppercut.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Svyatogor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Kozlow misses with some punches.
Svyatogor lands an elbow inside.
Svyatogor pushes Kozlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlow blocks an elbow strike from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kozlow.
Kozlow lands with a left to the head.
Svyatogor misses with an elbow strike.
Svyatogor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svyatogor is working Kozlow over against the cage.
Svyatogor tries a body shot but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svyatogor lands a body punch.
Kozlow tries to work over Svyatogor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlow working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor blocking some punches.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Svyatogor.
Kozlow tries a body shot but Svyatogor blocks it.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Kozlow misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kozlow avoids the elbow strike from Svyatogor, against the cage.
Kozlow lands a body shot.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
Kozlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svyatogor backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlow's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlow's brow.
Kozlow tries a body shot but Svyatogor blocks it.
Kozlow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Svyatogor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kozlow can turn it around.
Kozlow gets through Svyatogor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kozlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svyatogor pushes off an throws an elbow but Kozlow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Svyatogor avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Svyatogor throws an elbow that misses.
Kozlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Svyatogor throws an elbow but misses.
Kozlow tries to work over Svyatogor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Svyatogor.
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 Dimitri Svyatogor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Svyatogor scores with a hook to the body. Kozlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Svyatogor.
Svyatogor connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlow avoids the body shot from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor lands an overhand right.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svyatogor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKozlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlow! But no joy.
Svyatogor lands a nice looking body shot.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Kozlow avoids the punch easily.
Svyatogor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kozlow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svyatogor connects with the punch.
Kozlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Kozlow.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlow ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Kozlow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svyatogor.
Kozlow staying out of range there.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Svyatogor misses its intended target. #T2#
Svyatogor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlow.
Svyatogor throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Svyatogor throws a hook but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlow slips under a jab from Svyatogor.
Kozlow slips under a jab.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlow in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlow.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Kozlow moved out of range nicely.
Svyatogor lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Kozlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kozlow with a jab.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Kozlow was well out of range.
Svyatogor lands with a straight right. Kozlow didn't see that one coming.
Svyatogor throws a right and a left that Kozlow avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kozlow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Svyatogor avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kozlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Svyatogor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Svyatogor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Svyatogor works the jab nicely.
Svyatogor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlow sizes up Svyatogor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Svyatogor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kozlow counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kozlow! Svyatogor is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlow moves away.#KD#
Kozlow cracks Lemieux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lemieux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kozlow finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlow circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Kozlow slips the punch.
BOOM! Kozlow lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lemieux. Lemieux tries to recover but Kozlow is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lemieux lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Newton shoots in but Kozlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newton looks for a takedown but Kozlow sprawls well.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlow clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kozlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newton doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kozlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kozlow at a distance.
Kozlow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Newton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Newton takes a swing at Kozlow's ribcage but misses.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlow but Kozlow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newton takes a swing at Kozlow's ribcage but misses.
Kozlow misses the jab.
Kozlow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kozlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Kozlow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Kozlow counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kozlow finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Kozlow misses its intended target.
Newton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Newton swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kozlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton slips a straight right by Kozlow.
Newton 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.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kozlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.#TD#
Newton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kozlow is looking to escape.#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kozlow has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kozlow looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Kozlow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Kozlow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Kozlow pushes Newton off looking to stand but Newton dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kozlow sees it coming and defends easily.
Kozlow looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kozlow defends it well.
Newton prevents Kozlow from standing back up. #SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kozlow is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kozlow wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton blocks a head kick by Kozlow.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlow lands a really nice looking cross but Newton seems unphased. #TD#
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kozlow to the mat! Kozlow manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Kozlow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kozlow manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Kozlow's guard.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kozlow is retaining full guard.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Kozlow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Newton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kozlow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Newton advances position into side control!
Kozlow is trying to buck Newton off.#SUB#
Newton tries for a kimura but Kozlow is defending well. #SUB#
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozlow pushes Newton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton moves into full mount!
Kozlow's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1##SUB#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kozlow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Newton looking for a guillotine from mount but Kozlow is having none of it. #SUB#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Kozlow frees his head quite easily.
Kozlow tries to buck Newton off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Newton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kozlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Kozlow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Newton looking to secure an arm triangle but Kozlow defends it well. #SUB#
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Newton working for a submission but Kozlow is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Newton wants to finish this one by submission but Kozlow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Newton. #SUB#
Newton has hold of Kozlow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kozlow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Kozlow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kozlow has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Newton working for a submission but Kozlow is keeping him at bay.
Kozlow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kozlow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kozlow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kozlow trying desperately to get to his feet.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Kozlow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Newton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Newton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kozlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kozlow is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Newton has hold of Kozlow's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kozlow manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kozlow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kozlow's guard.
Kozlow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Newton pushing down on Kozlow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kozlow wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kozlow sees it coming and defends easily.
Kozlow tries to kick Newton off but Newton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Newton passes to full mount!
Kozlow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton working for a submission but Kozlow is keeping him at bay.
Kozlow is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Newton has control of Kozlow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kozlow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kozlow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T1##SUB#
Newton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kozlow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlow stops Newton from passing to mount.
Kozlow is trying to buck Newton off.#SUB#
Newton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozlow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Newton tries to move to mount but Kozlow blocks the move with his legs.
Kozlow is trying to buck Newton off.#SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kozlow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kozlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozlow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozlow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##ES2#
Kozlow sneaks out the side door and pushes Newton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.
Krzysztof Kozlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kozlow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newton somewhat.#TD#
Kozlow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kozlow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Newton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kozlow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozlow missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kozlow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kozlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kozlow.
Newton is looking to wear down Kozlow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kozlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Kozlow, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Kozlow against the cage but Kozlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kozlow cracks Newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Newton is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Kozlow.
I think Kozlow 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ship tries to pull guard but Kozlow holds him up against the cage and eventually Ship drops back down to his feet.
Ship jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kozlow walks away with a smile on his face. Ship gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ship clinches with his opponent.
Kozlow scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlow misses with a body punch.
Kozlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kozlow scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Ship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ship struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kozlow fails to land.
Ship 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.
Ship tries to pull guard but Kozlow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ship jumps guard but Kozlow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlow.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Kozlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ship tries to pull guard but Kozlow won't allow it.
Kozlow pushes Ship back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ship tries to pull guard but Kozlow won't allow it.
Kozlow scores with a hook to the body.
Ship is breathing heavily.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Kozlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kozlow works on Ship's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ships head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlow. #T1#
Kozlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ship or not.
Kozlow lands a hook that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Kozlow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ship seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kozlow can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozlow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ships head.
Ship tries to pull guard but Kozlow won't allow it.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Kozlow has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Kozlow pushes Ship back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ship fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlow.
Kozlow lands a right hand.
Kozlow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlow lands a nice shot to the body.
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlow lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlow is working Ship over against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
A hook to the body from Kozlow.
Kozlow scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlow.
Kozlow lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kozlow.
Kozlow lands an uppercut.
Kozlow lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Ship is rocked!
Kozlow throws a big uppercut that drops Ship! More strikes from Kozlow and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ship lies dazed against the cage as Kozlow celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Fortythree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fortythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlow.
Kozlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlow throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Fortythree tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree lands a jab to Kozlow's midsection.
Fortythree gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
Kozlow moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Fortythree is rocked!#T1#
Kozlow fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Fortythree out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Bystrom instigates a clinch.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Bystrom controls his hands. #BC#
Bystrom manages to break the clinch.
Bystrom scores with a leg kick.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bystrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bystrom tests Kozlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Bystrom tries to clinch there but Kozlow circles away.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
A little jabbing left from Kozlow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kozlow sizes up Bystrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bystrom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bystrom works Kozlow's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Bystrom avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL#
Bystrom darts in and clinches Kozlow up against the cage.
Bystrom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kozlow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kozlow pushes Bystrom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bystrom tries to stall but Kozlow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlow.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
Bystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlow is defending well for now.
Kozlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Bystrom avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
Bystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kozlow is defending well for now.
Kozlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bystrom backwards.
Kozlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bystrom stalls.
Kozlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Kozlow. #ROC2#Bystrom is rocked!
Kozlow pushes Bystrom against the cage. Kozlow is working some dirty boxing. Kozlow pushes off with a quick right hook! Bystrom goes down! Bystrom tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kozlow moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kozlow!
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Kozlow throws a lazy right hand but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with an overhand left.
Kozlow slips under a jab.
Fortythree cracks Kozlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fortythree swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kozlow misses the target.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Kozlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlow throws a quick counter head kick but Fortythree was just out of range.
Kozlow misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree lands a jab to the head.
Fortythree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlow.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortythree as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Kozlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Kozlow moves out of range.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the head.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlow's shoulder, as Kozlow tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlow throwing a counter right hand but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Fortythree 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.
A jab lands there for Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Fortythree misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kozlow misses the target.
Fortythree 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.
Fortythree connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortythree scores with a body shot.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Kozlow moved out of range.#T2#
Fortythree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kozlow. Kozlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Kozlow saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Fortythree jabs at Kozlow's body.
Kozlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlow drops his hands momentarily and Fortythree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fortythree throws a good cross that connects.
Kozlow throws out a loose jab but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Kozlow moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Kozlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Kozlow saw that one coming.
Kozlow is looking for a counter combo.
Kozlow looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree jabs Kozlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Kozlow lands a big head kick that sends Fortythree tumbling to the mat! Kozlow takes a step backwards and waves Fortythree back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Fortythree is rocked!#CUT#It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Kozlow connects with the perfect overhand right and Fortythree falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kozlow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
Kozlow misses with a hook
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov jabs at Kozlow's body.
Kozlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Kozlow slips the punch.#T1#
Panayotov tries to clinch up.
Panayotov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlow counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlow seems to be stalking Panayotov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Panayotov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: CMMA XS8
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Eriksson with a poor takedown
enabling Kozlow to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Sven Eriksson has been cut.
Eriksson looks for a takedown but Kozlow sprawls well.
Kozlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eriksson.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eriksson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eriksson.
Danga de danga de dang - Eriksson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kozlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlow.
Eriksson goes for a double leg but Kozlow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kozlow continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Kozlow misses the target.#T1#
Eriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kozlow counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kozlow. No joy for Eriksson on that attempt.
Sven Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlow looks to throw the jab but Eriksson is out of range.
Kozlow sets himself, and Eriksson steps forward looking for the clinch! Kozlow avoids it this time.
Eriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Eriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kozlow misses with a head kick.
Eriksson works over Kozlow's head and body with a nice combination.
Kozlow lands a glancing blow to the side of Eriksson's head.
Kozlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Kozlow cracks Eriksson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Eriksson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kozlow finish him? #ROC#Eriksson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sven Eriksson's cut even more.#T2#
Kozlow lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Eriksson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kozlow from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Eriksson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: CMMA 164 Big Mouth v Finger
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Kozlow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kozlow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jury.#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Kozlow moves away from the strike by Jury.
Jury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlow counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kozlow looks to throw the jab but Jury is out of range.
Bison Jury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kozlow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kozlow connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Jury misses.
Jury lands an overhand right.
Jury connects with a right hand. Kozlow shakes it off.
Kozlow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Jury scores with a decent looking hook.
Jury lands with a straight right. Kozlow didn't see that one coming.
Jury misses with a two punch combination.
Kozlow lands with a hook. Jury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jury throws a series of strikes that have Kozlow backpedaling.
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jury throws a nice looking combination but Kozlow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jury throws the left hand but Kozlow avoids the punch easily.
Jury 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.
Jury misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Kozlow counters with a nice right hand that sends Jury toppling to the canvas! Jury scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kozlow finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Jury finds it's target.
Jury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jury misses with a body shot.
Kozlow wants to counter the offense by Jury and move into the clinch position.#T2##KD2#
Kozlow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jury sprawling to the canvas! Jury rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kozlow finish him?! #ROC2#Jury is rocked!
Jury misses with a hook
and Kozlow counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow!
The defeated Bison Jury had this to say: 'I want a rematch!'.

Event: C4 XXXV - Chakrit vs. Dude
Date: May 22, 2021

Krzysztof Kozlow really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 176.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Ville Varma was cancelled.

Event: C4 XX - Viginti Poeliis
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Anubis blocks a jab.
Kozlow misses the jab.
Kozlow lands a slapping body shot.
We've been told by Anubis's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anubis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Kozlow misses.
Anubis scores with a jab to the head.
Anubis is looking to chop away at Kozlow's legs.
Anubis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Anubis.
Kozlow connects with a right hand. Anubis shakes it off.
A clash of legs there as Anubis blocks the low kick.
Anubis misses with a hook. Kozlow ducked under it nicely.
Anubis feints and then cracks Kozlow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kozlow down.
Kozlow cracks Anubis with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Kozlow misses
and Kozlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlow throws a nice head kick!
Anubis ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlow.
Kozlow blocks a jab.
Kozlow slips under a jab.#T1#
Kozlow throws a shot from downtown. Anubis moves away and avoids it.
Kozlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anubis misses with a low kick.
Kozlow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kozlow scores with a body shot.
Kozlow lands the left hand.
Kozlow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anubis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
Anubis checks a low kick from Kozlow.
Anubis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anubis blocks a low kick nicely.
Kozlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anubis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anubis 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.
Kozlow throws a chopping leg kick but Anubis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kozlow misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow is looking to chop away at Anubis's legs.
Anubis swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range. #T2#
Kozlow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
Anubis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kozlow.
Anubis avoids the head kick by Kozlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kozlow.
Kozlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anubis connects with the punch.
Kozlow swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlow backing up. Kozlow nods at Anubis to acknowledge the strikes.
Anubis thuds a left hand into Kozlow's body.
We've been informed that Kozlow 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.
Anubis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anubis throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlow throws a push kick but Anubis slaps the foot to one side.
Kozlow misses with a straight right.
Anubis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kozlow throws a body kick that misses
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anubis drops his hands momentarily and Kozlow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
Anubis looks to land a body kick but Kozlow moved away.
A big right from Anubis misses.
Anubis checks a leg kick.
Kozlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anubis throws a front kick that sends Kozlow stumbling back into the cage.
Kozlow misses with a wild body shot.
Anubis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Kozlow.
Nice shot lands for Kozlow.
Kozlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis throws a hook but Kozlow avoids it easily.
Kozlow's corner calls for a 1-2. Kozlow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anubis moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Kozlow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anubis lands a nice hook to Kozlow's body. Kozlow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anubis lands a nice shot to the body.
Anubis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Kozlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anubis throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.
Kozlow throws out a leg kick but Anubis moves out of range and Kozlow only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Anubis as he connects with a hook.
Anubis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kozlow thuds his right hand into Anubis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kozlow.
Kozlow throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anubis connects with a jab.
Anubis missing with a left hand there. Kozlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis misses with a hook. Kozlow ducked under it nicely.
Anubis throws a body kick that misses.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Kozlow's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Walad Anubis will probably get the nod.
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#
Anubis checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anubis. Kozlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis slips a jab from Kozlow.
Anubis tries to land a front kick but Kozlow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Kozlow.
Anubis feints and then cracks Kozlow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kozlow down.
Kozlow missing with a left hand there. Anubis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anubis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kozlow. That did some damage!
Kozlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis scores with a spinning back kick!
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Kozlow throws a poor cross that misses
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Anubis blocks the low kick.
Anubis throws a body punch but Kozlow moves out of range.
Kozlow throws the kick towards the body but Anubis avoids it.#T1#
Kozlow throws a push kick but Anubis slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Anubis - just one landing.
Kozlow swings widly with a right hand
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlow.
Kozlow lands a nice hook to Anubis's body. Anubis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anubis throws a body punch but Kozlow moves out of range.
Anubis motions for Kozlow to come forward. Anubis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anubis throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlow throws a sloppy body shot
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozlow swings for the body but Anubis moves out of range.
Kozlow misses with a low kick.
Kozlow with a jab.
Walad Anubis is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kozlow misses.
Anubis defending well as Kozlow loads up on a big left hand.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlow looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anubis. Kozlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anubis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Anubis finds it's way through Kozlow's defenses.
Anubis throws a body punch but Kozlow moves out of range.
Kozlow lands a glancing blow to the side of Anubis's head.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Anubis slips a jab from Kozlow.
Anubis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Anubis clinches up against the cage.
Kozlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kozlow - that landed with a thud.
Kozlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis. #T3#
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Anubis controls his hands.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anubis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anubis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kozlow backwards.
Kozlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anubis backwards.
Kozlow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kozlow breaks from the clinch.
Kozlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Kozlow finds it's target.
Kozlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlow misses the body punch
and Anubis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anubis looks to throw the jab but Kozlow is out of range.
Anubis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kozlow misses with a leg kick.
Kozlow slips under a jab from Anubis.
Kozlow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kozlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kozlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlow! But no joy.#T4#
Kozlow throws a body shot but no joy.
Kozlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anubis. Kozlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis moves away from the strike by Kozlow.
Kozlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kozlow throws a lazy uppercut
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlow.
Anubis throws a hook but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow misses with a left hand
letting Anubis counter with a right hand.
Kozlow misses with a low kick.
Kozlow throws a leg kick
and Anubis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlow looks to land a left hand but Anubis moved out of range nicely.
Kozlow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kozlow cracks Anubis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anubis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Walad Anubis 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#
Anubis checks the leg kick.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlow misses the target.
Anubis scores with a leg kick.
Anubis lands a nice shot that snaps Kozlow's head back.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Anubis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Anubis blocks the low kick.
Anubis moves out of range of the body kick from Kozlow.
Anubis throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kozlow to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kozlow ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
A jab from Anubis misses.
Kozlow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlow.
Anubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Anubis.
Kozlow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis connects with the punch.#T1#
Crunch! Anubis slams his shin into Kozlow's torso.
Anubis scores with a leg kick.
Kozlow throws a lazy uppercut
and Anubis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anubis tries to clinch up
and Kozlow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlow connects with a jab.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlow.
Kozlow throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlow scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anubis. Kozlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kozlow misses with a body shot.
Kozlow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anubis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlow scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Anubis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Kozlow jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kozlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anubis. Anubis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kozlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anubis.
Kozlow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anubis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozlow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anubis is out of range.
Kozlow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kozlow throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
Anubis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with a looping left.
Kozlow misses with a low kick as Anubis jumps back.
Anubis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kozlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlow.
Kozlow connects with a leg kick.
Kozlow throws a poor cross that misses
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Anubis 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.
Anubis moves out of range of the body kick from Kozlow.
Anubis digs a good body shot into Kozlow's ribs.
Anubis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anubis backing away here, and Kozlow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anubis.
Anubis lands a leg kick that knocks Kozlow off balance momentarily.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anubis.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Kozlow seems unphased.
Kozlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kozlow thows a leg kick but Anubis checks it
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Anubis - just one landing.
Kozlow misses with a shot to the body
and Anubis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anubis lands a leg kick that knocks Kozlow off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Anubis scores with a kick to the body.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Anubis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kozlow misses with a leg kick.
Anubis connects with an inside leg kick.
Anubis digs a good body shot into Kozlow's ribs.
Anubis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kozlow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anubis to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlow misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kozlow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kozlow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anubis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kozlow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anubis throws a body kick that misses.
Anubis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kozlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Walad Anubis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anubis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walad Anubis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anubis, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis 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: C4 XV - Corleone vs. Atunes
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Roumain does no damage.
Kozlow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kozlow 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.
Roumain throws a right and a left that Kozlow avoids nicely.
A combination from Kozlow does no damage.
Roumain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Roumain has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Roumain 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roumain misses with the head strike. #BC#
Roumain breaks the clinch.
Kozlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roumain .
Roumain moves out of range as Kozlow strikes.
Roumain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Roumain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlow moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Kozlow.
Kozlow lands a lovely overhand right.
Kozlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roumain takes a swing at Kozlow's ribcage but misses.
Kozlow staying out of range there.#T1#
Kozlow is looking to land body kicks.
Kozlow throws a chopping leg kick but Roumain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlow. Roumain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roumain misses with a hook.
Kozlow throws a leg kick but Roumain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roumain is looking to counter punch.
Roumain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kozlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roumain counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roumain .
Kozlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roumain .
Roumain is looking for a counter combo.
Roumain walks into a straight right hand from Kozlow.
Kozlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kozlow lands a lovely overhand right.
Krzysztof Kozlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roumain throws a hook but Kozlow blocks it.
Roumain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlow throws out the jab.
Roumain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roumain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL#
Roumain rushes Kozlow and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Roumain .
Roumain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roumain has Kozlow pushed against the cage.
Roumain misses with some punches.
Roumain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozlow up against the cage.
Kozlow is looking to control Roumain 's arms but Roumain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kozlow has his back to the cage. #BC#
Roumain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kozlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roumain .
Kozlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Roumain .
Kozlow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kozlow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kozlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Roumain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Roumain finds it's way through Kozlow's defenses.
Kozlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Kozlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roumain .
Roumain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roumain is looking to clinch.
Roumain swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range.
Roumain throws an off balance right hand
and Kozlow counters with a right hand to the body.
Kozlow misses with a head kick.
Kozlow scores with the left hand. Roumain knows he should have avoided that one.
Roumain misses with the combination.
Roumain looks to land a combination. Kozlow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow 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!#CL#
Kozlow tries to keep at a distance but Roumain has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Kozlow lands a right hand.
Roumain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kozlow up against the cage.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Roumain .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Roumain .
Roumain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Roumain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roumain wants to stall.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Roumain avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
Kozlow tries to throw a body punch but Roumain avoids it by throwing Kozlow back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krzysztof Kozlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow'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#
Kozlow cracks Roumain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kozlow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roumain looks to land a right hand but Kozlow moved out of range.
Roumain throws a low kick but Kozlow avoids it.
Roumain tries to clinch up.
Kozlow lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Roumain catches Kozlow right on the button with a cross.
Kozlow misses with a looping right.
Roumain blocks a head kick by Kozlow.
Roumain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kozlow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roumain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roumain takes one to the side of the head.
Roumain lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlow tries to work over Roumain 's front leg with a kick but Roumain checks it.
Kozlow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roumain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Roumain avoids it with no problem.
Kozlow misses the jab.
It looked like Roumain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kozlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumain .
Roumain misses with a looping right.
Roumain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlow is just out of range.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Roumain avoids it with no problem.
Roumain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kozlow. That snapped Roumain 's head back.
Roumain jabs Kozlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roumain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roumain moves forwards but Kozlow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kozlow misses with a hook. Roumain ducked under it nicely.
Roumain avoids the body shot from Kozlow.
Roumain misses with the combination.
Kozlow feints a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kozlow.#T2#
Roumain lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kozlow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roumain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kozlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roumain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlow.
Kozlow slips under a jab.
Roumain ducks under a wild hook from Kozlow.
Roumain throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.
Kozlow lands a jab-cross combination.
Kozlow misses with a looping left.
Roumain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlow.
Kozlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roumain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kozlow throws a sloppy head kick and Roumain moves out of range easily.
Kozlow throws an off balance right hand
and Roumain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlow misses with a right hand
and Kozlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roumain .
Roumain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roumain connects with a crisp jab.
Roumain tries to clinch there but Kozlow circles away.
Roumain avoids the head kick by Kozlow.
Kozlow missing with a left hand there. Roumain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlow misses with a kick to the body
and Roumain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kozlow throws a low kick, looking for Roumain 's leg but Roumain calmly moves out of range.
Roumain misses with a kick to the body.
Kozlow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roumain momentarily.
Roumain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Roumain . Those never looked like landing.
Roumain cracks a nice hook into Kozlow's ribs.
Kozlow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roumain counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Roumain rushes Kozlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roumain avoiding damage.
Kozlow tries a body shot but Roumain blocks it.
Kozlow has had enough of the clinch but Roumain keeps him there for the moment.
Kozlow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kozlow misses with the head strike.
Roumain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Roumain .
The referee is keeping an eye on Roumain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kozlow tries to pull guard but Roumain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roumain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Roumain controls his hands.
Roumain scores with a shoulder strike.
Roumain 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nelson Roumain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roumain just leaning against Kozlow, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Roumain for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
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 Nelson Roumain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Kozlow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Roumain swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range.
Kozlow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlow throws a low kick but Roumain moves out of range easily.
Krzysztof Kozlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roumain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kozlow scores with a nice strike.
Roumain is looking to clinch but Kozlow is avoiding it.
Kozlow misses with a head kick.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the body
and Roumain counters with a left to the body.
Roumain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kozlow keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlow tries a quick counter leg kick but Roumain is wise to it.
Kozlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Roumain finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roumain slips a jab and a cross from Kozlow.
Roumain staying out of range there.
Roumain scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Kozlow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roumain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kozlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roumain .
Kozlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Roumain misses.
Kozlow is looking for the big counter here.
Kozlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roumain staying out of range there.
Kozlow throws a sloppy head kick and Roumain moves out of range easily.
Roumain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roumain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozlow throws a hook but Roumain avoids it easily.
Roumain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kozlow!
Kozlow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kozlow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roumain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Kozlow staying out of range there.
Roumain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roumain wants to clinch up but Kozlow keeps it at a distance.
Kozlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roumain .
Kozlow lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlow loads up on a big right hand but Roumain slips the punch.
Roumain misses with a few strikes there.
Roumain lands a slapping body shot.
Roumain fails to land with a series of punches.
Kozlow throws a lazy uppercut
and Roumain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kozlow misses with a straight right.
Kozlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlow throws a lazy right hand but Roumain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roumain looks to throw the jab but Kozlow is out of range. #T3#
Roumain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozlow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roumain on the side of the head.
Roumain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kozlow is out of range and Roumain settles back down.
Roumain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kozlow throws a hook but Roumain avoids it easily.
A low kick from Kozlow misses
and Roumain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Roumain misses the target.
Roumain swings for the body but Kozlow moves out of range.
Kozlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlow throws a leg kick which misses Roumain 's front leg but catches the back leg as Roumain tries to avoid it.
Kozlow connects with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kozlow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roumain throws a jab when Kozlow was well out of range.
Roumain blocks a head kick by Kozlow. #T4#
Kozlow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roumain to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlow throws a head kick but Roumain moves out of range.
Kozlow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roumain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlow.
Kozlow throws a counter combo.
Kozlow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roumain .
Kozlow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kozlow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roumain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roumain looks to land a right hand but Kozlow moved out of range.
Kozlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Roumain throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.
Roumain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Roumain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlow finds it's way round the side to connect with Roumain 's head.
Roumain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlow.
Kozlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Kozlow.
I think Kozlow 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Krzysztof Kozlow!
Krzysztof Kozlow made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.
Nelson Roumain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens - my opponent did well and clearly took me seriously. Iï¿½ll be back stronger. No one is safe in this division.'.

Event: Byzantium IX
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Kozlow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlow is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kozlow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kozlow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kozlow's head.
Kozlow controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Kozlow is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kozlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlow has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Kozlow is looking for a triangle here but Alvarez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Alvarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Kozlow's head but Kozlow avoids it well.
Alvarez working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Kozlow is defending well.
Kozlow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Alvarez is trying to control. Kozlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kozlow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Kozlow is working from the bottom.
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. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Kozlow's temple.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is thwarting Kozlow's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez prevents Kozlow from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez is trying to drag Kozlow to the mat but Kozlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez has been working on his balance at Paris & Sons Training Yard, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kozlow.#TD#
Alvarez has hold of one of Kozlow's legs. Kozlow is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kozlow trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Kozlow keeps moving. #T1#
Alvarez won't allow Kozlow to sweep him here.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlow keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Kozlow pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kozlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #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.
Kozlow keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kozlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Kozlow's legs - danger averted.
Kozlow is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kozlow tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kozlow drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. #BC2#
Kozlow manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Kozlow drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Kozlow working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez jumps guard but Kozlow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez stalls. #BC2#
Kozlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krzysztof Kozlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlow tries to clinch up.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Kozlow shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlow! But no joy.
Kozlow wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlow.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Kozlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kozlow breaks from the clinch.
Kozlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kozlow manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Kozlow tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krzysztof Kozlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Kozlow.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kozlow is defending well.#TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Kozlow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Kozlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kozlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlow is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kozlow is looking to reverse the position.
Owen Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez landing a few strikes.
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kozlow's legs.
You can see the frustration on Kozlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kozlow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarez'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kozlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kozlow moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Krzysztof Kozlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlow moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Kozlow moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Kozlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlow is trying to stall.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozlow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlow fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into half guard.
Kozlow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlow punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kozlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez 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 for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!

Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
Owen Alvarez 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: Byzantium 4
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlow.
Jab, jab by Kozlow - just one landing.
Reese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reese manages to circle out of the way.
Kozlow scores with a leg kick.
Kozlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlow cracks Reese with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlow scores with a nice head shot.
Kozlow is looking to slow Reese down with leg kicks.
Kozlow scores with a kick to the body.
Kozlow lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reese on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kozlow lands with an uppercut that bounces Reese off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Kozlow lands a jab to Reese's midsection.
Kozlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Kozlow lands a big head kick that sends Reese tumbling to the mat! Kozlow takes a step backwards and waves Reese back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Zayaan Reese has been cut.
Kozlow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Academy Of Catch Wrestling in the buildup to the fight.
Kozlow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reese under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kozlow, as that shot connected. #ROC#Reese is rocked!
Reese avoids the head kick by Kozlow.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kozlow misses with a head kick.
Kozlow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kozlow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Kozlow takes a swing at Reese's ribcage but misses.
Reese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Kozlow lands a big head kick that sends Reese tumbling to the mat! Kozlow takes a step backwards and waves Reese back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reese is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlow finish him?
Kozlow lands a brutal uppercut that launches Reese off his feet! Reese tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - One Four sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson moves forwards but One Four connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from One Four tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but One Four sprawls and moves away.
One Four lands with a nice body kick.

Johnson forces One Four back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from One Four.
One Four is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
One Four is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the body shot from One Four.
One Four is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One Four fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One Four defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
One Four scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for One Four.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
One Four feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson tries to clinch there but One Four circles away.
Testing One Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One Four.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but One Four avoids it well and moves away.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in One Four's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One Four holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. One Four defending well though.
One Four is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson wants to take a breather but One Four is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One Four wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One Four does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is really struggling to control One Four but he's trying to hold on to the position.
One Four is looking to improve his position.
One Four is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
One Four is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One Four is not content to let Johnson control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

One Four darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
One Four looks winded!
One Four is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
One Four pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but One Four is one step ahead there.
One Four sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

One Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but One Four is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Testing One Four will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by One Four, which made it look bad.

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging One Four to the ground. Johnson is now in One Four's guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control but One Four is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is thwarting One Four's attempts to control the position.
One Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One Four is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
One Four is breathing heavily.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but One Four is defending well.
One Four blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

One Four is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
One Four is not content to let Johnson control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
One Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
One Four tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One Four uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and One Four counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
One Four cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
One Four misses with a looping left.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by One Four.
One Four moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
One Four connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
One Four connects with a jab.
One Four lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but One Four pushes him off.
Johnson wants to clinch up but One Four keeps it at a distance.
One Four lands with a right hand.
One Four has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One Four throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
One Four pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but One Four sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One Four throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from One Four.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Testing One Four 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson blocks a head kick by One Four.
Good exchange - One Four coming out on top.
One Four leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
One Four steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
One Four feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyler Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
One Four throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
One Four throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with One Four but One Four pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
One Four feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
One Four connects with a looping right hand.
One Four is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
One Four uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
A jab from One Four misses.
One Four displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
One Four throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One Four fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
One Four lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but One Four sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
One Four scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
One Four lands with a right hand.
One Four connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
One Four moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
One Four darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into One Four's guard.
One Four managing to control the position.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
One Four keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is fighting to break One Four's control of his arms but One Four is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but One Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

One Four looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but One Four is working from the bottom.
One Four really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One Four dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testing One Four comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got One Four 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing One Four!

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