Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Dodgers moves into the clinch.
Dodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Choke.
Dodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Choke avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dodgers presses Choke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dodgers.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choke wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodgers.
Choke is breathing heavily.
Dodgers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dodgers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodgers gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt. #T1#
Choke tries to pull guard but Dodgers holds him up against the cage and eventually Choke drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Choke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.
Dodgers gets through Choke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Dodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Choke or not.
Dodgers is working Choke over against the cage.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
A short left from Dodgers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dodgers lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodgers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choke is working for takedown but Dodgers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Choke is trying to pull guard but Dodgers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Dodgers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Choke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Choke drops to his knees and Dodgers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
A very excited looking Duck Dodgers 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: SYN 1061 Diggs vs Ilmarinen
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Leifsson throws a right hand that Choke ducks under and follows up with a left that Choke also avoids with ease.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Leifsson shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Leifsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Leifsson scores with a four punch combination!
Choke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leifsson throws out the jab.
Leifsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choke.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leifsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Leifsson.
Choke is looking to counter the offense by Leifsson and move into the clinch.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but Choke is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches up against the cage.
Choke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Choke tries to pull guard but Leifsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Choke tries for a takedown but Leifsson manages to get underhooks.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Leifsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Choke is trying to drag Leifsson to the mat but Leifsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Choke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
Choke is breathing heavily.
Leifsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
Choke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leifsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Choke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leifsson to keep the fight standing.
Leifsson cracks Choke with a nice body shot.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Leifsson.
Leifsson presses Choke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leifsson cracks Choke with a nice body shot.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.#T2#
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that Choke shrugs off.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Choke controls his hands.
Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Leifsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Leifsson finds it's target.#CL2#
Leifsson pushes Choke up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body.
Leifsson lands an elbow just above Choke 's eye.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Choke's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Leifsson lands an elbow just above Choke 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Choke takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Choke takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Choke! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Leifsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
An out of breath Leif Leifsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Choke blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Krylov is predictable there #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Krylov fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke lands a couple of elbows.
Krylov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Choke is controlling him.
Choke forces his way into half guard.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
Choke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krylov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krylov pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Krylov defends the submission attempt.
Krylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krylov pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Krylov kicks Choke off and gets back to his feet.
Krylov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Krylov fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke prevents Krylov from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Choke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Krylov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Choke has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krylov lands a nice uppercut.
Krylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Choke is working for takedown but Krylov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Choke is looking for a takedown.
Krylov works on Choke's body with a couple of short punches.
Krylov working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Krylov. #BC2#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choke has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke is breathing heavily.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boris Krylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krylov swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke dodges the punch combination from Krylov. #T2#
Choke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov scores with a nice body kick.
Krylov throws the left hand but Choke avoids the punch easily.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krylov throws a right and a left that Choke avoids nicely.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choke.
Choke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krylov misses with a kick to the body.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krylov sprawls and moves away.
Krylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choke circles away quickly and effectively.
Choke is looking to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch.
Krylov with a nice calf kick.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choke.
As Krylov tries to get set, Choke tries to push him back and clinch up but Krylov manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Krylov misses with a double jab #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Krylov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Choke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Krylov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krylov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Choke.
Choke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krylov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krylov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Choke moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Krylov throws a jab when Choke was well out of range.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krylov sprawls and moves away.
Krylov lands a leg kick that knocks Choke off balance momentarily.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choke fails with the takedown.
Krylov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Krylov fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Choke landing with the ground and pound.
Choke 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.
Choke forces his way into half guard.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Choke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krylov thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Krylov kicks Choke off and gets to his feet.
Krylov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choke is pressing down on Krylov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krylov is holding on for now. #ES2#
Krylov kicks off Choke and gets to his feet.
Krylov throws a body punch but Choke moves out of range.
As Krylov tries to get set, Choke tries to push him back and clinch up but Krylov manages to avoid the attempt.
Choke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choke slips a straight right by Krylov.
Krylov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control. #T1##SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Krylov is defending well.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
Krylov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krylov is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Choke is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Krylov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Choke gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Krylov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Choke lets go of the hold and Krylov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Choke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Choke in his half guard. #SUB#
Choke 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. #T1#
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Choke is controlling him
Choke wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Choke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Choke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but McGuire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGuire. #SUB#
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Choke, up you get! #T3#
McGuire misses with a right hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
McGuire pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control. #T4##SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuire is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke passes to full mount!
Choke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Choke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
McGuire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Choke avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Choke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Choke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Choke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire is trying to buck Choke off.#T2##SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choke fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Choke throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuire's head but McGuire avoids it well.#SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGuire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by McGuire.
Choke looks to move to half guard but instead McGuire has passed into mount! Damn!
Choke throwing hammer fists to the chest of McGuire. What's that going to do exactly?
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choke is looking to sweep but instead, McGuire has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
McGuire wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McGuire pushes past his half guard into mount!
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choke is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
McGuire has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Choke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire connects with a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab.#KD2#
McGuire drops Choke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choke looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Choke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Choke seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Choke dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Choke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position. #SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire preventing the sweep. #SU2#
McGuire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.#T3#
McGuire misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGuire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGuire has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
McGuire gets to his feet - Choke follows without any prompting. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Choke blocks the leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Choke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGuire's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke is looking to advance position but McGuire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Choke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire 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: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Danger misses with a body shot.
Danger misses with a looping left.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Danger misses #TD2#
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Danger's guard.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.#SUB#
Danger has his foot on Choke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Choke works his way back into a safe position though.
Choke won't allow Danger to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Choke uses his free foot to push down on Danger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danger. #SUB2#
Choke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Danger turns into him and now he's in Choke's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danger is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Danger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danger defends it easily.
Danger sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danger preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.
Choke keeping full guard, as Danger tries to pass.
Danger preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danger wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Danger trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
Danger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Danger tries to free his leg and advance position but Choke is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danger defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Choke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Danger has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danger pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Danger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Danger passes into side control!
Choke sneaks back into half guard.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Danger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danger. #TD2#
Choke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Choke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danger is one step ahead there.
Danger passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking for a sweep. Danger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danger is looking to take a break and control but Choke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danger is pressing down on Choke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Choke is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg.
Choke missing with punches from the bottom.
Danger is trying to control. Choke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danger is keen to just control but Choke is a slippery customer.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Choke punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Danger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Danger thows a huge punch but Choke dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Danger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choke landing strikes from the bottom.
Choke is not content to let Danger control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danger pinned against the cage. Danger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
Danny Danger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Danger tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Danger fights it but they end up in guard.
Danger wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David Choke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Danger trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Danger is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Danger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Danger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Choke passes into side control. #SUB2#
Choke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Danger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Choke's guard! Nice work there by Danger!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger is stalling in the full guard.
Danger trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
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 Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL#
Danger closes the distance and pushes Choke back into the cage.
Choke tries to pull guard but Danger holds him up against the cage and eventually Choke drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger. #TD2#
Choke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Danger stays in close to Choke's body and controls the position.
Choke punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Choke looking for subs off his back but Danger has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking to improve his position.
Danger is looking to take a break and control but Choke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Choke gets full guard.#SUB2#
Choke has an active guard here but Danger has managed to pass into half guard.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
Danger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Danger wants to control the pace but Choke is squirming around nicely.
Choke is working to get back to half guard.
Choke keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Choke 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.#SUB#
Danger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Danger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Danger trying to pass the guard but Choke defending well.
Choke wants to improve his position but Danger is controlling well. #SUB2#
Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Danger passes into side control!#T3#
Choke is looking to regain half guard here but Danger keeps moving and retains side control.
Choke is trying to escape the position but Danger is controlling the position.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Choke is refusing to be controlled, as Danger sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danger content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danger is taking a breather. Choke 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Danger throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Danger lands a big head kick that sends Choke tumbling to the mat! Danger takes a step backwards and waves Choke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Danger misses with a straight left.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danger takes a swing at Choke's ribcage but misses.
Danger sets himself, and Choke steps forward looking for the clinch! Danger avoids it this time.
Danger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Danger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Danger shows good takedown defense.
Choke moves in looking to clinch but Danger pushes him off.
Danger throws a lazy right hand but Choke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choke with the counter takedown but Danger avoids it easily.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Choke.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danger circles away.
Choke avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Choke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Danger's guard.#T2#
Danger can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Danger wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Choke is working for a kimura but Danger is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danger is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Choke is working for a kimura but Danger is defending it quite comfortably.
Choke prevents Danger from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danger has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choke is working for a kimura but Danger is defending it quite comfortably.
Danger is pressing down on Choke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Choke pushing down on Danger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Danger wants to control but Choke is keeping busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danger gets back to full guard.
Danger is trying to control the position but Choke postures up. #SUB#
Danger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke is pushing down on Danger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danger is fighting to maintain full guard but Choke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danger won't allow Choke to pass to mount.
Danger trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danger is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger had his way with David Choke in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Danger throws a shot from downtown. Choke moves away and avoids it.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
Danger tries to clinch up but Choke circles away and keeps his distance.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danger falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Danger has wrist control.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.
Danger controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself. #T1#
Choke passes Danger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Danger is looking to control Choke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danger avoid being mounted?
Choke winds up and cracks Danger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Choke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Choke thows a huge punch but Danger dodges it nicely.
Danger gets back to full guard.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danger trying to keep a closed guard but Choke is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Choke throwing strikes from guard but Danger blocks nicely.
Danger has momentary wrist control but Choke slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVR#
Danger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danny Danger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Choke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danger controls the pace.#SUB2#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Choke keeping full guard, as Danger tries to pass.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Choke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Danger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Choke is in trouble now - Danger has advanced to mount!
Danger controlling from mount.
Choke is desperately trying to improve his position but Danger has a good base and remains in mount.
Choke is squirming around, avoiding Danger's attempts to control the action.
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Choke tries to roll over but Danger keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choke moves into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
Danny Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1045 New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##TD#
Randleman tries to sprawl but Choke drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Randleman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Randleman is looking to chop away at Choke's legs.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randleman throws a sloppy head kick and Choke moves out of range easily.
Choke tries to move into range but Randleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randleman leaves Choke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Choke 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.#TD#
Choke drives through with a takedown into Randleman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Randleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Randleman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Randleman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Randleman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Randleman defends easily. #SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle but Randleman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke 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.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle but Randleman pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Choke being controlled here, momentarily.
Choke wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Randleman defends it easily. #SUB#
Choke has his feet on Randleman's thighs here. He's pushed Randleman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Randleman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!

Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Dinapoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Choke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Choke slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Dinapoli. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Choke crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Choke back to his feet!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinapoli is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Choke shoots in and drives through. Dinapoli sprawls well.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Choke has his takedown stuffed
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinapoli's guard.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinapoli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dinapoli wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinapoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Dinapoli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dinapoli manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Dinapoli's guard.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dinapoli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dinapoli has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Dinapoli passes Choke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke is in trouble now - Dinapoli has advanced to mount!
Choke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke regains half guard.
Dinapoli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli 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#
Choke slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Choke misses the target.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choke looks for a takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well.
Joe Dinapoli 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.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinapoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choke with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Choke fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choke.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Choke's leg. Choke is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Choke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Choke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dinapoli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Choke has cracked it and Dinapoli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.

Event: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
McGuire misses with a low kick as Choke jumps back.
Choke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire misses with a body shot. #TD#
McGuire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Choke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke 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.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Choke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choke 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.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choke chips away with some ground and pound.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
Choke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGuire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Choke working for submissions but it's allowed McGuire to get to half guard.
Choke wants to improve his position but McGuire is controlling well. #T2##SUB#
Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McGuire pushes past his half guard into mount! #SU2#
McGuire stands up from mount. Strange move.
Choke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGuire defends well and Choke ends up having to push McGuire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Choke steps away.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Choke tries for a takedown but McGuire manages to get underhooks.
McGuire pushes Choke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Choke's ribs.
Choke tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Choke somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGuire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has McGuire in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
McGuire stands and steps away. Choke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choke blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Choke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire punishes Choke's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choke's head backwards.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Choke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Choke moves away and avoids it.
McGuire cracks Choke with an open hand slap.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
McGuire cracks Choke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Choke to stand back up!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choke moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Choke moves away and avoids it.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##CL#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Choke. Choke maintains the clinch. #TD#
Choke tightens his grip and picks McGuire up, before dumping him to the ground. McGuire manages to land in guard.
Choke wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.#SUB#
Choke drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGuire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGuire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGuire! #REVB##SU2#
McGuire decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Choke momentarily. #T4#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire knocks out Choke with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McGuire before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McGuire picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire 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: SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Martin misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martin is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Choke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Martin trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up.
Choke 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.
Choke tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
Martin trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke.
Martin tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.
Choke 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.
Martin trying to control but Choke postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Choke looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Martin has control of Choke's left arm, preventing Choke from doing any damage.
Choke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Choke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martin doesn't defend quickly enough and Choke has managed to lock this one up! Can Martin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Choke on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Choke!

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randleman as he avoids it easily.
Randleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choke 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.
Choke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randleman sprawls and moves away.
Choke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randleman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Choke scores with a takedown into Randleman's guard.#T1#
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now.
Randleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choke pushing down on Randleman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Randleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Choke tries to pass to full mount but Randleman defends it. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Randleman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Randleman wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well. #T3#
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Choke 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.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Choke thows a huge punch but Randleman dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Randleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Randleman is defending well. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort.
Choke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randleman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randleman has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Randleman. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
Randleman looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randleman circles away.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randy Randleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Randleman feints and then cracks Choke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Choke down.
Randleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Randleman lands with a nice body kick.
Choke fails with the takedown
and Choke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choke staying out of range there.#T2#
Randleman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Randleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Choke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Randleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
A low kick from Randleman misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Randleman's guard. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randleman tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randleman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randleman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randleman sees it coming and defends easily.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke working over Randleman with some ground and pound. Randleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Choke looks to land a strike but Randleman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman managing to control the position.
Randleman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke slips nicely into half guard.
Randleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.
Choke throwing shots but Randleman is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Randleman is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Choke darts in looking for a takedown but Randleman gets double underhooks and turns Choke into the cage.
Choke tries for a takedown but Randleman manages to get underhooks.
Randleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Choke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Randleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Randleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randleman gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
Randleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Randleman lands a big head kick that sends Choke tumbling to the mat! Randleman takes a step backwards and waves Choke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like David Choke 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!
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Randleman counters with a nice right hand that sends Choke toppling to the canvas! Choke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randleman finish him?!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!#T1#
Randleman ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Choke's jaw. Choke's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Randleman does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Randy Randleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Choke shoots in and gets a takedown into Danger's guard.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Danger.#SUB2#
Choke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danger! #REVR##SUB#
Danger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Danger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danger off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Choke is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Danger is defending well though. Choke let's go of the attempt for now.
Choke is hanging on to Danger's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Danger won't enjoy being in this position. Choke looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Danger is tapping - it's over boys! Choke picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Wolf misses with a double jab. #TD#
Choke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolf sprawls well initially but Choke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolf sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wolf is pressing down on Choke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Choke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choke throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Choke 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.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a triangle but Choke pushes his legs off easily.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Wolf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wolf keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Wolf has momentary wrist control but Choke slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choke looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Choke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wolf to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wolf advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Wolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolf controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is looking to advance position but Wolf won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke 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#
Good shot there by Wolf.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke slips a jab from Wolf.#TD#
Choke dives in and scores a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Wolf trying to control the position.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wolf working for a triangle but Choke defends it easily. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wolf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has Wolf in his guard.#REVB#
Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Choke wants to improve his position but instead Wolf has moved into half guard.
Choke manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Choke is striking off his back. Wolf thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Choke postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it. #T3#
Choke passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choke looks up at the clock and then as Wolf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Choke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
Choke working the strikes but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wolf won't allow Choke to pass to mount. #T4#
Wolf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choke's back!
Wolf biding his time, looking for the opening.
Choke is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Wolf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Wolf working for the choke.
Wolf doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
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 David Choke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Choke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Choke working the ground and pound but Wolf is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolf is looking to reverse the position.
Wolf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Choke's best efforts.#SUB2#
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke 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.
Aaron Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a kimura here. Wolf looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Choke wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.

Event: SYN 1003 Hlervu vs Branko II
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Choke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Choke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Susi pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Susi defending well though.
Susi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke. #SUB2#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choke is pressing down on Susi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Susi is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.
Choke wants to pass to mount but Susi is defending the position.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Susi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Susi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Susi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susi stays in close to Choke's body and controls the position.
Susi trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
Susi is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SU#
Susi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Choke wants to clinch.
Susi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Susi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Susi misses the shot to the body.
Choke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A big right from Susi misses.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi scores with a punch to the head.
Susi misses the shot to the body.
Choke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
And Choke tries to counter it with a takedown but Susi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Susi throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Susi sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Susi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Susi!
Choke tries to score with some ground and pound. Susi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Choke swings around for an armbar but Susi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.
Susi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Choke pushes a forearm under Susi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Susi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Dodgers looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Choke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers works on Choke's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Dodgers.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke 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.
Dodgers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Choke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dodgers stalling.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Choke jumps into guard, dragging Dodgers to the mat.
Dodgers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dodgers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Choke!
Dodgers controlling the position easily from mount.
Dodgers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Choke is looking to improve his position but Dodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Dodgers content just to control the position here.
Dodgers prevents Choke from getting the reversal.
Choke gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dodgers passes to full mount!
Choke is looking to improve his position but Dodgers isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Choke regains half guard.#SUB#
Choke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dodgers escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dodgers!
Dodgers is staying tight to Choke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dodgers is continuing to stall.
Choke tries to bench press Dodgers off him but Dodgers keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dodgers is looking to take a break and control but Choke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Choke's face as Dodgers controls the position.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dodgers is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dodgers reverses the position - he's now on top in Choke's guard. #SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dodgers escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodgers taking a breather here.
Choke prevents Dodgers from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dodgers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Dodgers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choke, pushing him back against the cage.
Choke blocks an uppercut.
Choke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Choke tries to score a body lock takedown but Dodgers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choke has Dodgers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dodgers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dodgers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Choke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dodgers pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chokes head.
Choke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dodgers lands a right hand.
Choke jumps guard but Dodgers stands there with Choke around his waist. Choke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duck Dodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dodgers is leaning against Choke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Choke is looking for a takedown.
Dodgers is working Choke over against the cage.
A short right from Dodgers.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Dodgers lands with a right to the head.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dodgers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choke backwards. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Dodgers scores with a shot to the side of Choke's head.
A short left from Dodgers.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dodgers - that landed with a thud.
Dodgers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dodgers gets through Choke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers avoiding damage.
Dodgers taking a breather.
Dodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Choke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
Choke avoids a wild elbow strike from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a shot to the body.
Choke looking for a takedown.
Dodgers pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Dodgers.
Dodgers is struggling to control the position.
Dodgers stalling against the cage.
Choke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dodgers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Choke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Choke avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
Dodgers is leaning against Choke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers lands a big right hand that drops Choke! The killer instinct kicks in and Dodgers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dodgers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 994 Choke vs Capellio
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1##TD#
Choke gets the takedown into side control.
Capellio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Capellio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Capellio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Capellio, who protects the arm well.
Choke working the ground and pound from side control.
Choke 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.
Choke cracks Capellio with a big right hand but Capellio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but Capellio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.
Choke has a closed guard, preventing Capellio from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle but Capellio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Capellio defends it easily.
Capellio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Choke is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Capellio defends easily.
Choke trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Choke has his foot on Capellio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Capellio works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capellio is one step ahead there.
Capellio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Choke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Choke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capellio is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capellio preventing the sweep.
Choke 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#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capellio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Capellio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Choke moves to clinch but Capellio breaks away
and Capellio counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A big left from Capellio misses.
Choke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capellio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Capellio throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Capellio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke. #T4#
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Capellio sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Capellio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Choke clinches up with Capellio and pushes him back against the cage.
Choke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Choke avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Choke jumps guard and drags Capellio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Capellio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capellio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capellio tries to stand but Choke is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Choke slips a straight right by Capellio.
Choke tries to counter by clinching up but Capellio breaks away and moves out of range.
Choke shoots in for a double leg but Capellio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Capellio misses with a hook.
Choke looks for a takedown but Capellio sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Choke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Capellio to the ground. Choke is now in Capellio's guard.

Capellio wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Capellio throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capellio won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Capellio has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Capellio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Capellio is defending well. #T2#
Capellio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Choke has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Capellio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by Capellio.
Choke tries to bench press Capellio off him but Capellio keeps the position.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capellio pulls his head out easily.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capellio tries to stand but can't do so whilst Choke controls his leg. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Capellio wanted to stand there but Choke had control of the position.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capellio passes into half guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Capellio passes into side control!#T4##SU2#
Capellio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Capellio counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke shoots in and drives through. Capellio sprawls well.
It seemed like Capellio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Choke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Capellio 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. 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#
Capellio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choke fails with the takedown
and Choke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Capellio looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke wants to clinch
and Capellio counters with a nice body kick.
Capellio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Capellio throws a jab but it's blocked by Choke.
Capellio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke looks for a takedown but Capellio sprawls well.
Capellio throws a fast counter high kick but Choke manages to duck under it in time.
Choke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capellio.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capellio won't be happy with that.
Choke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Capellio wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Choke is trying to ground and pound but Capellio uses the momentary lack of control by Choke to regain half guard.
Capellio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capellio wants to get back to his feet.
Capellio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke. #T3##SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Capellio looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Capellio! #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Capellio is on top in guard.
Capellio wanted to stand there but Choke had control of the position.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capellio is one step ahead there. #T4#
Capellio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Capellio gets to his feet - Choke follows without any prompting.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke slips under a jab from Capellio.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Capellio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capellio 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Capellio!

Event: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randleman's waist but Randleman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
Choke misses with a takedown
and Randleman counters with a left and a right that stings Choke. #CL#
Choke darts in and clinches Randleman up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Randleman as the two fighters clinch.
Randleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman lands a nice uppercut.
Randleman lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Randleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Choke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randleman scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Choke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Randleman is quick to defend against it.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Randleman lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman 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.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Randleman enables Choke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Randleman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randleman keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke trying to move into half guard but instead Randleman has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Randleman defends easily.
Choke 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#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randleman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Choke.#T3#
Choke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Choke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choke wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Choke keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Randleman slips nicely into half guard.
Randleman controlling the action here.
Choke manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Choke has his foot on Randleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randleman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Choke working for submissions but it's allowed Randleman to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Choke moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Randleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Choke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randleman! But no joy.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke shoots in but Randleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
Choke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman misses with a hook. Choke ducked under it nicely.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choke darts in looking for a takedown but Randleman gets double underhooks and turns Choke into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Randleman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch.
No luck for Choke with that takedown attempt.
Randleman misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Randleman is keeping the position.
Randleman pulls Choke in to control the position.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randleman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Choke has gone for a leg lock! Randleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Choke's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randleman 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. #SUB#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randleman is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choke is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Choke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Randleman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Randleman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Randleman! #REVB#
Randleman takes a little break here. Choke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Choke manages to get back to half guard.
Choke striking from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
Choke strikes from the bottom but Randleman passes into mount! #T4#
Randleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Choke can't escape the position.
Randleman tries to control but Choke wriggling away.
Choke can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Randleman content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Choke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randleman tries to avoid it but Choke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randleman to the ground. Randleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Choke walks into a stiff left hand from Randleman.
Randleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Choke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Randleman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Choke scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Choke takes the fight into the clinch.
Choke is looking for a takedown.#T1##BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Randleman misses.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randleman flicks out a counter leg kick but Choke steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke shoots in but Randleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A lazy body kick from Randleman #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control.
Randleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Randleman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randleman is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke trying to pass the guard but Randleman defending well.
Randleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randleman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Choke wants to free his trapped foot but Randleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Randleman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Choke.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randleman 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.
Choke throws a strike but Randleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Choke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Randleman stacks Choke 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 Randleman!
Choke gets back to half guard.#T4#
Choke is pressing down on Randleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Choke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Randleman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Choke.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Randleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Randleman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB#
Choke wants to hit a sweep here but Randleman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Choke there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Choke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1#
Randleman keeps control of the position as Choke tries to break free.
Choke turns into Randleman and is now in his guard.
Randleman controlling the position.
Choke stands and throws Randleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Randleman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Randleman tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randleman has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randleman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randleman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Randleman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choke working the ground and pound but Randleman is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randleman wants to control but Choke postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randleman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman wants to control but Choke postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke had his way with Randy Randleman in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Choke is looking to clinch.
Randleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Choke is looking to counter the offense by Randleman and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman with the inside leg kick.
Randleman moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Choke has his takedown stuffed
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Randleman tries to sprawl but Choke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randleman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Randleman is retaining full guard.
Randleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Randleman, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Randleman is adopting a defensive guard.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Randleman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choke landing some decent shots from guard.
Choke postures up in Randleman's guard and throws a big left but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Randleman's guard.
Randleman wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well. #T3#
Randleman wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Randleman defending well though.
Randleman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Randleman is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB#
Randy Randleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Randleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randleman has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randleman defends well.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Choke looking for subs off his back but Randleman has passed one foot through into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Randy Randleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 983 Choke vs. Danger
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Danger closes the distance but Choke moves to the side #TD#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke. #SUB2#
Danger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Choke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Danger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Choke keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
Danger preventing the sweep.
Choke being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving.
Danger wants to get up but he can't break Choke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Danger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Danger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danger has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.
Danger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choke is keeping the position for now.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danger tries to free his leg and advance position but Choke is retaining full guard.
Choke keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Choke has his feet on Danger's thighs here. He's pushed Danger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Danger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SYN Supernova XIII
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Randleman misses the target.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Choke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a hook. Choke ducked under it nicely.
Choke goes for a double leg but Randleman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randleman continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Choke moves into range and clinches up with Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman lands a body punch. #TD2#
Choke jumps guard.
Randleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Randleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choke on the ground.#SUB2#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Randleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Choke is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Choke keeping full guard, as Randleman tries to pass. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choke is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randleman has Choke pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randleman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Randleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Randleman is retaining full guard.
Choke keeps trying to improve his position.
Choke throws a strike but Randleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Choke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Randleman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Choke.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Randleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Randleman is defending well. #SUB2#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randleman is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Choke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randleman counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randleman throws a body punch but Choke moves out of range.
Choke feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Randleman misses with a hook #TD2#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Randleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Choke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Randleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randleman throwing a counter right hand but Choke manages to avoid it.
Randy Randleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Randleman misses with a straight right.
Randleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choke.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Choke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Choke slips a jab from Randleman.#T2#
Randleman cracks Choke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randleman misses with a looping right.
Randy Randleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown but Randleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Choke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Randleman.
Randleman jabs Choke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Choke is breathing heavily.
Randleman throws a shot to the body.
Randy Randleman is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Randleman sends Choke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Randleman is motioning to the referee to let Choke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Choke is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Randleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Randleman. That's going to slow Choke down.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense.
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman misses the jab.
Choke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Randleman can pounce on him.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Choke feints the counter takedown.
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Randleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Choke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Randleman sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randleman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Randleman swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Randleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Choke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choke feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Randleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Choke'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.#R3##TD2#
Choke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randleman trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up. #SUB2#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Choke 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.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choke can do to turn this around?
Randleman is trying to control but can't. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman gets full guard.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randleman is controlling Choke's posture.
Choke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randleman's head.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Randleman has wrist control.
Choke won't allow Randleman to sweep him here.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Randleman wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke stands and throws Randleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Randleman defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Randleman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by Randleman.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Choke thows a huge punch but Randleman dodges it nicely.
Randleman tries to get to full guard but Choke has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Choke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Randleman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Choke has cracked it and Randleman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Choke slips a jab from Thomas.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Choke goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Thomas gets through Choke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Choke is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas 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.
Choke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Choke tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Thomas tries to get set, Choke tries to push him back and clinch up but Thomas manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Choke misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choke. #TD#
Choke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Choke asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Choke keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Choke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Choke.
Thomas parries the strikes from Choke easily there. Choke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thomas to escape.
Thomas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Choke is controlling him well.#SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thomas gets back to half guard.#T4#
Choke is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Choke is controlling him well.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Choke in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thomas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Bartz fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choke.
Bartz thuds a left hand into Choke's body.
Bartz thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Bartz fights it but they end up in guard.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke is pushing down on Bartz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bartz is fighting to maintain full guard but Choke has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Bartz is defending well.
Bartz is trying to control but can't.
Bartz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bartz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Bartz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartz is controlling Choke's trapped leg to prevent Choke from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Choke 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! Bartz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Choke gets a double leg takedown into Scott's guard.
Choke postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Choke 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.#SUB2#
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Choke defends easily. #SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Choke defends it easily. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Choke pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott trying to control here. #SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Scott tries to get to full guard but Choke has control of the leg. #SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now. #SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Choke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Choke avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Scott tries to control the position but Choke now has his back. #T3#
Scott trying to control the position but Choke manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Choke is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Scott with him. Scott is trying to defend but Choke has an arm under the chin now! Scott grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bartz throws a leg kick but Choke checks it.
Bartz looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bartz stuffs the takedown.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bartz won't be happy with that.
Bartz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Choke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Bartz is defending well. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bartz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bartz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Choke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bartz wants to pass to mount but Choke is defending the position.
Choke is pressing down on Bartz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Bartz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bartz escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bartz trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bartz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bartz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartz wants to stand but Choke has his arm trapped.
Choke throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Choke manages to get back to half guard.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choke is keeping the position for now.
Bartz wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bartz wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke trying to strike off his 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 David Choke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Choke moves out of range as Bartz throws a body kick.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bartz misses with a wild body shot.
Choke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bartz jabs at Choke's body.
Bartz misses with a straight left.
Bartz misses with a looping left.
Bartz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke moves out of range as Bartz throws a body kick.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Bartz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bartz misses the target.
Bartz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Choke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choke. That did some damage!#TD#
Choke drives through with a takedown into Bartz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Choke postures up in Bartz's guard and throws a big left but Bartz blocks it. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bartz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bartz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bartz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bartz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Choke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choke stands and throws Bartz's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartz, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Bartz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Choke.
Choke is trying to ground and pound but Bartz uses the momentary lack of control by Choke to regain half guard. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Choke is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bartz reverses the position - he's now on top in Choke's guard.
Bartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bartz uses it to pass to side control.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Bartz wants to stand but Choke is controlling his arm.
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Choke moves out of range of the strikes.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Bartz is quick to defend against it.
Bartz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Bartz avoids it well and moves away.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Bartz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Choke moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartz.
Good exchange - Bartz coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartz wants it to stay on the feet.
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bartz's waist but Bartz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.#T1#
Bartz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartz is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartz trying to keep a closed guard but Choke is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Choke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bartz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Choke wants to improve his position but instead Bartz has moved into half guard.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Bartz has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Bartz seems content to control.#T2##SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartz trying to mount his opponent but Choke defends it. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choke punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke looking for subs from the bottom but Bartz mounts him!
Bartz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Choke to take his back!
Choke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bartz. #T3#
Choke tries to break free.
Bartz doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartz is trying to keep Choke in close. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bartz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bartz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Choke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bartz has passed into half guard! #T4#
Bartz trying to control the pace.
Choke wants to sweep but Bartz has passed to side control!
Choke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bartz controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke wants to improve his position but Bartz is controlling well. #SUB#
Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bartz pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Bartz really 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.#R4#
A jab from Bartz misses.
Bartz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bartz throws a body punch but Choke moves out of range.
Choke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartz.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bartz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartz misses with an uppercut.
Bartz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Choke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartz swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bartz sprawls and moves away.
Bartz works Choke's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Bartz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bartz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bartz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bartz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Choke's best efforts.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bartz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bartz controlling the position for now.
Bartz wants to control but Choke is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bartz sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bartz wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartz defending well though.
Bartz trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bartz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bartz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bartz makes his way to full guard, as Choke worked for a kimura. #T4#
Choke wants to pass the guard but Bartz is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartz misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Bartz is predictable there #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartz keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that David Choke 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!#R5#
Choke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bartz feints a counter leg kick.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Choke counters with a single leg into guard. Bartz didn't expect that. #SUB#
Choke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bartz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bartz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bartz! #REVB#
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bartz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bartz trying to control the position but Choke is working away.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
Choke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bartz's best efforts.#SUB#
Choke with the active half guard here but Bartz passes nicely into side control.#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.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Bartz trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke manages to get back to half guard.
Bartz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Choke wants to improve his position but Bartz is controlling well. #SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bartz uses it to pass to side control.
Choke tries to buck Bartz off but Bartz is having none of it.
Bartz controlling from side mount.
Choke tries to buck Bartz off but Bartz is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Choke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bartz's best efforts.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bartz wants to pass the guard but Choke is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Bartz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Bartz.
I think Bartz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Choke moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Choke with the counter takedown but Lomax avoids it easily.#CL#
Lomax clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Lomax has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Choke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lomax regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke postures up in Lomax's guard and throws a big left but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax is controlling Choke's posture.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choke pushing down on Lomax's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lomax is looking to control Choke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lomax avoid being mounted?
Lomax is positioning himself well to prevent Choke advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Choke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lomax could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Choke has cracked it and Lomax is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Vincent Lomax stepped up to the mic, saying 'God dammit'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Kennedy 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Montgomery misses the jab.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montgomery manages to circle out of the way.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Montgomery backs away, Choke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Choke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Choke avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choke postures up in Montgomery's guard and throws a big left but Montgomery blocks it.
Choke 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#
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choke is in close to Montgomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Choke passes Montgomery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke works his way into full mount!
Montgomery is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Choke has taken his back. #SUB#
Choke is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Montgomery is defending well though. Choke let's go of the attempt for now.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Choke tightening his grip on Montgomery, looking for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Choke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Choke throws strikes from the back but Montgomery rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Montgomery.
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!
Montgomery keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Choke looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Montgomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke advances to half guard. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Choke in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Montgomery tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Choke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy misses with the body kick#TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Kennedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennedy defending well though.
Kennedy is doing well to control the position and prevent Choke from advancing to side control.
Kennedy wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kennedy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB#
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Kennedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Choke looking for subs off his back but Kennedy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Choke is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Choke is having none of it.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
Choke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Choke.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Kennedy defends it easily. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle here but Kennedy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Choke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kennedy's best efforts.#SUB#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Choke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kennedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kennedy's back!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kennedy reverses the position brilliantly into Choke's guard! #SUB#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kennedy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kennedy takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennedy.
Kennedy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kennedy connects with a knee to the head.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Kennedy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennedy after a bit of a struggle.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke can't get the takedown. #T1#
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Choke.
Choke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennedy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choke avoids it.
Kennedy lands with a right to the head.
Choke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Choke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kennedy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Leonzar Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Choke's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Choke! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Leonzar Kennedy!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Choke dives in and grabs Torsten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torsten pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
A lazy left from Torsten finds it's target.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke.
Choke shoots in and drives through. Torsten sprawls well.
Torsten misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torsten won't be happy with that.

Torsten explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Choke gets a 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.#SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torsten has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Choke looks to land a strike but Torsten avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Choke 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.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torsten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Torsten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Choke has his foot on Torsten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torsten works his way back into a safe position though.
Torsten advances to half guard.
Choke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Torsten prevents Choke from improving his position.
Well, if Torsten is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
Choke manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Torsten defends it easily.
Torsten wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving. #SUB#
Choke has his foot on Torsten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torsten works his way back into a safe position though.
Torsten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Choke 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##SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torsten is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torsten has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torsten controlling the position well.
Torsten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torsten regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Torsten has wrist control.
Choke preventing the sweep.
Torsten can't keep his opponent in guard - Choke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Choke trying to mount his opponent but Torsten defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torsten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke.
Torsten tries to get to full guard but Choke has control of the leg. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort.
Torsten gets back to full guard.
Torsten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Torsten controlling from the top position.
Torsten trying to stand up but can't free himself from Choke's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Torsten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choke shoots for a takedown but Torsten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torsten misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke. #T1#
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Torsten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Choke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Choke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torsten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torsten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Choke. Choke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torsten sizes up Choke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Choke misses with a takedown
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Torsten feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Choke sprawling to the canvas! Choke rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torsten finish him?! #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torsten counters with a left to the body.
Torsten misses the jab.
Choke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torsten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Choke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Torsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torsten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Torsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Torsten throws a lazy right hand but Choke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Torsten misses its intended target.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torsten.
Torsten misses with a wild body shot.
Choke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torsten misses with an uppercut.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Choke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torsten punishes Choke's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Torsten misses with a double jab.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Torsten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torsten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Torsten.
Torsten cracks a nice hook into Choke's ribs.#T1#
Choke takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Torsten sends Choke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Torsten is motioning to the referee to let Choke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torsten fakes the body blow, causing Choke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Choke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Baldur Torsten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Lomax as he connects with a hook.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lomax defends it well.
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lomax as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Lomax has Choke up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Choke jumps into guard, dragging Lomax to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomax is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Choke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Choke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lomax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomax has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Choke working for a triangle but Lomax defends it easily. #SUB2#
Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomax defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lomax escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke is trying to improve his position.
Choke is still trying to improve position.
Lomax controls the position from side control.#T3#
Choke is trying to improve his position.
Lomax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choke keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Choke's face as Lomax controls the position.
Choke is not content to let Lomax control the position.
Lomax is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Choke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lomax wants to control but Choke is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lomax controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Choke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lomax pulls his head out easily.
Choke wants to improve his position but Lomax is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke manages to get to full guard.
Lomax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lomax passes into side 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 Vincent Lomax will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Choke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Choke slips under a jab from Lomax.
Choke with the counter takedown but Lomax avoids it easily.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Lomax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lomax pinned against the cage. Lomax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vincent Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
Choke looks for a takedown but Lomax sprawls well.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Choke moves away from the strike by Lomax.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lomax lands a jab to Choke's midsection.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
Choke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lomax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Choke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
Choke feints a counter leg kick.#T2##TD2#
Choke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Choke postures up in Lomax's guard and throws a big left but Lomax blocks it.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Lomax pulls Choke in close to his closed guard and prevents Choke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Lomax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura here.
Choke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lomax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Lomax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Choke 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort.
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lomax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Choke wants to advance to full mount but Lomax doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Choke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Choke fails with the takedown
and Lomax counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lomax misses with an uppercut.
Lomax throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choke shoots in but Lomax avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choke.
Vincent Lomax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Lomax misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lomax won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB2#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Lomax is defending well. #SUB2#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomax, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lomax has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by Lomax.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
David Choke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Choke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lomax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choke on the ground.
Choke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Choke punching from the bottom.
Choke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Choke wants to get back to full guard but Lomax has passed into side control.
Choke is trying to work for a sweep but Lomax has mounted him!
Lomax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lomax has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Choke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lomax controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choke swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lomax controlling from mount.
Choke can't escape the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Choke 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.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomax is retaining full guard.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but David Choke just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Lomax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke. #TD2#
Choke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lomax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lomax has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Lomax going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T1#
Choke throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Choke misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lomax has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Lomax is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Lomax is defending well.
Choke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lomax sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Choke passes the guard and advances to mount!
Choke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Choke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lomax has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lomax!
Choke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomax manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lomax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Choke wants to free his trapped foot but Lomax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lomax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke.
Lomax tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.#T4#
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Choke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomax defends it well. #SUB2#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lomax is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nice defenses there by Choke.
Choke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lomax counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Choke gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Lomax.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chokes head.
Lomax struggles to land a body shot inside as Choke controls his hands.
Lomax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1##TD2#
Choke drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lomax is aware though and is defending well.
Choke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomax's guard. #REVB#
Lomax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Lomax is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lomax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lomax keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Choke connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Choke 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.
Choke passes Lomax's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lomax is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomax defends it well. #SUB2#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomax sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lomax actively working from the bottom here.
Choke is looking to advance position but Lomax won't allow it.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Lomax defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lomax wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!
Vincent Lomax was interviewed post fight and said 'God dammit'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD#
Choke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Ochoa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ochoa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has Ochoa in his guard.#REVB#
Choke looking for a sweep. Not yet Choke, not yet. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ochoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Choke is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ochoa rolls with it to try and escape but Choke cranks on the arm and Ochoa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Choke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lomax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lomax connects with a body shot.
Lomax misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Choke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is working for takedown but Lomax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Choke looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lomax obliges.
Choke is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Lomax.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lomax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Choke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lomax walks away with a smile on his face. Choke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lomax throws a monster overhand right that drops Choke! Lomax follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lomax!
Vincent Lomax opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy 4
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
Choke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Choke takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Kennedy pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kennedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Kennedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Choke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Kennedy is quick to defend against it.
Choke defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
Choke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Choke moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Kennedy is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Choke shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choke with a poor takedown
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choke has a takedown stuffed.
Kennedy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Choke moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Choke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.#SUB#
Kennedy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennedy has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennedy defends well.#SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kennedy passes into side control. #T4#
Kennedy gets to mount! Choke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kennedy controlling his opponent.
Choke tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Kennedy controlling from the full mount.
Choke is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonzar Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
That's time! Choke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Choke or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy, which made it look bad.
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Choke at a distance. #CL2#
Kennedy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Choke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kennedy after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke avoiding damage as Kennedy throws knees to the body.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Choke avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chokes head.
Kennedy lands a good knee to the midsection. Choke won't want to take too many of those.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Choke takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Kennedy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Kennedy landing knees to the head.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Choke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy has Choke pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Choke is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kennedy - that's hurt Choke badly! Oh, another knee lands and Choke is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Choke doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Leonzar Kennedy!
Leonzar Kennedy is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Choke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edwards did well to prevent Choke getting side control.
Edwards tries to kick Choke off but Choke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edwards holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Edwards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Choke is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Choke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Edwards defend it? Choke steps over the head and cranks it - Edwards is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Choke 3
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Choke throws a low kick but Torsten avoids it.
Torsten thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD2#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torsten won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Torsten is trying to control Choke's posture but Choke avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torsten is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten defending against the ground and pound.
Torsten controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Torsten gets back to half guard.
Choke thows a huge punch but Torsten dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Torsten is defending well.
Torsten tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torsten defends it well. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Torsten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Choke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Choke is thwarting Torsten's attempts to control the position.
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Torsten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torsten is keeping the position for now.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Torsten.#SUB2#
Choke 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.
Choke preventing the sweep.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torsten is keeping the position for now.
Torsten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Torsten working a defensive guard here.
Torsten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choke on the ground.
Choke preventing the sweep. #T3#
Choke throws an elbow that misses. Torsten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Choke's guard. Nice move by Torsten!#REVR##SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torsten passes into side control.
Choke is letting Torsten control him for a moment.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torsten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Choke is letting Torsten control him for a moment.
Choke tries to bench press Torsten off him but Torsten keeps the position.
Torsten is staying tight to Choke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Torsten has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Choke is being controlled here.
Choke is not content to let Torsten control the position.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
Choke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torsten pulls his head out easily.
Choke manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Choke working for a triangle but Torsten defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torsten manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Torsten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choke has time to react.
Torsten lands with a cross.
Torsten misses with a head kick.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Choke moves into the clinch.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Torsten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten lands a right hand. #TD2#
Choke successfully pulls guard.
Choke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torsten controls the pace.
Torsten wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving.
Torsten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torsten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Torsten slips nicely into half guard.
Choke punching from the bottom.
Choke gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torsten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torsten trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torsten swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Torsten looking to control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torsten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torsten pulls Choke in close to his closed guard and prevents Choke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torsten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torsten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torsten wants to get back to his feet but Choke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torsten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there. #T3#
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torsten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Choke pushes down on Torsten's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Choke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
David Choke has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torsten wants to get back to full guard.
Torsten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Torsten is trying to stand up here but Choke is controlling him well.
Torsten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Torsten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Torsten is looking for a sweep. Choke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torsten still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torsten has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Torsten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choke keeps working.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Choke trying to remain calm as Torsten controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torsten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Choke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torsten looks to throw the jab but Choke is out of range.
Choke wants to counter with a clinch but Torsten pushes him away.
Torsten lands a nice shot that snaps Choke's head back.
A swing and a miss from Torsten.
Choke has his takedown stuffed
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torsten's guard.#SUB2#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Torsten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torsten manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Torsten's guard.
Torsten controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself. #T1#
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torsten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torsten controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself.
Torsten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choke's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torsten defends it easily.
Torsten wants to pass the guard but Choke is keeping the position.
Torsten trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Torsten has passed into side control.
Choke tries to bench press Torsten off him but Torsten keeps the position. #T2#
Torsten moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Choke tries to buck Torsten off but Torsten is having none of it.
Torsten wants to control but Choke is keeping him busy.
Torsten taking a breather here.
Torsten trying to control the position but Choke is working away.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torsten trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Torsten trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Choke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Torsten not doing much here.
Choke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torsten's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Choke looking for a triangle here. Torsten is fighting it but it looks tight! Choke pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Torsten is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Peterson moves to clinch but Choke breaks away #TD#
and Choke counters with a single leg into guard. Peterson didn't expect that.
Choke advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Choke is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Choke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peterson is avoiding damage well.
Choke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peterson tries to improve position but can't.
Choke prevents Peterson from escaping the position.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Choke with the ground and pound but Peterson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Peterson is trying to stand back up but Choke is controlling him #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Peterson defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Peterson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Peterson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Peterson trying to control here.
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Peterson defends the submission attempt.
Choke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peterson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but Peterson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Peterson. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Choke wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Choke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Choke 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##SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Peterson lands a left and a right that send Choke crashing to the mat, dazed. Peterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Peterson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Choke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peterson to the mat. Peterson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Choke stops Peterson from standing up.
Peterson controlling the position.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Peterson is pulling down on Choke's head to control his posture.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choke throws a strike but Peterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Choke has an active guard here but Peterson has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.
Peterson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Choke gets back to full guard.
Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Choke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peterson passes into side control.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choke keeps working. #SU2#
Peterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Choke won't allow Peterson to get back to his feet.
Choke preventing the sweep.
Choke throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Peterson is trying to control the position but Choke postures up. #T3#
Choke postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it. #ES2#
Peterson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Choke off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Choke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Choke or not.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Choke controls his hands.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Choke's head. #TD#
Choke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peterson regains guard.

Peterson wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peterson is looking to clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Choke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Choke staying out of range there.#CL2#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Choke against the cage.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Choke controls his hands.
Choke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Choke moves away and avoids it.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peterson sprawls and moves away.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Choke slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choke circles away quickly and effectively.
Choke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choke moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson looks to clinch #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well.
Choke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Choke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peterson is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Peterson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Peterson tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.
Choke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Peterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
Choke working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Peterson's thigh. Peterson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Choke is looking to pass into half guard but Peterson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peterson is in guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Peterson is sitting in close to Choke's body. Choke has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Peterson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Peterson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Choke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Choke!

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Choke slips under a jab.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Choke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bautista but Bautista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bautista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bautista thuds his right hand into Choke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Choke slips under a jab.
Choke unleashes a big counter combination but Bautista bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bautista, as that shot connected.
Choke avoids a kick to the body.
Choke avoids a kick to the body.
Bautista misses with a looping left.#T1##TD2#
Choke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bautista to the mat! Bautista manages to get full guard.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Bautista is retaining full guard.
Bautista seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bautista has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Bautista is keeping the position.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses.
Bautista pulls Choke in close to prevent any damage.
Bautista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Bautista's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choke advances position into side control!#T2#
Choke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bautista is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Choke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bautista is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Choke yanks on the arm and Bautista is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Choke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 2
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Choke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torsten.
Choke 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.
Torsten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torsten wants it to stay on the feet.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choke was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Choke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choke fails to land the takedown.
Choke looks to land a right hand but Torsten moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke moves away from the strike by Torsten.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Torsten gets tackled into the cage by Choke. Choke maintains the clinch.
Choke blocks a body shot from Torsten. #T1#
Choke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torsten prevents the takedown attempt.
Torsten lands a body shot.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torsten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torsten pushes Choke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Choke is breathing heavily.
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Torsten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torsten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Torsten cracks Choke with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Torsten as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torsten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torsten lands with a left to the head.
Choke avoiding damage as Torsten throws knees to the body.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Torsten 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.
Torsten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torsten pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Choke controls his hands. #BC2#
Torsten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.#KD2#
Torsten drops Choke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choke looks back up at him and smiles so Torsten waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Choke is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Torsten throws a head kick that misses.
Choke tried to counter with a leg kick but Torsten avoided it.
Torsten throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Choke as he checks the leg kick.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Torsten clobbers Choke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Choke.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Torsten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Torsten misses the target.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Choke misses with a takedown
and Torsten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choke thinking.
A big right from Torsten misses.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baldur Torsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Torsten jabs Choke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torsten scores with a hook.
Torsten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Torsten looks to land a left hand but Choke moved out of range nicely.
Choke tries to clinch but Torsten is having none of it.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torsten circles away.
It seemed like Torsten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torsten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Choke.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Torsten avoids it well and moves away.
Choke slips a jab from Torsten.
Torsten cracks Choke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke checks a leg kick.
Choke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Choke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torsten lands a really nice looking cross but Choke seems unphased. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Torsten misses the target.
Torsten cracks Choke with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Lomax pushes Choke up against the cage in a clinch.
Choke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lomax fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomax throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Choke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomax is retaining full guard.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke is fighting to break Lomax's control of his arms but Lomax is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lomax has control of Choke's left arm, preventing Choke from doing any damage.
Lomax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Choke postures up in Lomax's guard and throws a big left but Lomax blocks it.
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lomax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomax pulls Choke in to control the position.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lomax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Lomax is keeping the position.
Choke 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Lomax throws a front kick that sends Choke stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Lomax gets a clinch.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Lomax manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomax tries to land knees in the clinch but Choke avoids the damage to the body.
Choke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lomax pulls him back up using the underhooks. #KD2#
Lomax drops Choke with a big knee straight up the middle! Choke is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Choke is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Lomax closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lomax can't find room to land a body shot as Choke controls the action.
Choke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lomax after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Choke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Choke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lomax stopping the sweep attempt from Choke.
Lomax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lomax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomax has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Lomax defends easily. #SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lomax slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lomax slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Choke.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
Choke missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lomax prevents Choke from improving his position.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
Choke wants to get back to full guard but Lomax has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lomax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Choke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice body kick from Lomax.
Lomax throws a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Choke 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.
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking to advance position but Lomax won't allow it. #SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choke throwing shots but Lomax is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomax sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomax defends it well.
Choke 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#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Lomax is defending well. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Lomax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lomax wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Lomax is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lomax tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choke in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lomax tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
The defeated Vincent Lomax had this to say: 'God dammit'.

Event: SMASH: McCarty vs Dankovich
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1##CL#
Peterson has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Peterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Choke can't get the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Choke 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.
Peterson pushes Choke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Choke avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
George Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson connects with a combination that backs up Choke into the cage. Peterson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Choke's guard. Choke is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Peterson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Peterson!
George Peterson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, George Peterson waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Choke checks the leg kick.
Van Buren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Buren wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Choke avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren keeps Choke at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke shoots for a takedown but Van Buren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Buren. Choke shrugs it off though.
Van Buren swings for the body but Choke moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Van Buren lands an uppercut.
Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Van Buren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Van Buren clinches with his opponent.
Choke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Buren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Choke ducks down to avoid it.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Choke's body. Choke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Choke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Van Buren. #T2#
Choke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Buren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Buren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Buren throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Buren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren lands a left hand.
Van Buren is working Choke over against the cage.
Choke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Buren walks away with a smile on his face. Choke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke.
Choke shoots in but Van Buren avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL2#
Van Buren forces Choke back against the cage and clinches.
Choke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Buren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Buren lands with a left to the head.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Buren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
Van Buren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Buren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choke blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Van Buren on the inside.
Van Buren lands a nice uppercut.
Van Buren lands a shot to the body.
Choke avoids the elbow strike from Van Buren, against the cage. #TD#
Choke drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Buren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Van Buren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choke's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Choke has an active guard here but Van Buren has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Buren trying to control the pace.
Van Buren tries to pass to full mount but Choke defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Choke avoids it.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Choke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Choke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Van Buren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Choke. Choke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren thuds his shin into the meat of Choke's side.
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Buren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Buren misses with a hook #TD#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Van Buren pulls Choke in close to prevent any damage.
Van Buren 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.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Choke is looking to advance position but Van Buren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Choke flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Van Buren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Choke is looking to improve his position but Van Buren isn't that keen on the idea.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Buren looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choke tries to reverse the position but Van Buren maintains control.
Choke 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.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
Choke is pressing down on Van Buren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Choke wants to hit a sweep here but Van Buren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Choke there!
Van Buren looking to control but Choke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Choke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Choke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Van Buren controlling from the full mount.
Choke is looking to get to half guard.
Van Buren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Buren is continuing to stall.#T4#
Choke is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Buren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Choke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke tries to roll over but Van Buren keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Buren has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Buren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Buren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Van Buren is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Buren defends it well.
Van Buren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Van Buren is defending well.
Van Buren is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Buren moves into full guard.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Van Buren.
Van Buren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Buren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Buren has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Van Buren sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Van Buren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Buren has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Buren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Choke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Buren passes into half guard.
Choke missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Buren tries to pass to full mount but Choke defends it.
Van Buren prevents Choke from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Choke looking for subs off his back but Van Buren has passed one foot through into half guard.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Choke has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Van Buren. Oh but Choke has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Van Buren goes limp - he's gone! Choke jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Choke!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Choke dives in for a single leg takedown but Torsten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Choke's elbow.
Torsten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Choke tries to pull guard but Torsten holds him up against the cage and eventually Choke drops back down to his feet.
Torsten scores with a shot to the side of Choke's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Torsten 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.
Torsten working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Torsten manages to break the clinch.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Torsten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torsten with a nice cross.
Torsten throws a looping overhand right but Choke ducks down to avoid it.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torsten replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Choke blocks it well.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Choke off balance momentarily.#T1#
Torsten looks to throw the jab but Choke is out of range.
Baldur Torsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Choke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torsten keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Torsten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torsten trying to control the position.
Torsten wants to sweep but no luck.
Torsten trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Torsten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Torsten working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Choke 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.
Torsten is trying to control the position but Choke postures up.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Torsten.
Choke postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baldur Torsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torsten wants to slow Choke down by chopping away at his legs.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Torsten is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Choke needs to keep his hands up - Torsten had a free shot at his head there.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Torsten. That snapped Choke's head back.
Choke avoids the body shot from Torsten.
Torsten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torsten misses with a right hand #CL#
and Choke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Choke is breathing heavily.
Torsten is working Choke over against the cage.
A short right from Torsten.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Torsten. #T4##BC2#
Torsten breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choke's head.
Choke checks a low kick from Torsten.
Torsten tries to land a front kick but Choke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torsten misses with a hook. Choke ducked under it nicely.
Torsten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torsten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Choke scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.
Torsten controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Torsten.
Torsten throws a hook but Choke blocks it.
Choke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torsten.
As Torsten backs away, Choke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Torsten misses with a body punch #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Torsten is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Choke 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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torsten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
David Choke 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.
Torsten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Torsten advances to half guard.
Torsten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Choke is looking for a sweep. Torsten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torsten pulls his head out easily.
Torsten content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torsten passes the guard and advances to mount!
Choke is desperately trying to improve his position but Torsten has a good base and remains in mount.
Choke regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Torsten seems content to control.#SUB#
Choke with the active half guard here but Torsten passes nicely into side control.
Choke is being controlled here. #T2#
Choke is trying to improve his position.
Torsten controls the position.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Torsten trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke is trying to escape the position but Torsten is controlling the position.
Torsten wants to control but Choke is keeping him busy.
Choke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torsten's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Choke being controlled here, momentarily.
Torsten trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Torsten content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle here but Torsten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Choke is being controlled here.
Choke misses with a strike from the bottom.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Torsten controlling the position from side mount.
Choke is not content to let Torsten control the position. #T4#
Choke tries to buck Torsten off but Torsten is having none of it.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Torsten taking a breather here.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
Choke seems a little lost for a moment, as Torsten dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke tries to buck Torsten off but Torsten is having none of it.
Torsten is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Choke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Torsten decides to stand up, so the ref orders Choke to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Torsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Choke checks a leg kick nicely.
Choke checks a leg kick.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Torsten.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torsten.
Torsten throws a body punch but Choke moves out of range.
Baldur Torsten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Choke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torsten pinned against the cage. Torsten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A low kick from Torsten is predictable there #TD#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
Torsten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torsten has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Torsten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torsten manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Torsten's guard.
Torsten is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Choke 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. #T2#
Torsten is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Torsten looking for a guillotine here but Choke defends easily. #ES2#
Torsten is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torsten to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Torsten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choke tries to pull guard but Torsten holds him up against the cage and eventually Choke drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Torsten.
Choke prevents a body shot from Torsten. #T3#
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Choke controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torsten.
Torsten prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torsten lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torsten lands a body shot.
Torsten lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torsten.
Torsten is working Choke over against the cage.
Torsten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Torsten.
Torsten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Torsten cracks Choke with a nice 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!
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Choke wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Torsten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torsten digs a good hook to Choke's body. #T4#
Choke moves out of range as Torsten throws a body kick.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torsten 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.
Torsten throws a hook but Choke blocks it.
Baldur Torsten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torsten throws a body kick that misses.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten scores with a shot to the body.
Torsten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torsten with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Sonni
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Choke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonni's waist but Sonni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choke off to one side.
Sonni misses with a left hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Sonni trying to control the position.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonni is retaining full guard.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Sonni is keeping the position.
Choke 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#
Choke has gone for a leg lock! Sonni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Choke's guard.#REVB#
Sonni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving. #SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sonni pushing down on Choke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sonni prevents Choke from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonni pulls his head out easily.
Choke is looking to get back to full guard here but Sonni has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sonni working the head with strikes.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sonni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sonni tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.
Choke is thwarting Sonni's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Choke prevents Sonni from improving his position.
Sonni trying to control from the bottom.
Sonni is looking for a sweep. Choke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sonni preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sonni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonni defending well though. #T3#
Choke throwing shots but Sonni is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Sonni defends the submission attempt.
Choke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sonni controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Sonni is defending it quite comfortably.
Sonni is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sonni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonni trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sonni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sonni manages to circle out of the way.
Sonni tests Choke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sonni as he avoids it easily.
Sonni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Choke's front leg but catches the back leg as Choke tries to avoid it.
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sonni as he avoids it easily.
Sonni connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choke. That did some damage!
Sonni with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Choke wants to clinch up but Sonni keeps it at a distance.
Sonni throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Choke.
Sonni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sonni throws out a leg kick but Choke moves out of range and Sonni only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Choke or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonni, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sonni! #T2#
Sonni is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sonni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura but Sonni is defending well. #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sonni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by Sonni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sonni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Choke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonni remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Choke is not content to let Sonni control the position.
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Choke looks to move to half guard but instead Sonni has passed into mount! Damn!
Sonni lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonni trying to control but Choke is having none of it.
Choke working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sonni.
Sonni controlling from mount.
Choke is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sonni looking to secure an arm triangle but Choke defends it well. #T4#
Sonni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sonni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sonni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choke keeps working. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sonni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Choke.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sonni stuffs the takedown.
Sonni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Choke takes a step back to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choke.
Choke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Choke's front leg but catches the back leg as Choke tries to avoid it.
Sonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Sonni tries to get set, Choke tries to push him back and clinch up but Sonni manages to avoid the attempt.
Sonni wants to land a leg kick but Choke is out of range. #TD#
Choke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses.
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Choke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Choke advances position into side control!
Sonni tries to buck Choke off but Choke is having none of it.
Sonni can't do much from the bottom here.
Sonni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Choke prevents Sonni from improving his position.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonni defending well though. #SUB2#
Sonni actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sonni is trying to get back to full guard.
Choke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Choke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Choke lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Sonni working a defensive guard here.
Choke won't allow Sonni to sweep him here.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonni is keeping the position for now.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonni has wrist control.
Choke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
Sonni 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#
Sonni uses his free foot to push down on Choke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choke.
Choke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sonni biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sonni is looking to control Choke but Choke is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Choke tries to roll but Sonni sticks to his back.
Choke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke wants to escape the position.
Choke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sonni trying to control but Choke is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yka Sonni really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Choke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sonni's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sonni's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Choke defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Choke with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sonni to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni throws a leg kick #TD#
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sonni's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonni is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sonni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sonni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sonni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Choke postures up.
Choke distracts Sonni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Choke avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Choke slips nicely into half guard.
Sonni trying to control from the bottom.
Sonni is trying to stand.
Choke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonni's head.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Sonni is defending well. #SUB2#
Sonni looking for submissions off his back.
Sonni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Choke scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sonni is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sonni's thigh. Sonni counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sonni is trying to control the position but Choke postures up. #SUB2#
Sonni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Sonni.
Sonni working a defensive guard here.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Choke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sonni makes his way to full guard, as Choke worked for a kimura.
Sonni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Choke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke had his way with Yka Sonni in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Choke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke tries to counter with a takedown but Sonni is quick to defend against it.
Sonni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sonni sprawls well. Sonni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonni feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni is looking to slow Choke down with leg kicks. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonni.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Choke saw that one coming.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sonni sprawls and moves away.
Yka Sonni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonni to score with a decent uppercut.
Choke is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Sonni.
Choke moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonni.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##TD#
Choke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sonni napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sonni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Choke is trying to ground and pound but Sonni uses the momentary lack of control by Choke to regain half guard.
Sonni trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Sonni is defending well.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonni controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sonni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sonni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sonni has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sonni tries to free his leg and advance position but Choke is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Choke working for submissions but it's allowed Sonni to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Sonni 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.
Sonni is pressing down on Choke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Choke is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonni prevents Choke from improving his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yka Sonni! Yka Sonni retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Yka Sonni, 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: CMMA 185
Date: Nov 18, 2021

#R1#
O’Neill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O’Neill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O’Neill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke.
O’Neill is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Choke 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.
O’Neill is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but O’Neill still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, O’Neill has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Choke throws a few strikes from the bottom but O’Neill takes advantage and mounts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O’Neill controlling the pace for now.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
Choke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O’Neill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O’Neill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
O’Neill stopping the sweep attempt from Choke.
Choke keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but O’Neill defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O’Neill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O’Neill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choke on the ground.#SUB2#
Choke is looking for a triangle but O’Neill pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O’Neill is stalling in the full guard.
O’Neill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
O’Neill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O’Neill has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.
O’Neill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Choke has his feet on O’Neill's thighs here. He's pushed O’Neill off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! O’Neill screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: CMMA 168 Lafayette v Schrute
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Choke staying out of range there.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Choke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Junior.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Junior.
Trimagasi Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
A cross from Junior lands.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Junior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Junior throws a low kick but Choke avoids it.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a jab when Choke was well out of range.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior connects with a nice looking jab. #KD2#
Junior sends Choke crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Junior is motioning to the referee to let Choke up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!#T1#
Junior throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Choke seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Junior is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Choke!

Event: CMMA 157 Skellington v Arcot
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choke avoids it.
Choke is working for takedown but Corleone is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Corleone lands a takedown into guard.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Choke looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Corleone is defending well. Choke quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Corleone has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Choke celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!

Event: CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Artag misses with a head kick.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Artag misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Choke as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Artag screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Choke! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Choke!

Event: CMMA 131 De Minaur v Panic
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1#
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown but Choke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Choke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Choke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Beast pushes Choke up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Beast manages to break the clinch.
Bradley Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Choke swivels and escapes.
Beast 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choke circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Choke misses.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choke sprawls well. Choke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast is looking to clinch but Choke is avoiding it. #CL#
Beast clinches up against the cage.
Choke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beast avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Choke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beast fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##TD#
Beast drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Choke prevents Beast from improving position.
Choke is not content to let Beast control the position.
Beast content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.
Beast remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Beast in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Beast wants to control but Choke is keeping him busy.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Choke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Beast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beast wants to stand back up but Choke manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Beast will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beast keeps the fight on the outside.
Beast shoots in and drives through. Choke sprawls well.
Choke shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Beast closes the distance and clinches.
Beast gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
Beast slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Beast - that landed with a thud.
Choke is looking for a takedown.
Bradley Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Choke up against the cage.
Beast slowing the pace effectively.
Choke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beast gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Beast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Choke jumps guard but Beast stands there with Choke around his waist. Choke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Choke is trying to drag Beast to the mat but Beast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choke can do to turn this around?
Beast manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Beast breaks from the clinch.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Choke, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Choke against the cage but Choke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Choke looking to score a takedown here. Beast is defending well but Choke drives through and ends up in Beast's guard.#T2#
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Choke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Choke cracks Beast with a big elbow.
Beast holding on.#SUB2#
Choke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Beast is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Choke yanks on the arm and Beast is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Choke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!

Event: CMMA 124 Switzer v Rantanen
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1##TD#
Choke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomas was covering up waiting for the punch and Choke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas is pulling down on Choke's head. It's preventing any offense from Choke, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choke works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas pulls Choke in close to his closed guard and prevents Choke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Ground and pound from Thomas.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Choke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Choke 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.
Choke gets back to full guard.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Choke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard. #REVR#
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Thomas is trying to keep Choke in close.
Choke cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Choke won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Choke 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.
Thomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Choke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Choke passes into half guard.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Choke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Thomas tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.#SUB#
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
Thomas is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Thomas trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas trying to hold on to Choke's head to control him but Choke postures up.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Choke shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Choke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Choke!
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomas off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Choke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thomas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thomas trying to control but not successfully.
Thomas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Choke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choke landing strikes from the mount and Thomas is in trouble! #T1#
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Choke is staying active.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Choke jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas struggling a bit here.#T2#
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Choke 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.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Choke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Thomas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Choke prevents Thomas from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Choke has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Choke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Choke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Choke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas 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.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Choke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.#T1#
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Choke postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choke forces his way into half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas won't allow Choke to pass to mount. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas is looking to control Choke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura here.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Choke has an Americana. Thomas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Choke is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Choke hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Choke!

Event: C4 - XXXVI - Abner vs. Okafor
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Corcoran misses #TD2#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corcoran!
Corcoran is looking to regain half guard here but Choke keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corcoran gets back to half guard.
Corcoran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke scoring with some ground and pound.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Corcoran.
Choke is looking to advance position but Corcoran has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Choke can't escape the position.
Corcoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Choke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corcoran trying to control but Choke is having none of it.
Choke is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Corcoran controlling from mount.
Choke can't escape the position.
Corcoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Choke is squirming around, avoiding Corcoran's attempts to control the action.
Choke tries to reverse the position but Corcoran maintains control.
Choke throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Corcoran looking to control but Choke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corcoran content just to control the position here.
Choke gets back to half guard.
Choke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corcoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corcoran's back!#T3##SUB2#
Choke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Corcoran defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Corcoran tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Corcoran wants to control but Choke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Choke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Corcoran is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Corcoran and Choke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corcoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Choke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Corcoran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Choke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corcoran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Choke's guard! Nice work there by Corcoran!
Corcoran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corcoran slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Choke.
Corcoran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Choke moves into full guard.
Corcoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choke is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Corcoran will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Corcoran dips to his left and cracks Choke with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Choke checks a leg kick.
Choke with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Corcoran. #CUT#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Choke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corcoran avoids it really well and circles away.
Corcoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Choke dives in and grabs Corcoran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corcoran pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Corcoran throws a jab when Choke was well out of range.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Good exchange - Corcoran coming out on top.
Corcoran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corcoran tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Corcoran.
Corcoran slaps away a takedown attempt from Choke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinny Corcoran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Choke.
Nice defenses there by Choke.
Corcoran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Choke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corcoran can pounce on him.
Corcoran swinging wildly here.
Choke throws a big counter head kick but Corcoran avoids it with no problem.
Choke checks a low kick from Corcoran.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinny Corcoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corcoran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Corcoran tries to land a leg kick but Choke saw it coming and moves away.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Corcoran throws a combination. Choke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corcoran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Choke.
Corcoran is looking for a counter combo.
Choke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corcoran circles away.
Choke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corcoran.
Choke dives in for a single leg takedown but Corcoran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Choke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choke ducks right into an uppercut from Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choke in his tracks.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Corcoran sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corcoran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choke can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choke is defended easily by Corcoran.#T3#
Choke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands a nice looking body shot.
Choke moves out of range of the body kick from Corcoran.
Corcoran swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Corcoran scores with a jab to the head.
Corcoran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Choke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Choke checks a leg kick nicely.
Choke feints the counter takedown.
Choke slips a jab from Corcoran.
Corcoran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Corcoran does no damage.
Corcoran throws a low kick but Choke moves out of range easily.
Corcoran sets himself, and Choke steps forward looking for the clinch! Corcoran avoids it this time.
A jab from Corcoran misses. #T4#
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinny Corcoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Corcoran clinches.
Choke is trying to drag Corcoran to the mat but Corcoran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Choke tries to score a body lock takedown but Corcoran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Corcoran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choke gets back to full guard.
Choke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corcoran is one step ahead there.
Choke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Corcoran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corcoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Corcoran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Choke'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choke.
Corcoran throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Choke with the counter takedown but Corcoran avoids it easily.
Choke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corcoran throws a sloppy head kick and Choke moves out of range easily.
Choke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corcoran defends it well.
Corcoran throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Choke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Corcoran misses #TD2#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corcoran wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran is trying to maintain the position but Choke is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corcoran is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corcoran sees it coming and defends easily.
Corcoran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corcoran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corcoran defending well though. #SUB2#
Corcoran is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
Corcoran gets full guard.
Vinny Corcoran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Choke postures up.
Corcoran wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corcoran is keeping the position for now.
Corcoran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Corcoran preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinny Corcoran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corcoran's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Choke has an active guard here but Corcoran has managed to pass into half guard.
Choke gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corcoran escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Corcoran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corcoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corcoran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corcoran trying to pass the guard but Choke defending well.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Corcoran passes to side control.
Choke parries the strikes from Corcoran easily there. Corcoran is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Choke to escape.
Choke looking for a sweep but Corcoran has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Corcoran content just to control the position here.
Choke is desperately trying to improve his position but Corcoran has a good base and remains in mount.
Corcoran tries to control but Choke wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Corcoran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corcoran 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Corcoran!
Vinny Corcoran 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: C4 - XXX - Big Wreck
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Hill.#TD#
Choke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Choke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Choke misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hill, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well. #SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well.
Choke throws an elbow but Hill slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hill is trying to control Choke's posture but Choke avoids it. #SUB#
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hill wants to control but Choke postures up.#SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Choke throws an elbow but Hill slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by Hill.#T4#
Choke is trying to improve his position.
Hill is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Choke's shoulder. That is not cool.
Choke manages to get back to half guard.
Hill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
That's time! Choke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hill goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Choke fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Choke dives in for a single leg takedown but Hill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choke is looking for a takedown.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Choke is trying to pull guard but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hill scores with a shoulder strike.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Hill.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hill.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choke backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Choke's ribcage. Choke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Choke or not.
A nice left hand lands by Hill.
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Choke's head.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Hill.
Hill pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeremiah Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Choke is rocked!
Jeremiah Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hill lands a body shot.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill lands a right hand. #T3#
A hook to the body from Hill.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chokes head.
A short left from Hill.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hill.
Choke seems to have got his legs back now.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Hill lands a body shot.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hill.
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill lands a body punch.
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hill.
Hill lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Choke senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremiah Hill!
An out of breath Jeremiah Hill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C4 XXVI - Exotic vs. Anubis
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Choke misses with a takedown
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Choke ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Choke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hill quickly recovers to half guard.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke. #SUB#
Choke 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.
Choke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hill! #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Choke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Choke wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Hill told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hill moves into full guard.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choke pushes down on Hill's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Hill is concentrating on defense, preventing Choke from advancing position. #SUB#
Choke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill keeping hold of Choke's head, controlling as best he can.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
Choke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill wants to control but Choke is keeping busy. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Choke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it. #SUB#
Choke is working for an americana but Hill has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Choke was thinking about the submission.
Choke preventing the sweep.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hill keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Choke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws a leg kick #TD#
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard.
Choke wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Choke advances to half guard. #T1#
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but Hill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hill.
Hill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jeremiah Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has Hill in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
Choke wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hill escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hill is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Choke tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
Hill trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Hill has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke is looking to get to half guard.
Choke regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Choke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Choke looks for a takedown but Hill sprawls well.
Hill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hill leaves Choke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Hill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
A big left from Hill misses.
Choke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeremiah Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choke defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Choke eats them both and turns towards Hill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hill 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. #T2#
Choke fails with the takedown.
Hill throws out a counter right but Choke avoids it with no problem.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hill missing with a left hand there. Choke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill connects with a solid leg kick.
Choke with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Hill counters with a nice right hand that sends Choke toppling to the canvas! Choke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hill finish him?!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choke.
A little jabbing left from Hill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Hill lands a big uppercut and Choke crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Choke looks OK. Hill waves Choke back to his feet!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choke.
Hill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Choke is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Choke 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Dudeson as Choke shoots in.
Dudeson tries to counter with a clinch but Choke shakes him off and moves away.
Choke 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.
Dudeson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - Dudeson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudeson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Dudeson shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dudeson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudeson throws the left hand but Choke avoids the punch easily.#T1##TD2#
Choke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Choke looking for a sweep. Not yet Choke, not yet. #SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke looking for a triangle here. Dudeson is fighting it but it looks tight! Choke pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dudeson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Choke!

Event: C4 XV - Corleone vs. Atunes
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Choke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Choke tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
Choke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia 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.
Choke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Choke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Choke stops Garcia from standing up. #T1#
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Choke stops Garcia from standing up. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choke stops Garcia from standing up. #ES2#
Garcia wriggles free and stands up.
Choke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.#T2#
Garcia throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Choke 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.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
Garcia wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Choke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Choke isn't so interested in that idea.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Choke is controlling him.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Choke 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.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily. #SUB#
Choke working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choke is defended easily by Garcia.
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choke in his tracks.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke slips a jab from Garcia.#T1#
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Garcia lands a big uppercut and Choke crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Choke looks OK. Garcia waves Choke back to his feet!#ROC2#Choke is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Choke has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Garcia engages and cracks Choke with a massive lead left hook - Choke tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Garcia is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Garcia!
Diego Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C4 - The Time Has Come
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Corleone misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone wants to stand up but Choke is controlling him.
Choke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Choke swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Corleone is now in Choke's guard. A big mistake from Choke there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corleone's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corleone escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke is looking to regain half guard here but Corleone keeps moving and retains side control.
Choke regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
Corleone lands with a punch from half guard.
Corleone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Choke tries to get to full guard but Corleone has control of the leg.
Corleone is nestled in close to Choke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corleone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corleone is nestled in close to Choke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Choke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Choke is rocked!
Corleone creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Choke is out cold and this one is all over! Corleone climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
Vito Corleone is the new light heavyweight champion!
Vito Corleone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office, into his post fight interview.

Event: Empire: XV
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Amaike.
Amaike misses with a wild combination.
Amaike misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Amaike! #SUB2#
Choke has hold of Amaike's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Amaike tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Choke cranks the arm and Amaike screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Amaike, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Choke!

Event: Empire: XIII
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green cracks Choke with a good jab.
Green throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Green is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Choke!

Event: Ash Pres: Biden vs. Fitzgerald
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini looks for a takedown but Choke sprawls well.#TD2#
Choke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orsini was covering up waiting for the punch and Choke finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Orsini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Choke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orsini's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini wants to hit a sweep here but Choke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Orsini there!
Orsini holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Choke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Choke misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T1#
Choke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Choke moves to the back position.
Orsini has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Orsini won't enjoy being in this position. Choke looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Orsini is tapping - it's over boys! Choke picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Choke!

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Reign
Date: Jul 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimbawa tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimbawa 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.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choke postures up in Zimbawa's guard and throws a big left but Zimbawa blocks it.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimbawa has wrist control.
Zimbawa trying to keep a closed guard but Choke is proving a slippery customer.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zimbawa holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zimbawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimbawa is retaining full guard.
Choke passes Zimbawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke 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.#T1#
Zimbawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Choke thows a huge punch but Zimbawa dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Choke 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.
Zimbawa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimbawa is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Choke there.
Zimbawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Choke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimbawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choke is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimbawa is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zimbawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimbawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choke's back!
You can see the frustration on Choke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zimbawa connects with a big shot to the side of Choke's head. #T3#
Zimbawa doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Zimbawa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimbawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been informed that Zimbawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Choke throws a strike but Zimbawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Zimbawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimbawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimbawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zimbawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zimbawa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Choke has tightened it up now! Zimbawa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Choke!

Event: TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

188 cm
22 yrs
245 lbs

192 cm
18 yrs
215 lbs

Fonald

Choke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Donald Fonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Choke!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Choke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Fonald pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Choke has gone for a leg lock! Fonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Choke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fonald (2) vs (0) Choke#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fonald passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fonald (5) vs (0) Choke
Choke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fonald presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fonald (7) vs (0) Choke
Choke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fonald's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fonald (7) vs (4) Choke#T1##SUB2#
Choke looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Fonald is controlling Choke 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fonald (9) vs (4) Choke#SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fonald passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fonald (12) vs (4) Choke
Choke tries to buck Fonald off but Fonald is having none of it.
Fonald taking a breather here.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fonald off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fonald (12) vs (8) Choke
Fonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Choke is persistently looking for the submission but Fonald is defending it well. #SUB2#
Fonald is having to fend off submission attempts from Choke, who is looking to sink in the choke. Choke doesn't have the hooks in though and Fonald manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fonald (14) vs (8) Choke
Fonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Choke working for a triangle but Fonald defends it easily. #SUB2#
Choke is looking for a triangle here but Fonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fonald (17) vs (8) Choke
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke trying to remain calm as Fonald controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonald gets to mount! Choke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fonald (19) vs (8) Choke
Choke tries to reverse the position but Fonald maintains control.
Fonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choke is desperately trying to improve his position but Fonald has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Fonald controlling from the full mount.
Choke tries to reverse the position but Fonald maintains control.
Choke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fonald (22) vs (8) Choke
Fonald controlling from the back.
Choke rolls, trying to escape but Fonald keeps control of the position. #T6#
Fonald slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fonald is hanging on to Choke's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonald controls the position.
Fonald controlling well, preventing Choke from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fonald controlling the positon.
Fonald keeps control of the position as Choke tries to break free. #T7#
Choke keeps trying to improve his position.
Choke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Choke tries to escape but Fonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fonald controlling the positon.
Choke tries to escape the position.
Fonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Choke.
Choke rolls, trying to escape but Fonald keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Choke right now.
Fonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choke on the ground.
Choke is trying to break free. #T9#
Fonald controls the action.
Fonald is trying to stick to Choke's back but Choke is turning into Fonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Choke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fonald (22) vs (10) Choke
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke is still trying to improve position.
Fonald is pulling down on Choke's head. It's preventing any offense from Choke, at least for the moment.
Choke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fonald's guard. #SUB2#
Fonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Choke.
Choke trying to advance position but Fonald counters by regaining guard. #T10##SUB2#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fonald has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fonald (24) vs (10) Choke
Fonald stopping the sweep attempt from Choke.
Fonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Fonald has control of the leg. #T11##SUB2#
Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fonald pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fonald (27) vs (10) Choke
Choke looks winded!
Fonald content just to control the position here.
Choke working to try and regain half guard.
Choke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fonald stalling. #T12#
Choke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fonald jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fonald (30) vs (10) Choke
Choke looking for a sweep but Fonald has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fonald (32) vs (10) Choke
Choke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Choke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fonald (35) vs (10) Choke
Choke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fonald doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fonald (35) vs (12) Choke
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Choke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fonald dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fonald (37) vs (12) Choke#T13#
Fonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fonald (40) vs (12) Choke
Fonald controlling from side mount.
Choke is trying to work for a sweep but Fonald has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fonald (42) vs (12) Choke
Fonald controlling from the full mount.
Fonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Fonald continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Fonald.
Choke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fonald (45) vs (12) Choke
Fonald biding his time, controlling Choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choke tries to roll but Fonald sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fonald takes the fight on points by 45 to 12.
Donald Fonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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