Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 438 -
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pauschi stuffs the takedown.
Hedegaard shoots in and drives through. Pauschi sprawls well.
Pauschi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pauschi is trying to defend but Hedegaard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pauschi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pauschi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pauschi is positioning himself well to prevent Hedegaard advancing to mount.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Pauschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hedegaard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hedegaard prevents Pauschi from improving his position.
Hedegaard 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.
Pauschi is still trying to improve position.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Pauschi is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pauschi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pauschi wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Pauschi is a slippery customer.
Hedegaard wants to pass to mount but Pauschi is defending the position.
Pauschi is in trouble now - Hedegaard has advanced to mount!
Pauschi tries to hold on but Hedegaard pushes him away. #T3#
Pauschi is looking to get to half guard.
Hedegaard unloading with bombs!
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pauschi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hedegaard trying to control but Pauschi is having none of it.
Pauschi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Hedegaard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pauschi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pauschi and Hedegaard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T4#
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Pauschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pauschi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hedegaard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pauschi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound effectively.
Pauschi is looking to improve his position but Hedegaard isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Pauschi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pauschi pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
Pauschi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hedegaard shoots in and drives through. Pauschi sprawls well.
Pauschi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedegaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. 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.
Hedegaard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pauschi swivels and escapes.
Pauschi flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedegaard steps away.#T1#
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pauschi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hedegaard.
Pauschi throws a big counter head kick but Hedegaard avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt - Pauschi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Pauschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pauschi stuffs the takedown.
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pauschi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedegaard thinking. #T3#
Hedegaard shoots and misses
and Pauschi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hedegaard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pauschi defends well and Hedegaard ends up having to push Pauschi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pauschi throws a big counter head kick but Hedegaard avoids it with no problem.
Hedegaard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hedegaard fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Pauschi manages to break the clinch.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Pauschi shows good takedown defense.
Pauschi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pauschi leaves Hedegaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pauschi throws a big counter head kick but Hedegaard avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt - Pauschi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pauschi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pauschi as he avoids it easily.
Pauschi flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedegaard steps away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Pauschi 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pauschi's waist but Pauschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Pauschi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pauschi throws a fast counter high kick but Hedegaard manages to duck under it in time.
Hedegaard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pauschi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. 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.
Hedegaard shoots in but Pauschi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simon Hedegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pauschi stuffs the takedown.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hedegaard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPauschi.#TD#
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Pauschi is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Pauschi's guard.
Hedegaard won't allow Pauschi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pauschi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pauschi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pauschi won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here.
Hedegaard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pauschi controls the pace.#SUB#
Pauschi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pauschi has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pauschi controls the pace.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Pauschi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pauschi is aware though and is defending well.
Pauschi controlling from the top position.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Pauschi content to stall in guard here.
Pauschi postures up.
Pauschi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hedegaard.
Pauschi tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pauschi is being controlled here.
Hedegaard wants to control but Pauschi is keeping him busy.
Pauschi is looking to regain half guard here but Hedegaard keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Pauschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pauschi 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Pauschi!
A very excited looking Chris Pauschi 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: OFK 434 - Esposito Vs Pauschi
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Hedegaard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hedegaard shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard slips a jab from Hedegaard.#TD2#
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Howard is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Howard's guard.
Hedegaard passes Howard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howard is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Howard is a slippery customer.
Howard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hedegaard content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hedegaard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Howard is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Howard!
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howard is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard is desperately trying to improve his position but Hedegaard has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hedegaard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Howard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hedegaard tries to keep control of the position but Howard is staying busy.
Howard is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Howard has hold of Hedegaard's leg, trying to break free but it's let Hedegaard lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Howard is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Hedegaard throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 424 - Maki Vs Esposito
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pauschi is trying to control Hedegaard's posture but Hedegaard avoids it. #SUB#
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pauschi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hedegaard prevents Pauschi from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi is trying to control Hedegaard's posture but Hedegaard avoids it.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Pauschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pauschi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hedegaard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Hedegaard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pauschi is holding on to half guard well.
Hedegaard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pauschi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Pauschi defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedegaard prevents Pauschi from improving his position.
Pauschi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pauschi is trying to maintain the position but Hedegaard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pauschi wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Hedegaard prevents Pauschi from improving his position.
Hedegaard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pauschi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pauschi wants to clinch.
Hedegaard tries to counter with a takedown but Pauschi is quick to defend against it.
Pauschi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#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.
Pauschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedegaard manages to avoid it.
Hedegaard moves away from the strike by Pauschi.
Hedegaard throwing a counter right hand but Pauschi manages to avoid it.
Pauschi cracks Hedegaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pauschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pauschi seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pauschi keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard passes Pauschi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pauschi has hold of Hedegaard's hands but Hedegaard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hedegaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pauschi lands a head shot.
Pauschi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedegaard feinted with a counter takedown.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pauschi's waist but Pauschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Pauschi lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Hedegaard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Pauschi keeps moving.
Hedegaard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pauschi trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Pauschi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hedegaard pushing down on Pauschi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pauschi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedegaard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard wants to control but Pauschi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pauschi is trying to control but can't.
Pauschi 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#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pauschi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Pauschi is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Pauschi is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pauschi wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hedegaard connects with a nice short shot to Pauschi's temple.
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Pauschi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pauschi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Pauschi wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well.
Hedegaard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pauschi can do to turn this around?
Pauschi trying to control here. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura but Pauschi is defending well.
Hedegaard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pauschi wants to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pauschi controlling the position well. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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!
Pauschi trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pauschi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Pauschi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pauschi pushes Hedegaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Pauschi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hedegaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedegaard's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pauschi.
Pauschi lands with a left to the head.
Pauschi landing knees to the body.
Pauschi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pauschi lands a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Hedegaard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauschi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pauschi lands a knee to the body.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pauschi lands an elbow just above Hedegaard 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pauschi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hedegaard's face.
Good body shot from Pauschi. #T1#
Pauschi lands an elbow inside that Hedegaard shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Pauschi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pauschi.
Pauschi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pauschi is working Hedegaard over against the cage.
Pauschi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pauschi lands a good knee to the midsection. Hedegaard won't want to take too many of those.
Pauschi lands a nice knee to the body.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
A shot in the inside from Pauschi.
Pauschi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hedegaards head.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedegaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pauschi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pauschi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chris Pauschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Pauschi as he connects with a hook.
Hedegaard moves forwards but Pauschi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hedegaard shoots in and drives through. Pauschi sprawls well.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pauschi pinned against the cage. Pauschi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pauschi catches Hedegaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pauschi misses with a head kick.
Pauschi tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pauschi.
Pauschi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Pauschi misses with a head kick.
Pauschi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hedegaard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pauschi looks to land a left hand but Hedegaard moved out of range nicely.
Pauschi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauschi.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauschi.
Hedegaard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pauschi sprawls and moves away.
Pauschi misses with a straight left.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pauschi sprawls well. Pauschi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Pauschi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pauschi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hedegaard takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Pauschi thuds his shin into the meat of Hedegaard's side.
Pauschi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pauschi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedegaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauschi with a nice cross.
Chris Pauschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Pauschi cracks Hedegaard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hedegaard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pauschi finish him? #ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!
Hedegaard slips under a jab from Pauschi.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pauschi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pauschi lands a leg kick that knocks Hedegaard off balance momentarily.
Chris Pauschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedegaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Pauschi, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Pauschi against the cage but Pauschi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simon Hedegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hedegaard misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Pauschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hedegaard 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFK 417 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Edmonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hedegaard's guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edmonds content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edmonds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedegaard is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmonds is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedegaard defends well.
Edmonds trying to control the position.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving. #T2#
Hedegaard postures up.
Hedegaard pushes down on Edmonds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hedegaard prevents Edmonds from improving his position.
Hedegaard working the head and body with strikes.
Hedegaard trying to control from half guard but Edmonds is working away.
Hedegaard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hedegaard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edmonds is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Edmonds has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Edmonds!
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmonds won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position but Edmonds postures up.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedegaard is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edmonds defends it easily.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Edmonds in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Edmonds throws the left hand but Hedegaard avoids the punch easily.
Hedegaard swings widly with a right hand
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the head.
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edmonds connects with a looping right hand.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edmonds cracks Hedegaard with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hedegaard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedegaard misses its target.#T1#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedegaard tries to counter by clinching up but Edmonds breaks away and moves out of range.
Edmonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedegaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Hedegaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
Edmonds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedegaard fails to land the takedown.
Hedegaard walks into a straight right hand from Edmonds.
Hedegaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds. #T2##TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Hedegaard's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedegaard is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Edmonds sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hedegaard doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Edmonds paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hedegaard - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Hedegaard!
After the big win, Simon Hedegaard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 412 - Chambers Vs Goodman
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Hedegaard stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Claw. #SU2#
Claw stands up and beckons Hedegaard to his feet.
Claw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hedegaard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Claw somewhat.#TD#
Hedegaard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Claw!
Hedegaard advances nicely into full mount.
Hedegaard throwing strikes here but Claw is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedegaard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hedegaard throwing strikes here but Claw is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hedegaard tries to control but Claw wriggling away. #T1#
You get the feeling that Claw really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Claw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hedegaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claw is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Claw is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hedegaard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Claw is controlling an arm, preventing Hedegaard from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hedegaard lands a big shot there that rocks Claw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Claw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hedegaard.
You get the feeling that Claw really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Claw has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Claw!
Claw wants to stand and escape but instead Hedegaard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Claw manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedegaard has Claw in his guard.#REVB#
Claw trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hedegaard's guard.#SUB#
Claw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claw has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Claw wants to get up but he can't break Hedegaard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedegaard 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.
Claw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SU2#
Claw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Claw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hedegaard slaps away a takedown attempt from Claw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Claw.
Nice sprawl there from Claw as Hedegaard shoots in.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claw pinned against the cage. Claw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard 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##TD2#
Claw gets a takedown into half guard.

Hedegaard kicks Claw off and gets back to his feet.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Claw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hedegaard but Hedegaard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hedegaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedegaard misses with a series of wild punches.
Claw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hedegaard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Claw.
Hedegaard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Claw counters with a series of strikes. Hedegaard will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Claw shoots in looking for a takedown but Hedegaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Claw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Claw is looking to get back to his feet here but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Claw's back.
Claw is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hedegaard is cranking Claw's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Claw! He's tightened the choke and Claw is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!
An out of breath and clearly excited Simon Hedegaard thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 405 -
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Pauschi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pauschi throws a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head but Hedegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hedegaard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Pauschi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedegaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Pauschi finds it's way through Hedegaard's defenses.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pauschi scores with a jab. Hedegaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hedegaard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pauschi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauschi lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedegaard off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pauschi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauschi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hedegaard should have avoided that one.
Pauschi leaves Hedegaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Pauschi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Pauschi leaves Hedegaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Pauschi.
Pauschi connects with a body shot.
Hedegaard shoots and misses
and Pauschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Pauschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pauschi crunches a lovely knee into Hedegaard's ribcage.
Hedegaard is breathing heavily.
A short left from Pauschi.
Hedegaard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pauschi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hedegaard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hedegaard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauschi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedegaard feinted with a counter takedown.
Pauschi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedegaard under the eye.
Pauschi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hedegaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pauschi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pauschi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pauschi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Pauschi lands the left hand.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pauschi defends it nicely.#CL2#
Pauschi moves into the clinch.
Pauschi is pressed up against the cage. Hedegaard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pauschi down to the mat. Pauschi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hedegaard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Pauschi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pauschi scores with a hook to the body. Hedegaard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pauschi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedegaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pauschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pauschi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Pauschi takes the fight into the clinch.
Pauschi connects with a knee to the head.
Hedegaard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pauschi is defending well.
Pauschi is leaning against Hedegaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pauschi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pauschi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pauschi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hedegaard is working for takedown but Pauschi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Pauschi.
Pauschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards. #T4#
Pauschi lands with a light punch inside.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the head.
Pauschi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hedegaard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hedegaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pauschi lands with a right to the head.
Pauschi presses Hedegaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD2#
Pauschi drops Hedegaard with a big knee straight up the middle! Hedegaard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Simon Hedegaard has been cut.
Pauschi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Pauschi lands a big uppercut and Hedegaard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hedegaard looks OK. Pauschi waves Hedegaard back to his feet!
Are you kidding me?! Pauschi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hedegaard clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Pauschi!
Chris Pauschi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Claw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hedegaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Claw stands up and beckons Hedegaard to his feet. #TD2#
Claw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Claw decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Claw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hedegaard is trying to defend but Claw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Claw wants to stand up but Hedegaard manages to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hedegaard is proving hard to escape from.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claw manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Hedegaard stops Claw from standing up.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Claw manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hedegaard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claw fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Claw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hedegaard has one foot on Claw's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard stuffs the takedown attempt from Claw. Claw gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedegaard enables Claw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedegaard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Hedegaard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Claw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hedegaard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Claw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hedegaard trying to control here.
Claw tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Claw has control of the leg. #T3##SU2#
Claw decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck for Hedegaard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard misses with an uppercut. Claw saw that one coming.#TD2#
Hedegaard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hedegaard has his feet on Claw's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Claw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hedegaard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Claw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Claw uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claw throws a head kick that misses.
Claw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claw wants it to stay on the feet.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claw sprawls well. Claw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Claw shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Claw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hedegaard napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Claw has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hedegaard leaves Claw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hedegaard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Claw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hedegaard pinned against the cage. Hedegaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hedegaard wants to clinch up but Claw keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Hedegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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#
Hedegaard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claw!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Claw wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is having none of it.
Hedegaard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hedegaard looking to control but Claw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hedegaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Hedegaard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Claw to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Claw shrugs it off.
Claw is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard looking to control but Claw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Claw squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #ES2#
Claw somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#T4##TD2#
Claw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hedegaard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard shoots in but Claw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Claw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claw throws a fast counter high kick but Hedegaard manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claw pinned against the cage. Claw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claw pinned against the cage. Claw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Claw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hedegaard gets caught flat footed, as Claw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hedegaard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Claw tries for a takedown but Hedegaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hedegaard throws a big shot that misses.
Claw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Claw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Claw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hedegaard pinned against the cage. Hedegaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Claw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hedegaard kicks off Claw and gets to his feet.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claw shoots in for a double leg but Hedegaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Hedegaard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedegaard. Claw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Claw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Claw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hedegaard takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Hedegaard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claw's guard.

Claw pushes Hedegaard off and gets back to his feet.
Hedegaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Hedegaard gets caught flat footed, as Claw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hedegaard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Claw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claw is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Claw jumps guard.
Claw keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hedegaard postures up and lands a big shot to Claw's brow. #T3#
Hedegaard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Claw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hedegaard won't allow Claw to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Claw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Claw is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claw is aware though and is defending well.
Claw tries to stand but Hedegaard is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Simon Hedegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle but Claw pushes his legs off easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Mahogany lands with a nice combination. Hedegaard backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hedegaard's half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mahogany jumps into side control!
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahogany's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mahogany scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahogany thows a huge punch but Hedegaard dodges it nicely.
Hedegaard tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Hedegaard trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedegaard.#T1#
Mahogany makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mahogany throwing strikes but missing.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahogany is one step ahead there.
Mahogany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahogany gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow. #T2#
Hedegaard is trying to keep Mahogany in close.
Mahogany trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard 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#
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but Mahogany defending well.
Mahogany pushes Hedegaard off looking to stand but Hedegaard dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahogany won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mahogany is trying to stand up here but Hedegaard is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahogany is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedegaard is trying to control. Mahogany wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedegaard enables Mahogany to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedegaard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mahogany makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahogany can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahogany lands a couple of digs.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hedegaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Mahogany scores with a takedown into Hedegaard's guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahogany doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahogany manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahogany works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mahogany lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard trying to hold on to Mahogany's head to control him but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rich Mahogany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hedegaard!
Mahogany landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Hedegaard wants to hold on but Mahogany pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking to secure an arm triangle but Hedegaard defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard is trying desperately to improve position.
Hedegaard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
Mahogany wants to pass to mount but Hedegaard is defending the position.
Mahogany looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedegaard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Mahogany there.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedegaard is positioning himself well to prevent Mahogany advancing to mount. #T2#
Hedegaard trying to control here.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedegaard keeps working.
Mahogany scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahogany is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hedegaard gets back to half guard.
Mahogany is trying to control the action in half guard but Hedegaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahogany lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.
Mahogany 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.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is defending well.
Mahogany content to control rather than advance.
Mahogany 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Mahogany prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Mahogany slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Hedegaard pushes Mahogany off looking to stand but Mahogany dives back in and keeps control.
Mahogany trying to control from half guard but Hedegaard is working away.
Mahogany slips a nice elbow through Hedegaard's hands, connecting with Hedegaard's forehead.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany landing with the ground and pound.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahogany defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard looks for a takedown but Mahogany sprawls well.#TD2#
Mahogany darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahogany drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mahogany connects with a nice short shot to Hedegaard's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahogany is working away from the top position though.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy.
Hedegaard gets full guard.
Mahogany distracts Hedegaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahogany is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Mahogany is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mahogany 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. #T2##SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahogany passes into side control.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mahogany scoring with punches from side control.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany working away.#T3#
Mahogany landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahogany creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mahogany is chipping away with strikes.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hedegaard taking a bit of punishment here - Mahogany scoring with strikes.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.
Mahogany wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping him busy.
Mahogany scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Mahogany working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahogany working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mahogany tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mahogany has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hedegaard tries to improve position but can't.
Mahogany trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich Mahogany is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedegaard is looking to reverse the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
As Rich Mahogany got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm kind of a big deal. My home is chock full of leatherbound volumes. And I'm thankful to the fans.'.

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedegaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wright 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.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright wants to stand up but Hedegaard is controlling him. #SUB#
Wright looking for a guillotine here but Hedegaard defends easily.
Hedegaard slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Wright is positioning himself well to prevent Hedegaard advancing to mount.
Hedegaard prevents Wright from improving his position.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Wright looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Hedegaard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Hedegaard has control of the leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hedegaard working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura here but Wright manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hedegaard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
Wright stays in close to Hedegaard's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
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 Time To Fight Wright 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hedegaard.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Hedegaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hedegaard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Time To Fight Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Hedegaard.#T1##TD2#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wright napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wright tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright is looking to improve his position but Hedegaard isn't that keen on the idea.
Wright is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hedegaard with good strikes from the mount here!
Wright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hedegaard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wright to take his back!
Wright turns into Hedegaard and is now in his guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hedegaard is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hedegaard controls the pace.#T3#
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Wright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hedegaard trying to move into half guard but instead Wright has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hedegaard wants to control the position but Wright says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Wright.
Wright content to control rather than advance.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright pushes Hedegaard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hedegaard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wright after a bit of a struggle.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hedegaard has picked Wright up - he's going for a ride! Hedegaard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hedegaard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hedegaard's back!
Hedegaard is trying to remain composed but Wright is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hedegaard.
Hedegaard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wright scores with strikes from the back. #T1#
Wright lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Wright.
Wright trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wright controlling well, preventing Hedegaard from escaping the position.
Hedegaard prevents Wright from getting a body triangle.
Hedegaard takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wright. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Time To Fight Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wright biding his time, controlling Hedegaard.
Hedegaard breaks Wright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright has Hedegaard pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hedegaard can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hedegaard dodges the punch combination from Wright.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Time To Fight Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wright 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 384 - Garrincha Vs Sasaki
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Kurtev looks for a takedown but Hedegaard sprawls well.#TD#
Hedegaard gets a takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard trying to control from half guard but Kurtev is working away.
Hedegaard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurtev keeping control of the position.
Hedegaard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Hedegaard there.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurtev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurtev.
Kurtev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurtev, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard scoring with some ground and pound.
Hedegaard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hedegaard lands a couple of digs.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard passes Kurtev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kurtev actively working from the bottom here.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kurtev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hedegaard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hedegaard trying to control but Kurtev is having none of it.
Kurtev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position but Hedegaard isn't that keen on the idea.
Kurtev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hedegaard. What's that going to do exactly?
Hedegaard raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kurtev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kurtev!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedegaard has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard pushes a forearm under Kurtev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kurtev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Edmonds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedegaard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds gets to mount! Hedegaard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Edmonds goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hedegaard turns into him and now he's in Edmonds's guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Hedegaard trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Hedegaard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard 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.
Edmonds being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Edmonds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hedegaard stacks Edmonds 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 Hedegaard!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Edmonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Edmonds is defending well.
Edmonds regains half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Hedegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmonds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Edmonds actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Edmonds is a slippery customer.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds misses the jab.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edmonds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hedegaard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edmonds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Edmonds struggling a bit here.
Edmonds tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds regains half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edmonds wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmonds won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard postures up. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Edmonds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Edmonds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Edmonds is concentrating on defense, preventing Hedegaard from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edmonds connects with the punch.
Hedegaard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Hedegaard avoids nicely.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmonds as he jumps to the side.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##TD2#
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hedegaard is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedegaard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedegaard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard misses with a hook
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Edmonds catches Hedegaard right on the button with a cross.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmonds's waist but Edmonds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Edmonds works the jab nicely.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working. #SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edmonds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Edmonds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard prevents Edmonds from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face as Edmonds controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edmonds tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmonds off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Edmonds covering up well under a series of strikes from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard doesn't have the hooks in and Edmonds manages to turn into his guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Edmonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmonds has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Edmonds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hohol was covering up waiting for the punch and Hedegaard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hedegaard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hohol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hedegaard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol pulls Hedegaard in to control the position.
Hedegaard trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard preventing the sweep.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Hedegaard lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hohol 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle but Hohol pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hohol is stalling in the full guard.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle but Hohol pushes his legs off easily.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hohol content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.#T3#
Hohol stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hohol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hohol is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hohol is working Hedegaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohol is one step ahead there. #T4#
Hohol wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Hohol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hohol has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Hohol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Hohol has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard dives in for a single leg takedown but Hohol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hedegaard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Hohol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohol.
Nice body punch from Hohol.
Hohol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hohol scores with a shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hohol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hohol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hohol.
A nice left hand lands by Hohol.
Hedegaard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hohol prevents it.
Hedegaard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hedegaard or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hohol lands a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard is working for takedown but Hohol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hohol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Hohol lands with a left to the head.
Hedegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol is working Hedegaard over against the cage.
Hohol lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohol lands with a light punch inside.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hohol.
Hohol lands a shot to the body.
Hohol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol lands with a short shot to the head.
Hohol gets through Hedegaard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands with a left to the head.
Hohol scores with a hook to the body.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Hohol lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands an uppercut.
Hedegaard looking for a takedown.
Hohol scores with a shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hohol lands a nice uppercut.
Honza Hohol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hohol stops a takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Hohol lands a nice uppercut.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohol gets underhooks to prevent Hedegaard's takedown attempt.
Hohol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hohol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hohol lands with a short shot to the head.
Hohol digs a right hand into Hedegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hedegaard's gas tank.
Hohol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hohol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Hohol.
Hohol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Hohol manages to get underhooks.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Hohol lands with a short shot to the head.
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohol lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Hohol lands with a left to the head.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hohol. #ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Hohol lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol lands a left hand.
Hohol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hohol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hohol is working Hedegaard over against the cage.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A body shot lands from Hohol.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohol.
Nice body punch from Hohol.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
Hohol gets underhooks to prevent Hedegaard's takedown attempt.
Hohol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hohol.
Still in the clinch, Hohol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hedegaard or not.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohol pushes Hedegaard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hohol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hohol is leaning against Hedegaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hohol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohol scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hohol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hohol connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Hohol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hedegaard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hohol keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedegaard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol is stalling in the full guard.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Hohol in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol works over Hedegaard with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol content to stall in guard here.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Hohol in close. #T2#
Hohol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Hedegaard working a defensive guard here.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hohol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hohol is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard being controlled here, momentarily.
Hohol is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hohol pushing down on Hedegaard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hedegaard trying to hold on to Hohol's head to control him but Hohol postures up. #ES#
Hedegaard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hohol throws the left hand but Hedegaard avoids the punch easily.
Hedegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohol.
Hedegaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohol misses with a straight left.
Hohol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hohol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hedegaards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedegaard under the eye.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hohol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

Event: OFK 365 - Marek Vs Nik
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chris Pauschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pauschi. That's going to slow Hedegaard down.
Pauschi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pauschi stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pauschi misses with a looping left.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pauschi with a jab.#TD#
Hedegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauschi keeping control of the position.
Hedegaard works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauschi is not content to let Hedegaard control the position. #T1#
Pauschi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pauschi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pauschi on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pauschi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Pauschi tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position. #SUB#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauschi keeps working.
Pauschi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hedegaard trying to control the position but Pauschi is working away. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pauschi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pauschi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauschi keeps working.
Hedegaard misses with the ground and pound.
Pauschi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#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.
Pauschi is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pauschi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pauschi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hedegaard 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.
Pauschi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Pauschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hedegaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Pauschi, which made it look bad.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pauschi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauschi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Pauschi lands a jab to the head.
Pauschi misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Hedegaard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hedegaard trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Pauschi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pauschi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pauschi pulls Hedegaard in to control the position.
Hedegaard trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Pauschi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pauschi is trying to keep Hedegaard in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pauschi clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pauschi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
Pauschi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pauschi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pauschi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pauschi.
Pauschi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hedegaard jumps guard but Pauschi stands there with Hedegaard around his waist. Hedegaard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedegaard's defenses.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside.
Pauschi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pauschi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pauschi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pauschi is stalling here.
Hedegaard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Come on Pauschi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pauschi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hedegaard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pauschi after a bit of a struggle.
Pauschi is leaning against Hedegaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pauschi prevents the takedown attempt.
Hedegaard tries to score a body lock takedown but Pauschi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Pauschi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pauschi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pauschi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hedegaard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pauschi after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pauschi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi. #T4#
Pauschi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hedegaard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pauschi is defending well.
Pauschi scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauschi lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauschi.
Pauschi pushes Hedegaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pauschi lands a nice elbow.
Pauschi lands an elbow that stopped Hedegaard in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Hedegaard has been cut.
Pauschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
A short uppercut from Pauschi.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pauschi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pauschi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauschi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pauschi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hedegaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Pauschi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Pauschi to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Pauschi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Hedegaard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Pauschi lands a big uppercut and Hedegaard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hedegaard looks OK. Pauschi waves Hedegaard back to his feet!#ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!
Pauschi misses with an uppercut.
Pauschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hedegaard is defended easily by Pauschi.
Hedegaard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pauschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Pauschi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pauschi lands with an overhand left.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauschi swings for the body but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Pauschi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hedegaard to the canvas! Hedegaard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pauschi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Pauschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Pauschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 360 - Escalante Vs Anderso
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Hedegaard seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard trying to control from Howard's half guard. Howard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Howard trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Hedegaard forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Howard is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Hedegaard has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howard sees it coming and defends easily.
Hedegaard tries to pass to full mount but Howard defends it. #T1#
Howard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Howard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard is trying to keep Hedegaard in close.
Howard is looking to sweep but instead, Hedegaard has passed into half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hedegaard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hedegaard's back!#T2#
Hedegaard is trying to stand back up.
Howard is trying to stick to Hedegaard's back but Hedegaard is turning into Howard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Howard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hedegaard.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Hedegaard won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Howard can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedegaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hedegaard is thwarting Howard's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Hedegaard prevents Howard from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hedegaard won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Hedegaard trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard is in close to Howard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedegaard scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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. #SUB2#
Howard working for a triangle but Hedegaard defends it easily.
Hedegaard lands a couple of elbows.
Howard 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hedegaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Hedegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howard digs a good body shot into Hedegaard's ribs.
Howard throws a body punch but Hedegaard moves out of range. #TD#
Hedegaard shoots in and bounces Howard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard stands and throws Howard's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Howard is looking to regain half guard here but Hedegaard keeps moving and retains side control.
Hedegaard works to advance to full mount. Howard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Howard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hedegaard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howard is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Howard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedegaard is working away from the top position though.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard trying to control from half guard but Howard is working away.
Howard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howard.
Hedegaard landing with the ground and pound.
Howard keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Hedegaard trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hedegaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?
Howard has momentary wrist control but Hedegaard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hedegaard trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Howard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hedegaard is looking to defend but Howard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hedegaard! Howard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hedegaard taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dean Howard!
After winning the bout, Dean Howard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 355 -
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kurtev's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtev has Hedegaard pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedegaard throwing strikes from guard but Kurtev blocks nicely.
Kurtev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hedegaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kurtev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Kurtev wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kurtev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurtev is striking but Hedegaard is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hedegaard trying to control from half guard but Kurtev is working away. #SUB2#
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard works his way into full mount!
Kurtev tries to hold on but Hedegaard postures up.#T2#
Kurtev is desperately trying to improve his position but Hedegaard has a good base and remains in mount.
Hedegaard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard cracks Kurtev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hedegaard cracks Kurtev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kurtev really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Hedegaard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kurtev is surviving well by controlling Hedegaard's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurtev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedegaard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kurtev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurtev won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurtev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurtev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Kurtev working some strikes from top position.
Kurtev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurtev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurtev preventing the sweep.
Kurtev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard.
Kurtev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kurtev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hedegaard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kurtev is looking to defend but Hedegaard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kurtev! Hedegaard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kurtev taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
After the big win, Simon Hedegaard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFK 348 - Sparr Vs Phillips
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hedegaard showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedegaard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlier tries to reverse the position but Hedegaard maintains control.#SUB#
Hedegaard has hold of Carlier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carlier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a guillotine from mount but Carlier is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Carlier is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard lands a heavy elbow.
Hedegaard tries to control but Carlier wriggling away.
Carlier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carlier wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hedegaard connects with a nice short shot to Carlier's temple. #SUB2#
Carlier looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Carlier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard.
Still in half guard, Hedegaard seems content to control.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carlier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carlier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 342 - Jankovic Vs Nik
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hedegaard lands in his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Claw looking for a guillotine here but Hedegaard defends easily. #SUB2#
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Claw 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.
Hedegaard passes Claw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedegaard is nestled in close to Claw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Claw won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Claw is defending well.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard controlling the pace.
Claw tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Claw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hedegaard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedegaard lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard controlling the pace. #T2#
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Claw won't be happy about that!
Hedegaard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Claw tries to lock up and control but Hedegaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Claw can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hedegaard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Claw tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw is looking to regain half guard here but Hedegaard keeps moving and retains side control.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position. #T3#
Claw tries to improve position but can't.
Hedegaard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Claw is defending well. #SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Claw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claw keeps working.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a kimura here. Claw looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hedegaard wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 333 -
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Maki throws a jab when Hedegaard was well out of range.
Hedegaard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maki circles away.#TD#
Maki tries to sprawl but Hedegaard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
Maki wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Maki kicks Hedegaard off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hedegaard showed some decent athleticism there.

Maki kicks Hedegaard off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Simon Hedegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedegaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maki tries to avoid it but Hedegaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maki to the ground. Maki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maki as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maki is looking to slow Hedegaard down with leg kicks.
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Maki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maki pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
Maki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hedegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hedegaard looks for a takedown but Maki sprawls well.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maki throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hedegaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maki tries to avoid it but Hedegaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maki to the ground. Maki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
Hedegaard has his takedown stuffed
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Maki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Maki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hedegaard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Hedegaard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Hedegaard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice sprawl there from Maki as Hedegaard shoots in.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Maki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hedegaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hedegaard scrambles back to his feet.
Hedegaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedegaard moves into full mount!
Maki just holding on.
Hedegaard throwing strikes here but Maki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Hedegaard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maki is surviving well by controlling Hedegaard's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hedegaard trying to control but Maki is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maki is looking to escape.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Maki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maki suckers Hedegaard into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Maki is now in Hedegaard's guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedegaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Hedegaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maki lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedegaard off the cage and back into range.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hedegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Hedegaard down.
Maki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Maki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki feints and then cracks Hedegaard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hedegaard down.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hedegaard needs to keep his hands up - Maki had a free shot at his head there.
Hedegaard darts in trying to clinch
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Maki thumps Hedegaard with a low kick.
Hedegaard shoots and misses
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedegaard misses the target.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Maki lands the left hand.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Maki slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedegaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hedegaard with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hedegaard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maki avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maki's waist but Maki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki is looking to slow Hedegaard down with leg kicks.
Hedegaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedegaard shoots and misses
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nice body kick from Maki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
Maki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hedegaard. That did some damage!
Maki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hedegaard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hedegaard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maki is fending him off so far but Hedegaard persists. Nope, Maki circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Maki.
Maki lands a head shot.
Hedegaard fails with the takedown
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki connects with a solid leg kick.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Hedegaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crunch! Maki slams his shin into Hedegaard's torso.
Hedegaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedegaard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maki scores with a leg kick.
Hedegaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Maki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maki sizes up Hedegaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Maki tests Hedegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hedegaard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hedegaard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maki - that will leave a mark! #TD#
Hedegaard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maki sprawls well initially but Hedegaard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Maki has one foot on Hedegaard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Maki coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Maki. That snapped Hedegaard's head back.
Jab from Maki.
Hedegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Maki throws a hook but Hedegaard blocks it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Maki.
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hedegaard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hedegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hedegaard doesn't seem phased though.
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hedegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!
Hedegaard shoots and misses
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt
and Maki counters with a good low kick that Hedegaard was not able to check.
Maki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedegaard's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Maki.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Maki - just one landing.
Maki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hedegaard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maki - the referee stops the clock and Hedegaard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maki. Hedegaard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Maki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maki pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hedegaard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hedegaard on the side of the head. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hedegaard doesn't seem phased though.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That kick from Maki tenderised Hedegaard's leg. Hedegaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maki.
Maki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maki lands a jab.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki. #T4#
Maki with a hook.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hedegaard blocks a head kick by Maki.
Hedegaard tries to counter by clinching up but Maki breaks away and moves out of range.
Maki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Maki with a nice calf kick.
Hedegaard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maki finds it's way round the side to connect with Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hedegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki thuds his right hand into Hedegaard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki lunges at Hedegaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hedegaard's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maki 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: OFK 328 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Edmonds catches Hedegaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edmonds throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hedegaard is defended easily by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hedegaard.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmonds as he avoids it easily.
Edmonds stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hedegaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hedegaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hedegaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Edmonds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Edmonds digs a good hook to Hedegaard's body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedegaard.
Hedegaard walks into a straight right hand from Edmonds.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Edmonds coming out on top.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedegaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hedegaard looking to control. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hedegaard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Edmonds stacks Hedegaard 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 Edmonds!
Hedegaard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Edmonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hedegaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending well. #T3#
Hedegaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedegaard.
Edmonds stops Hedegaard from standing up.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedegaard is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Edmonds is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edmonds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedegaard has Edmonds in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edmonds wants to free his trapped foot but Hedegaard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmonds is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds 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#
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Hedegaard's head back.
Hedegaard fails with the takedown.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hedegaard backs up against the cage.
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Edmonds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard takes one to the side of the head.
Hedegaard goes for a double leg but Edmonds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edmonds continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
Edmonds lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Edmonds pushes off an throws an elbow but Hedegaard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmonds stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Edmonds has picked Hedegaard up and slammed him! Hedegaard can't keep hold of the triangle and Edmonds manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hedegaard, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedegaard is defending well. #T2#
Hedegaard sneaks back into half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedegaard avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedegaard is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmonds pulls his head out easily.
Edmonds trying to control the pace.
Hedegaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edmonds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edmonds's back!
Hedegaard trying to control.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edmonds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edmonds for a finish. #T4#
Edmonds is trying to break free.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Hedegaard manages to sink in the hooks.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Edmonds is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hedegaard gets his way!
Hedegaard wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
Hedegaard not allowing Edmonds to control his hands. #SUB#
Hedegaard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Hedegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmonds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edmonds defends it nicely.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hedegaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Hedegaard shoots in but Edmonds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Edmonds as Hedegaard shoots in.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hedegaard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Edmonds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hedegaard to the ground. Edmonds is now in Hedegaard's guard.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedegaard is keeping the position for now.
Hedegaard is trying to hold Edmonds in close to prevent damage but Edmonds has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Edmonds 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. #T2#
Hedegaard manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edmonds slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Edmonds passes to full mount!
Edmonds prevents Hedegaard from getting the reversal.
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds content to stall in guard here.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedegaard is defending well.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edmonds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hedegaard wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmonds looking to control but Hedegaard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edmonds 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 322 - Hedegaard Vs Claw
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Claw drives through and clinches with Hedegaard against the cage. #TD2#
Claw gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hedegaard regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Claw tries to pass.
Claw keeps trying to improve his position.
Claw stopping the sweep attempt from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Claw defends easily. #SUB2#
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Hedegaard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedegaard manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Hedegaard's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claw is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Claw defends it easily.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claw defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard 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##SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Claw sees it coming and defends easily.
Claw wants to get back to full guard.
Claw wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claw keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedegaard wants to take a breather but Claw is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Claw manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Claw has his foot on Hedegaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hedegaard works his way back into a safe position though.
Claw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Claw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedegaard is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedegaard defends well.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hedegaard forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Claw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claw is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Claw throws a head kick but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Claw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hedegaard circles away.
Claw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hedegaard defending well as Claw loads up on a big left hand.
Hedegaard moves out of range as Claw strikes.
Hedegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Claw falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Claw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Claw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Claw manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Claw's guard.
Hedegaard scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Hedegaard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hedegaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedegaard pushing down on Claw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Claw is trying to control but can't.
Claw is in trouble now - Hedegaard has advanced to mount!
Claw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hedegaard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Hedegaard lands a nice shot to the head.
Claw is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hedegaard cracks Claw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Claw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard controlling the action here.
Hedegaard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard.
Claw works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedegaard pushes down on Claw's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hedegaard connects with a nice short shot to Claw's temple.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Claw is defending well.
Hedegaard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Hedegaard wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Claw but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedegaard trying to control from half guard but Claw is working away. #SUB2#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard looks to throw the jab but Claw is out of range.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Claw throws an overhand right that lands on Hedegaard's shoulder, as Hedegaard tries to avoid the shot.
Claw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hedegaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Hedegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hedegaard connects with a nice short shot to Claw's temple. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw has hold of Hedegaard's hands but Hedegaard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard. #T1##SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard lands strikes from half guard.
Hedegaard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Claw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hedegaard lands strikes from half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedegaard prevents Claw from improving his position.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claw defends it well. #SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard trying to control from half guard but Claw is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hedegaard lands a nice short elbow.
Hedegaard is trying to control. Claw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Claw defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Claw looking for subs from the bottom but Hedegaard mounts him!
Claw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard looking to control but Claw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Claw is working to get back to half guard.
Claw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Hedegaard there.
Simon Hedegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 315 -
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Howard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howard manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Howard's guard.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Howard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is working Howard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedegaard trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hedegaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howard.
Hedegaard chips away with some ground and pound.
Howard wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hedegaard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow. #T3#
Howard trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Howard advances to half guard.
Howard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hedegaard!
Hedegaard tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Hedegaard is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action.
Howard avoids the attempt from Hedegaard to control.
Hedegaard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet. #T4#
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Hedegaard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hedegaard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hedegaard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howard is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Howard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hedegaard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hedegaard somewhat.
Howard moves away from the strike by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howard is trying to defend but Hedegaard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howard wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Howard is trying to maintain the position but Hedegaard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Hedegaard sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Howard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedegaard stalling away here and it's allowed Howard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard lands a couple of digs.
Howard wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Howard controls Hedegaard momentarily but Hedegaard frees himself. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Howard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howard manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Howard's guard.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howard defending well as Hedegaard loads up on a big left hand.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Hedegaard sprawls well.
Howard tries for a takedown but Hedegaard circles away easily#TD#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hedegaard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howard's head.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Howard is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Howard slips under a jab.
Hedegaard has a takedown stuffed.
Hedegaard has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard trying to control the action but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
Howard is pressing down on Hedegaard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedegaard is holding on for now. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedegaard manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard wants to sweep here but Howard controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dean Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Howard stands and throws Hedegaard's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Howard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard is not content to let Howard control the position.
Howard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Howard working away.#T3#
Hedegaard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howard scoring with punches from side control.
Hedegaard wants to control but Howard postures up.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Howard tries for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending well.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Hedegaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard dodges the ground and pound from Howard.
Hedegaard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hedegaard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Howard off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard keeps control of the position as Howard tries to break free.
Hedegaard wants to control but Howard manages to buck him off and is now in Hedegaard's guard! Nice work there by Howard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hedegaard 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Hedegaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simon Hedegaard waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 310 - Marek Vs Presley
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard gets caught flat footed, as Kurtev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter inform us that Hedegaard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurtev is aware though and is defending well.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kurtev cracks Hedegaard with a solid left hand.
Kurtev is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurtev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurtev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurtev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Kurtev has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hedegaard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kurtev is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hedegaard pulls down on the head and he's put Kurtev to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Hedegaard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 304 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Hedegaard.
Claw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claw throws a series of punches but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claw sprawls and moves away.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Claw scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Claw to the mat! Claw manages to get full guard.
Hedegaard throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Claw throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hedegaard uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard cracks Claw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hedegaard is putting a hurting on Claw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Hedegaard working away.
Claw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hedegaard off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Claw is looking for the choke from the back position but Hedegaard is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Claw is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hedegaard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Claw looking for the choke but no joy.
Hedegaard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Hedegaard showing good submission defense here. #T2##SUB2#
Hedegaard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Claw's arms.
Claw keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw just sinks the hooks in.
Hedegaard tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Hedegaard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Hedegaard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Claw. #T3#
Claw is trying to stick to Hedegaard's back but Hedegaard is turning into Claw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Claw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard with a nice head shot there.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Hedegaard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedegaard defends it easily.
Hedegaard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claw working a defensive guard here.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claw is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up. #T4#
Hedegaard cracks Claw with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Claw is tightening it up a little... Hedegaard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hedegaard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hedegaard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Claw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chief Claw!
A relieved looking Chief Claw 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: OFK 296 - Marek Vs Do Urden
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Hedegaard throws a hook but Schullacks avoids it easily.
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schullacks.
Schullacks swings for the body but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard attempts a counter takedown but Schullacks avoids it well and moves away.
Hedegaard loads up on a big right hand but Schullacks slips the punch.
Schullacks misses with a straight left.
Schullacks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hedegaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schullacks.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Schullacks avoids it easily.
Schullacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Schullacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Hedegaard gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedegaard advances to mount.
Hedegaard tries to control but Schullacks wriggling away.
Schullacks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schullacks is looking to control Hedegaard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schullacks avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schullacks is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schullacks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schullacks is trying to keep Hedegaard in close.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schullacks is keeping the position for now.
Schullacks is pulling down on Hedegaard's head. It's preventing any offense from Hedegaard, at least for the moment.
Schullacks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage.
Schullacks wants to sweep but no luck.
Schullacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedegaard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Schullacks works over Hedegaard with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schullacks is aware though and is defending well.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schullacks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard controlling Schullacks's posture.
Schullacks throws a strike but Hedegaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##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.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Schullacks is keeping the position.
Schullacks wants to control but Hedegaard passes easily into half guard.
Schullacks trying to control but Hedegaard postures up.
Schullacks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Hedegaard 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. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura but Schullacks is defending well.
Schullacks is doing well to control the position and prevent Hedegaard from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schullacks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schullacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schullacks scores with a jab. Hedegaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schullacks stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schullacks jabs at Hedegaard's body.#TD#
Hedegaard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schullacks trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks wants to control but Hedegaard passes into side. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schullacks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Schullacks is defending well.
Schullacks is looking for a sweep.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hedegaard has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking to secure an arm triangle but Schullacks defends it well.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position but Hedegaard isn't that keen on the idea.
Hedegaard tries to control but Schullacks wriggling away.
Schullacks tries to reverse the position but Hedegaard maintains control.
Schullacks wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Schullacks regains half guard.
Well, if Hedegaard 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.
Schullacks works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Schullacks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard postures up.
Schullacks pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schullacks is keeping the position for now.
Schullacks is controlling Hedegaard's posture.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schullacks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hedegaard pulls Schullacks in close to prevent any damage.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schullacks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schullacks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schullacks trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schullacks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schullacks has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Schullacks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Schullacks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schullacks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Schullacks avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schullacks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schullacks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schullacks trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Schullacks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schullacks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schullacks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vern Schullacks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard ducks under a wild hook from Schullacks.
Schullacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Schullacks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schullacks leaves Hedegaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schullacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Hedegaard should have avoided that one.
Schullacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedegaard manages to avoid it.
Schullacks looks to land a right hand but Hedegaard moved out of range.
Hedegaard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schullacks manages to circle out of the way.
Hedegaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedegaard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schullacks sprawls and moves away.
Hedegaard moves away from the strike by Schullacks.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schullacks with the counter takedown but Hedegaard avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Schullacks lands.
Hedegaard throws a right and a left that Schullacks avoids nicely.
Hedegaard throws a shot from downtown. Schullacks moves away and avoids it.
Hedegaard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schullacks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schullacks lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Schullacks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedegaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Schullacks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedegaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schullacks misses the jab.
Schullacks takes a swing at Hedegaard's ribcage but misses.
Hedegaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schullacks tries to avoid it but Hedegaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schullacks to the ground. Schullacks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schullacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedegaard misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Schullacks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hedegaard pushes Schullacks off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schullacks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schullacks lands with a good body shot.
Schullacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Schullacks.#T2#
Hedegaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schullacks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hedegaard scrambles back to his feet.
Hedegaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schullacks tries to avoid it but Hedegaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schullacks to the ground. Schullacks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schullacks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hedegaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hedegaard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schullacks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hedegaard at a distance.
Schullacks lands with an overhand left.
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schullacks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hedegaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schullacks throws a looping overhand right but Hedegaard ducks down to avoid it.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Schullacks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schullacks lands with a good body shot.
Hedegaard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schullacks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schullacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vern Schullacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schullacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schullacks missing with a left hand there. Hedegaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hedegaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schullacks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedegaard.
Schullacks scores with a hook.
Schullacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedegaard.
Hedegaard tries to counter by clinching up but Schullacks breaks away and moves out of range.
Hedegaard digs a good body shot into Schullacks's ribs.
Schullacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Schullacks scores with a shot to the body.
Schullacks scores with a shot to the body.
Schullacks scores with a jab.
Schullacks takes a swing at Hedegaard's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hedegaard scores with a takedown into Schullacks's guard.
Schullacks controlling Hedegaard's posture.
Schullacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Schullacks, not yet. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hedegaard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schullacks has control of Hedegaard's left arm, preventing Hedegaard from doing any damage.
Schullacks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Schullacks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedegaard defends well.
Hedegaard looking to sit in guard and control but Schullacks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Schullacks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schullacks 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 290 - Gazersky Vs Radar
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krnacova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard preventing the sweep.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Krnacova working a defensive guard but Hedegaard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Krnacova takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hedegaard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krnacova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Krnacova is defending well.
Krnacova tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Krnacova is defending well.
Krnacova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krnacova is not content to let Hedegaard control the position. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound.
Krnacova is trying to get back to half guard.
Krnacova manages to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krnacova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hedegaard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Krnacova defend it? Hedegaard steps over the head and cranks it - Krnacova is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hedegaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 283 - Barnes Vs Presley
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Hedegaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schullacks throws out the jab. #TD2#
Schullacks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hedegaard's guard.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schullacks looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schullacks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schullacks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schullacks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Schullacks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schullacks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Schullacks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schullacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schullacks scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Schullacks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schullacks works his way back into a safe position though.
Schullacks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schullacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks looking to pass the guard.
Schullacks throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schullacks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schullacks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schullacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hedegaard looking to control. #T2#
Schullacks throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Schullacks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schullacks works his way back into a safe position though.
Schullacks is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schullacks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Schullacks defends it easily.
Schullacks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schullacks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schullacks 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.
Hedegaard 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 Schullacks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #T3#
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schullacks defends well.
Schullacks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schullacks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schullacks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hedegaard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Schullacks is nestled in close to Hedegaard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Schullacks 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. Hedegaard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Schullacks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vern Schullacks!
Our winner, Vern Schullacks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 276 - Vaiduoklis Vs Gay G
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake misses with a double jab #TD#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hedegaard is standing up over Drake. Drake looks to escape but Hedegaard dives into side control. #REVB#
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drake is trying to improve his position.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound. #T1#
Hedegaard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drake down.
Hedegaard working away.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Drake.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard struggling a bit here.
Drake scores with punches from side control.
Drake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drake lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hedegaard regains half guard.
I've been told that Drake has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drake connects with a nice short shot to Hedegaard's temple. #T2#
Drake prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Hedegaard taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedegaard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drake defends well.
Hedegaard wants to sweep here but Drake controlling him for the moment.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow. #T3#
Hedegaard looking to control.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drake wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Drake distracts Hedegaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Drake is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake is pushing down on Hedegaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hedegaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Drake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drake works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake won't allow Hedegaard to sweep him here.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hedegaard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drake escapes and throws Hedegaard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Hedegaard with that takedown attempt.
Hedegaard dodges the punch combination from Drake.
Hedegaard defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. 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.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake lands the left hand.#T1#
Drake swings for the body but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hedegaard backs up against the cage.
Drake swings for the body but Hedegaard moves out of range.
A jab from Drake misses.
Hedegaard misses with a lunging right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Hedegaard tries to counter by clinching up but Drake breaks away and moves out of range.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedegaard misses with a straight right.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Hedegaard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Drake working for a triangle but Hedegaard defends it easily.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hedegaard preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Drake stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drake has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard lands an elbow.
Drake looking for a sweep but Hedegaard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake tries to improve his position but instead Hedegaard has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hedegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard has a takedown stuffed.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Hedegaard takes one to the chin there.
Drake stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bobby Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Hedegaard's belly button to the back.
Hedegaard slips a jab from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Hedegaard on that attempt.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hedegaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedegaard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedegaard. Hedegaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drake jabs Hedegaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Hedegaard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hedegaard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard passes into half guard.
Drake moves into full guard. #T2#
Drake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hedegaard is working Drake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Hedegaard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard. #REVB##T3#
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Drake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drake 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

Event: OFK 270 - Bomstærk Vs Kosmanov
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up with Hedegaard, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes Hedegaard against the cage but Hedegaard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krnacova 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.
Krnacova stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Krnacova shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Krnacova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hedegaard quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Krnacova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova cracks Hedegaard with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedegaard has wrist control.
Krnacova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Krnacova stays in close to Hedegaard's body and controls the position. #T2#
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard advances position into side control!
Krnacova is looking for a sweep.
Krnacova is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Krnacova is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hedegaard connects with a decent elbow.
Krnacova tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Krnacova is defending well. #T3#
Krnacova tries to buck Hedegaard off but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Krnacova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krnacova tries to buck Hedegaard off but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Krnacova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krnacova can't do much from the bottom here.
Hedegaard just content to control the position.
Krnacova is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Krnacova tries to improve position but can't.
Krnacova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krnacova wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krnacova is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Krnacova gets full guard.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard is in close to Krnacova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard is pushing down on Krnacova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krnacova is fighting to maintain full guard but Hedegaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krnacova is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Krnacova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krnacova is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Krnacova looking to score a takedown here. Hedegaard is defending well but Krnacova drives through and ends up in Hedegaard's guard.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krnacova is working Hedegaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova looking to sit in guard and control but Hedegaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova 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.
Krnacova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hedegaard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hedegaard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hedegaard postures up. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
Krnacova trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Hedegaard advances to half guard.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well.
Krnacova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Hedegaard there. #T2##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krnacova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krnacova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Hedegaard is thwarting Krnacova's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Krnacova is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 265-Escalante Vs Hedegaard
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Escalante lands a really nice looking cross but Hedegaard seems unphased.
Hedegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Escalante moves out of range easily.
Escalante's corner calls for a 1-2. Escalante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escalante throws out a powerful jab.
Escalante scores with a leg kick.
Escalante 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.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Escalante manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedegaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Escalante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hedegaard shoots in for a double leg but Escalante sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Hedegaard backs away, Escalante returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Hedegaard.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hedegaard on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Escalante.
Hedegaard with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Escalante counters with a nice right hand that sends Hedegaard toppling to the canvas! Hedegaard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Escalante finish him?!#KD#
Escalante lands a big right hand that sends Hedegaard crashing to the mat! Escalante stays standing though and waves Hedegaard back to his feet!#ROC#Hedegaard is rocked!
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedegaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?#T1#
A low kick lands for Escalante.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hedegaard seems to have recovered his senses.
Escalante lands the left hand.
Escalante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Hedegaard's shoulder, as Hedegaard tries to avoid the shot.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escalante connects with a leg kick.
Hedegaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escalante scores with a jab. Hedegaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escalante drops Hedegaard with a huge uppercut! Hedegaard drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Escalante is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante is the new middleweight champion!
Vicente Escalante very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 259 - New Year Fight Night
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Hedegaard, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Hedegaard against the cage but Hedegaard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hedegaard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hedegaard wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Hedegaard.#T1#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Hedegaard.
Cruz stays in close to Hedegaard's body and controls the position.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hedegaard scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Hedegaard has moved into half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz 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.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Hedegaard sits in half guard.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hedegaard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hedegaard's back!
Hedegaard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hedegaard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz passes Hedegaard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz cracks Hedegaard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedegaard taking shots to the head.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Hedegaard is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Hedegaard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Hedegaard is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedegaard sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Ricardo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Hedegaard has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Hedegaard wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz is holding on to half guard well.
Hedegaard prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz 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.
Hedegaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz 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#
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hedegaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard gets full guard.
Hedegaard trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #T4#
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hedegaard swivels and escapes.
Hedegaard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Cruz is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Cruz's guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hedegaard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz looking to control. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Hedegaard preventing the sweep.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedegaard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hedegaard trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Hedegaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Hedegaard pushes his legs off easily.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.#SUB2#
Hedegaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedegaard defends well.#SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Hedegaard defends it easily.
Hedegaard scoring with some ground and pound.
Hedegaard working some strikes from top position.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedegaard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hedegaard 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Simon Hedegaard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Hedegaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Hedegaard sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Hedegaard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Hedegaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.#TD2#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hedegaard sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedegaard avoid being mounted?
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cruz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending well.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Hedegaard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Hedegaard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.
Cruz pushes down on Hedegaard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hedegaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Hedegaard keeps control of the position as Cruz tries to break free. #T2#
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Cruz breaks Hedegaard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hedegaard, who protects the arm well.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but Hedegaard denies him.
Hedegaard is trying to improve his position.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hedegaard!
Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Cruz prevents Hedegaard from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Cruz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hedegaard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hedegaard shrugs it off.
Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Hedegaard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hedegaard's face.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hedegaard is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hedegaard is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for a guillotine from mount but Hedegaard frees his head quite easily.
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Hedegaard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cruz controlling the position well here. Hedegaard rolled but Cruz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Hedegaard is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Hedegaard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hedegaard trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard. #REVB#
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz pushing down on Hedegaard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hedegaard defends it well. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hedegaard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hedegaard's guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedegaard has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cruz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hedegaard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cruz has cracked it and Hedegaard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Cruz!
Ricardo Cruz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: OFK 251 - Kutlev Vs Hedegaard
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hedegaard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kurtev is trying to control Hedegaard's posture but Hedegaard avoids it.
Kurtev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hedegaard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hedegaard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kurtev is looking to regain half guard here but Hedegaard keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurtev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kurtev wants to control but Hedegaard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard tries to advance to mount but Kurtev denies him. #SUB2#
Hedegaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurtev, who protects the arm well.
Kurtev is trying to control Hedegaard's posture but Hedegaard avoids it. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev sneaks back into half guard.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Kurtev is a slippery customer.
Hedegaard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hedegaard tries to pass to full mount but Kurtev defends it. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Hedegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kurtev is trying to maintain the position but Hedegaard is very close to passing his half guard.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Kurtev defends the submission attempt.
Kurtev is trying to control but Hedegaard passes into side control!
Hedegaard working the body and head with strikes.
Kurtev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hedegaard's best efforts.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hedegaard working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Kurtev is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurtev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedegaard is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurtev throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hedegaard manages to pass to side control.
Kurtev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hedegaard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kurtev's legs.
Kurtev tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hedegaard trying to control the position but Kurtev is working away.
Kurtev misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kurtev throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard trying to control the position but Kurtev is working away.
Hedegaard advances to full mount.
Kurtev manages to control the position for a moment.
Hedegaard tries to control but Kurtev wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtev wants to hold on but Hedegaard pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kurtev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Hedegaard feints and as Kurtev raises his hands in defense, Hedegaard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kurtev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Hedegaard has clasped his hands together around Kurtev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedegaard throwing strikes but Kurtev manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kurtev throws a strike aimed at the side of Hedegaard's head but Hedegaard avoids it well.
Kurtev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kurtev throws a strike aimed at the side of Hedegaard's head but Hedegaard avoids it well.
Hedegaard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hedegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Kurtev actively working from the bottom here.
Kurtev 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#
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Kurtev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hedegaard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hedegaard!
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hedegaard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hedegaard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kurtev throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurtev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurtev is trying to control Hedegaard's posture but Hedegaard avoids it.
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working.
Simon Hedegaard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurtev tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Kurtev is defending well.
Kurtev sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Kurtev gets back to full guard.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
Hedegaard pushing down on Kurtev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hedegaard working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard is looking to advance position but Kurtev won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurtev striking from half guard on the bottom. #T4#
Kurtev gets back to full guard.
Hedegaard postures up.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hedegaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Kurtev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hedegaard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Kurtev is looking to clinch. #TD#
Kurtev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hedegaard to the ground. Kurtev is now in Hedegaard's guard.
Kurtev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedegaard has wrist control.
Kurtev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurtev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Kurtev defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hedegaard is tightening it up a little... Kurtev has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kurtev reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kurtev taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hedegaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard is the new middleweight champion!
Simon Hedegaard made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

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

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golles enables Hedegaard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hedegaard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Golles wants to stand up but Hedegaard is controlling him. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Golles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golles manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Golles's guard.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Golles is retaining full guard.
Hedegaard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedegaard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golles is looking to stand up but Hedegaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hedegaard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Hedegaard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hedegaard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Golles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hedegaard working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard lands an elbow. #SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golles is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Golles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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#
Hedegaard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Golles is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hedegaard yanks on the arm and Golles is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hedegaard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Hedegaard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 245 - Paris Vs Kelly
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Hedegaard misses with a straight left. #TD#
Schullacks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hedegaard's guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter inform us that Hedegaard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schullacks lands a couple of elbows.
Hedegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schullacks trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schullacks has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hedegaard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Schullacks is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hedegaard pulls down on the head and he's put Schullacks to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 239 - Walker Vs Barnes
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Hedegaard avoids the head kick by Claw. #CL#
Hedegaard clinches up against the cage.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Hedegaard has hold of one of Claw's legs. Claw is fighting the takedown attempt but Hedegaard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Claw being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Claw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Claw looking for a guillotine here but Hedegaard defends easily.
Hedegaard pushing down on Claw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard prevents Claw from improving his position.#SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Claw is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Hedegaard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claw is in trouble now - Hedegaard has advanced to mount!
Hedegaard cracks Claw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hedegaard prevents Claw from getting the reversal.
Claw is still trying to improve position.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claw is looking to escape.
Hedegaard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Claw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Claw is looking to escape.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Claw is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Claw won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage. #T3#
Claw gets back to full guard.
Claw is trying to keep Hedegaard in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hedegaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claw being controlled here, momentarily.
Claw controls Hedegaard momentarily but Hedegaard frees himself.
Hedegaard passes Claw's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Claw with the active half guard here but Hedegaard passes nicely into side control.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claw prevents Hedegaard from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hedegaard off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Claw jabs Hedegaard right on the nose. Hedegaard blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Hedegaard dives in and scores a takedown into Claw's guard.
Hedegaard scoring with some ground and pound.
Hedegaard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Claw keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Claw looking for a sweep. Not yet Claw, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hedegaard passes into side control.
Claw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hedegaard connects with a decent elbow.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Claw is looking to regain half guard here but Hedegaard keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Claw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Claw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Claw is working to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Hedegaard lands a big shot there that rocks Claw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hedegaard looking to finish Claw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Claw!
Claw gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hedegaard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hedegaard working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw is looking to get to half guard.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
Claw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Hedegaard looking to control.
Hedegaard 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#
Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedegaard controls Claw momentarily but Claw frees himself. #SUB2#
Claw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hedegaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hedegaard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hedegaard advances position into side control!
Hedegaard cracks Claw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Claw is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claw is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Claw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claw trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura but Claw is defending well. #SUB2#
Hedegaard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Claw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard throws a hook but Claw blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Claw. That snapped Hedegaard's head back.
Claw misses with a hook #TD#
and Hedegaard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedegaard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Claw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is stalling here. Claw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hedegaard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Claw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hedegaard is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Hedegaard tries to buck Claw off but Claw is having none of it.#SUB2#
Claw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard is trying to control Claw's posture but Claw avoids it.
Hedegaard tries to buck Claw off but Claw is having none of it.#SUB2#
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Claw is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hedegaard is trying to escape and Claw transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hedegaard is forced to tap! Nice work there by Claw! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Claw!
After winning the bout, Chief Claw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 234 - Okafor Vs Mustonen
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Hedegaard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howard avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedegaard enables Howard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedegaard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hedegaard trying to control the position here.
Hedegaard continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hedegaard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Howard doesn't defend quickly enough and Hedegaard has managed to lock this one up! Can Howard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hedegaard on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 227 - Line Vs Wayne
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Krnacova closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krnacova lands in his opponent's guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Krnacova stays in close to Hedegaard's body and controls the position.
Hedegaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova distracts Hedegaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krnacova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Krnacova tries to pass.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Krnacova postures up in Hedegaard's guard and throws a big left but Hedegaard blocks it.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym.
Krnacova cracks Hedegaard with a solid left hand.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard.
Krnacova throws a strike but Hedegaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hedegaard postures up.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard distracts Krnacova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Hedegaard preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard stands up over Krnacova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krnacova is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is adopting a defensive guard.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova controls Hedegaard momentarily but Hedegaard frees himself.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Felix Krnacova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedegaard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krnacova swivels and escapes.
And Krnacova tries to counter it with a takedown but Hedegaard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krnacova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krnacova shoots in but Hedegaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Krnacova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hedegaard sprawls well initially but Krnacova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is trying to control the action in half guard but Hedegaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krnacova 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.
Hedegaard moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Krnacova 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#
Krnacova stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Krnacova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krnacova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krnacova dives in and grabs Hedegaard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes down on Krnacova's head and hops out.
Krnacova tries for a takedown but Hedegaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hedegaard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Krnacova feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.#SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova stops Hedegaard from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hedegaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard. #REVB##T3#
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krnacova trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Krnacova postures up in Hedegaard's guard and throws a big left but Hedegaard blocks it.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova slips nicely into half guard.
Krnacova stops Hedegaard from getting back to his feet.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Krnacova is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hedegaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Krnacova has control of the leg.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Hedegaard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Krnacova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard fails with the takedown.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krnacova but Krnacova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard misses with a hook.#TD2#
Krnacova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hedegaard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krnacova looks up at the clock and then as Hedegaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krnacova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krnacova lands an elbow.
Krnacova trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Krnacova's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Krnacova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hedegaard moves into full guard. #T1#
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hedegaard has Krnacova pulled in close to control his posture.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hedegaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Krnacova 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#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krnacova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedegaard has wrist control.
Hedegaard working a defensive guard here.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Krnacova tries to pass.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Krnacova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krnacova 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Krnacova!
A relieved looking Felix Krnacova 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: OFK 221 - Jahouli Vs Irwin
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Kurtev jabs Hedegaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Kurtev jumps into guard, dragging Hedegaard to the mat.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard passes Kurtev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedegaard prevents Kurtev from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev taking some punishment here, with Hedegaard in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurtev is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurtev defends it well. #T1#
Kurtev gets back to full guard.
Kurtev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
Hedegaard won't allow Kurtev to sweep him here.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Kurtev has his feet on Hedegaard's thighs here. He's pushed Hedegaard 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! Hedegaard 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). Krisko Kurtev!
Our winner, Krisko Kurtev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 218 -
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Golles takes a swing at Hedegaard's ribcage but misses.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hedegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Golles moves out of range easily.
Golles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Golles misses with a wild combination.
Golles throws a nice looking combination but Hedegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard not doing much here.
Hedegaard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hedegaard lands a nice short elbow.
Golles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Golles is in trouble now - Hedegaard has advanced to mount! #T1#
Hedegaard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Golles is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hedegaard controlling from the full mount.
Golles has given up his back.
Hedegaard controls the action.
Hedegaard is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Golles. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hedegaard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Golles to escape the position. #SUB#
Hedegaard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Hedegaard has got one arm under Golles's chin. This could be trouble... Golles trying to control the other hand but Hedegaard gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Golles has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 209-Holloway Vs Pellegrini
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
Hedegaard controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedegaard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hedegaard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Hedegaard taking a breather here.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hedegaard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for White!#T3#
Hedegaard landing punches. #SUB#
White defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
White trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hedegaard thowing shots but they're missing.
White slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hedegaard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing White to regain full guard.
White is looking to stand back up but Hedegaard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by White. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Hedegaard is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White pushes Hedegaard off looking to stand but Hedegaard dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Hedegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
White has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
A big right from White misses.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedegaard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for White.#TD#
Hedegaard gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Hedegaard distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hedegaard prevents White from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White connects with a jab.
A jab from White finds it's way through Hedegaard's defenses.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
White with a hook.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from White finds it's way through Hedegaard's defenses.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White thuds his right hand into Hedegaard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hedegaard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
White controlling the position for now.
Hedegaard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
White wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well.
Hedegaard wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but White defends it. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hedegaard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
White is staying active underneath Hedegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hedegaard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White tries to kick Hedegaard off but Hedegaard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hedegaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Hedegaard gets the takedown into side control.

White bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ralphie White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White loads up on a big right hand but Hedegaard slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hedegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hedegaard dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Hedegaard has been cut.#BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralphie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Hedegaard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Hedegaard controls the action.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hedegaard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
White rushes Hedegaard and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
Hedegaard is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hedegaard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White working Hedegaard over with knees to the body.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
White lands a good knee to the midsection. Hedegaard won't want to take too many of those.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hedegaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White sizes up Hedegaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
White lands a damaging elbow.
Ralphie White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Hedegaard lands a takedown into guard.
Hedegaard looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
White scores with a jab. Hedegaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White scores with a hook.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
Hedegaard walks into a stiff left hand from White.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hedegaard dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
White digs a right hand underneath Hedegaard's ribcage. Hedegaard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hedegaard takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hedegaard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hedegaard takes one on the button.
White lands with a hook. Hedegaard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Hedegaard walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Hedegaard's head back.
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White catches Hedegaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
White lands a body punch.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Hedegaard is blocking nicely.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
White tries a knee to the head but Hedegaard blocks it.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Hedegaard is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hedegaard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hedegaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White presses Hedegaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White pushes Hedegaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White lands an elbow inside that Hedegaard shrugs off. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
White tries to clinch up but Hedegaard circles away and keeps his distance.
White lands a jab to Hedegaard's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: OFK 203 - Jahouli Vs Kelly
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt - Golles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hedegaard slips under a jab.
Golles misses with a straight right.
Golles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hedegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golles throws a body punch but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Golles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedegaard. #TD#
Golles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hedegaard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hedegaard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hedegaard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard with a nice head shot there.
Golles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hedegaard stands and throws Golles's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Golles is not content to let Hedegaard control the position. #SUB#
Hedegaard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Golles is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Hedegaard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 198-Sinisterra vs Ironfeld
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Claw throws a head kick that misses.
Hedegaard slips a jab and a cross from Claw.
Claw misses with the combination. #TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Claw quickly recovers to half guard.
Claw wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Claw is staying active underneath Hedegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Hedegaard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hedegaard 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. #SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claw is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard is nestled in close to Claw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hedegaard works his way into side control.
Hedegaard wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hedegaard is working Claw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard scores with punches from side control.
Hedegaard looks up at the clock and then as Claw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hedegaard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claw is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Hedegaard cracks Claw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Claw taking punishment in the form of punches.
Claw can't do much from the bottom here.
Claw is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Claw down.
Hedegaard wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hedegaard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claw keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a guillotine from mount but Claw frees his head quite easily.
Hedegaard lands a big shot there that rocks Claw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Claw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Claw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hedegaard to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedegaard defends well.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving. #SUB2#
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Claw has his foot on Hedegaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hedegaard works his way back into a safe position though.
Hedegaard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Claw is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up. #SUB2#
Claw is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Claw trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Claw is looking for a triangle but Hedegaard pushes his legs off easily.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Claw's guard. #SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Claw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hedegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claw is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Hedegaard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Claw reverses the position - he's now on top in Hedegaard's guard.
Claw wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Claw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hedegaard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Claw has Hedegaard in his guard.#REVR#
Claw wants to control but Hedegaard passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Claw trying to control here.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard is trying to control. Claw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Claw is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Claw is defending it quite comfortably.
Claw wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hedegaard is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard uses his free foot to push down on Claw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Claw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard tries to control but Claw wriggling away.
Claw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Claw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard needs to keep his hands up - Claw had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Claw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Claw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Hedegaard there.
Claw is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Claw defends it.
Claw is refusing to be controlled, as Hedegaard sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Claw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard. #T1#
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Claw moves into full guard.
Hedegaard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Claw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hedegaard is pushing down on Claw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claw is fighting to maintain full guard but Hedegaard has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hedegaard works his way into side control. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position. #SUB#
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hedegaard controls the position from side control.#T3#
Claw tries to buck Hedegaard off but Hedegaard is having none of it.#SUB#
Hedegaard has hold of Claw's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Claw tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hedegaard cranks the arm and Claw screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Claw, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 191 - Kelly Vs Wanker
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Schullacks cracks Hedegaard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schullacks slaps away a takedown attempt from Hedegaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schullacks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hedegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schullacks manages to avoid it.
Hedegaard walks into a straight right hand from Schullacks.
Hedegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedegaard lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schullacks. Hedegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedegaard attempts a counter takedown but Schullacks avoids it well and moves away.
Schullacks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Schullacks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hedegaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hedegaard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Schullacks is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks is continuing to stall.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hedegaard won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Schullacks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schullacks seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schullacks is keeping the position for now.
Schullacks 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#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schullacks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hedegaard frees his head nicely. Oh but Schullacks has switched to an armbar! Hedegaard is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vern Schullacks!
A victorious Vern Schullacks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 184 - Sight Vs Kelly
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Krnacova gets a takedown into half guard.
Krnacova not doing much here. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Hedegaard tries to roll over but Krnacova keeps him under control.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Hedegaard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedegaard trying to hold on to Krnacova's head to control him but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Krnacova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hedegaard trying to control here.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krnacova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Hedegaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedegaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Krnacova is tapping! Great win for Hedegaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Hedegaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Hedegaard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 177 - Jahouli Vs Cosby
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Hedegaard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hedegaard somewhat.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Hedegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hedegaard walks into a jab.#T1#
Hedegaard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake lands a nice hook to Hedegaard's body. Hedegaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobby Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake scores with a one two! Hedegaard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drake lands a nice hook to Hedegaard's body. Hedegaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake 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.
Hedegaard has his takedown stuffed
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simon Hedegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Drake misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedegaard misses with a straight right.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedegaard.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake blocks a jab.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hedegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Drake tries to get set, Hedegaard tries to push him back and clinch up but Drake manages to avoid the attempt.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Drake punishes Hedegaard's body with a nice straight punch.
Hedegaard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake avoids the body shot from Hedegaard.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedegaard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hedegaard is breathing heavily.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hedegaard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drake pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage.
Drake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hedegaard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake 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. #TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drake's guard.
Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hedegaard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedegaard has Drake in his guard.#REVB#
Drake is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Hedegaard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drake prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hedegaard wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedegaard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Hedegaard has his hands on Drake's head, controlling the position.
Hedegaard looking to control. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hedegaard looking to control.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Drake is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hedegaard takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Hedegaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hedegaard with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hedegaard with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. 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!
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedegaard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drake 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedegaard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hedegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hedegaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hedegaard shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Hedegaard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Drake lands a body shot.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hedegaard.
Drake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drake thuds a left hand into Hedegaard's body.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Drake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Drake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Hedegaard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hedegaard dodges the punch combination from Drake. #T3#
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hedegaard thinking.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hedegaard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Hedegaard down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Hedegaard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!
Drake has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hedegaard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hedegaard at a distance.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake lands a jab to Hedegaard's midsection.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Hedegaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Hedegaard fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedegaard is just out of range.
Hedegaard shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Hedegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedegaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!

Event: OFK 171 - Sharma Vs Naulakko
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hedegaard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ball is wriggling around but Hedegaard manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a kimura here. Ball looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hedegaard wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Hedegaard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 165 - Trump Vs Pinochet
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Schullacks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks misses with a hook. Hedegaard ducked under it nicely.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hedegaard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schullacks takes a swing at Hedegaard's ribcage but misses.
Hedegaard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Schullacks shows good takedown defense.
Schullacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedegaard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schullacks. Hedegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedegaard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hedegaard moves away from the strike by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedegaard tries to counter with a takedown but Schullacks is quick to defend against it.
Vern Schullacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hedegaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Schullacks, which made it look bad.
Schullacks throws a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head but Hedegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hedegaard connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hedegaard misses the target.
Hedegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hedegaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schullacks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Hedegaard misses with an uppercut. Schullacks saw that one coming.
Schullacks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hedegaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Hedegaard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schullacks sprawls well. Schullacks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schullacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Schullacks looks to throw the jab but Hedegaard is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Schullacks.
Schullacks tests Hedegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schullacks's coach down at Cozad MMA Hilo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schullacks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schullacks throws the left hand but Hedegaard avoids the punch easily.
Schullacks cracks Hedegaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hedegaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schullacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedegaard.
Schullacks thuds a left hand into Hedegaard's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hedegaard misses with a hook.
Schullacks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schullacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hedegaard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schullacks sprawls and moves away.
Schullacks cracks Hedegaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hedegaard walks into a straight right hand from Schullacks.#TD#
Schullacks gets caught flat footed, as Hedegaard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schullacks has his hands on Hedegaard's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hedegaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schullacks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hedegaard has managed to get both his arms back between Schullacks's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is posturing up here but Schullacks has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hedegaard tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hedegaard has to tap! Slick submission there by Schullacks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vern Schullacks!
A very excited looking Vern Schullacks 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: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022

180 cm
23 yrs
173 lbs

208 cm
24 yrs
195 lbs

About Don

Hedegaard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Get Wet About Don! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Simon Hedegaard!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but About Don shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown. About Don tries to sprawl out of it but Hedegaard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. About Don manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hedegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but About Don swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hedegaard with a poor takedown #CL#
and About Don counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by About Don.
Get Wet About Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Hedegaard.#TD#
About Don gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hedegaard regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: About Don (2) vs (0) Hedegaard
About Don controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. About Don defends it easily.#T1#
About Don pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedegaard is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hedegaard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. About Don stacks Hedegaard 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 About Don!
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (5) vs (0) Hedegaard
Hedegaard tries to bench press About Don off him but About Don keeps the position.
Hedegaard sneaks back into half guard.
About Don moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (8) vs (0) Hedegaard
About Don in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Hedegaard regains half guard.#SUB#
About Don is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedegaard is just riding it out for now. About Don eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with About Don in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to control About Don's posture. About Don takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Hedegaard! About Don is rotating here... this could be the end... Hedegaard is out! About Don has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Get Wet About Don!
Get Wet About Don is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Get Wet About Don said 'I am GWad, don of dons.'.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

208 cm
24 yrs
195 lbs

190 cm
41 yrs
220 lbs

Hedegaard

Baker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hedegaard clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Hedegaard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (0) Baker
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#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baker wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is trying is best to control the position here.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (5) vs (0) Baker
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hedegaard looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Baker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baker tries to hold on but Hedegaard pushes him away.
Baker can't escape the position.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baker tries to lock up and control but Hedegaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baker is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baker has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Baker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker keeps trying to improve his position.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard fails to advance to Baker's back.
Hedegaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baker has worked his arm free - good work by Baker! #T4#
Baker stops Hedegaard from passing to mount. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Baker is defending well.
Hedegaard controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hedegaard's guard! Nice work there by Baker!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (5) vs (2) Baker
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Baker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #T7#
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Hedegaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (7) vs (2) Baker
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB2#
Baker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hedegaard escapes and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (10) vs (2) Baker
Baker is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baker trying his best to control but Hedegaard has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hedegaard (12) vs (2) Baker#T10#
Baker wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Baker is looking to improve his position but Hedegaard isn't that keen on the idea.
Hedegaard wants to take Baker's back here but Baker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baker gets back to half guard.#T11#
Baker tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Hedegaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baker!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (15) vs (2) Baker
Hedegaard wants to take his opponent's back but Baker doesn't allow it.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T12#
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.#SUB2#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hedegaard is aware though and is defending well.
Baker wants to control the position but Hedegaard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Baker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Hedegaard trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #T14#
Baker trying to control the position here.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is pulling down on Hedegaard's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hedegaard takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022

203 cm
43 yrs
226 lbs

208 cm
24 yrs
195 lbs

John

Hedegaard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Scott John! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Simon Hedegaard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hedegaard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: John (0) vs (2) Hedegaard
Hedegaard is looking to stall here but John recovers full guard.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hedegaard looking to sit in guard and control but John gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John (2) vs (2) Hedegaard
John wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hedegaard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. John doesn't defend quickly enough and Hedegaard has managed to lock this one up! Can John escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hedegaard on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

208 cm
24 yrs
195 lbs

185 cm
23 yrs
205 lbs

Hedegaard

Short

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Short!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
Short keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Hedegaard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Short tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hedegaard is in Short's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (0) Short
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Short.
Hedegaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedegaard prevents Short from improving his position.#SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Short is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Short manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Short has his hands on Hedegaard's head, controlling the position.
Short can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedegaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short tries to get to full guard but Hedegaard has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hedegaard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hedegaard's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (4) Short
Hedegaard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Short's guard. Nice work there by Hedegaard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (4) vs (4) Short
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Short seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard trying to control but Short is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hedegaard is fighting to break Short's control of his arms but Short is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Short not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Short has Hedegaard pulled in close to control his posture.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Hedegaard defends easily.
Short wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hedegaard forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Short is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Short defends it.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedegaard prevents Short from improving his position.#T6##SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Short!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (7) vs (4) Short
Hedegaard moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (10) vs (4) Short
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Short is in bad spot here.
Short trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Short's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Hedegaard has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Short is in real trouble here. Hedegaard gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Short is tapping out! Hedegaard wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 149 - Gomez Vs Line
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Hedegaard moves out of range as Krnacova throws a body kick. #TD2#
Krnacova closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krnacova lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krnacova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krnacova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.
Krnacova stopping the sweep attempt from Hedegaard.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard 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.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hedegaard looking to control.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
Hedegaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow. #SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard working a defensive guard here.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hedegaard 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#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krnacova has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Hedegaard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Krnacova pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedegaard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krnacova's head.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedegaard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.#SUB#
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Krnacova stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow.
Krnacova stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
Krnacova is working Hedegaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
Krnacova stopping the sweep attempt from Hedegaard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hedegaard 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#
Hedegaard has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Krnacova 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#
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hedegaard as he jumps to the side.
Hedegaard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krnacova circles away.
A clash of legs there as Hedegaard blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedegaard misses its target.#CL2#
Krnacova pushes Hedegaard up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Krnacova pulls guard.
Hedegaard being controlled here momentarily.
Krnacova looking to control.
Krnacova is pulling down on Hedegaard's head to control his posture.
Krnacova 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Krnacova controlling Hedegaard's posture. #T1#
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Krnacova 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#
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krnacova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krnacova is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Krnacova works his way into full mount! #T2#
Krnacova working the ground and pound effectively.
Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedegaard can't escape the position.
Krnacova in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Krnacova content just to control the position here.
Krnacova lands a heavy elbow.
Krnacova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krnacova landing shots from mount.
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard wants to control but Krnacova is keeping busy.
Hedegaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedegaard manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Krnacova distracts Hedegaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Krnacova preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Krnacova stays in close to Hedegaard's body and controls the position. #T4#
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hedegaard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krnacova 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#
Hedegaard tries to roll over but Krnacova keeps him under control.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Hedegaard's temple.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Hedegaard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Krnacova is controlling well.
Krnacova trying to control from half guard but Hedegaard is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Krnacova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krnacova as he jumps to the side.
Krnacova leaves Hedegaard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krnacova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krnacova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hedegaard gets caught flat footed, as Krnacova shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hedegaard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hedegaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hedegaard pushes down on Krnacova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krnacova is pressing down on Hedegaard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Krnacova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hedegaard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard 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.
Krnacova tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova is positioning himself well to prevent Hedegaard advancing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hedegaard wants to take a breather but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Krnacova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krnacova.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Krnacova is retaining full guard.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hedegaard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is pulling down on Hedegaard's head. It's preventing any offense from Hedegaard, at least for the moment.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
Hedegaard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Krnacova has his hands on Hedegaard's head, controlling the position.
Krnacova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedegaard is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krnacova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krnacova looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Hedegaard trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krnacova pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Hedegaard.
Well Krnacova 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 142 - Cosby Vs Jarr
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Hedegaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hedegaard scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hedegaard lands in his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexyev is looking to stand up but Hedegaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hedegaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hedegaard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexyev can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexyev wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Hedegaard's hips, looking to push off. But Hedegaard grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Alexyev screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 133 -
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Schullacks misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hedegaard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schullacks's guard.
Schullacks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Schullacks is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up.
Hedegaard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Aloha MMA inform us that Schullacks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard trying to control but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is in close to Schullacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Schullacks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard. #REVB#
Schullacks landing some decent shots from guard.
Schullacks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Schullacks defends it easily.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schullacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hedegaard's guard.
Hedegaard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Schullacks has control of the leg.
Hedegaard gets back to full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedegaard is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Schullacks.#SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard working some strikes from top position.
Schullacks pulls Hedegaard in to control the position. #SUB2#
Hedegaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Schullacks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard. #REVB#
Schullacks trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schullacks wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hedegaard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedegaard 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##T4#
Schullacks tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Schullacks is positioning himself well to prevent Hedegaard advancing to mount.
Hedegaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schullacks sees it coming and defends easily.
Hedegaard tries to pass to full mount but Schullacks defends it.
Schullacks controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but Schullacks defending well.
Hedegaard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard 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#
Jab from Schullacks.
Schullacks scores with a jab to the body.
Hedegaard dives in for a single leg takedown but Schullacks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schullacks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Schullacks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard trying to control but Schullacks postures up.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Schullacks wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedegaard 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.
Schullacks is stalling here. Hedegaard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schullacks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hedegaard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Schullacks sneaks back 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!
Hedegaard stalling. #T1#
Schullacks tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Hedegaard wants to take a breather but Schullacks is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schullacks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Schullacks is keeping the position.
Hedegaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schullacks is controlling Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Schullacks is retaining full guard.
Schullacks working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schullacks is pulling down on Hedegaard's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Schullacks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Schullacks.
Hedegaard is in close to Schullacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Hedegaard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schullacks is looking to reverse the position.
Hedegaard is staying tight to Schullacks's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schullacks, who protects the arm well.
Hedegaard working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Schullacks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hedegaard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hedegaard landing a few strikes.
Schullacks gets back to half guard.
Schullacks is trying to control but Hedegaard passes into side control!
Hedegaard wants to control but Schullacks is keeping him busy.
Schullacks gets back to half guard.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
Schullacks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedegaard is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Schullacks has hold of Hedegaard's hands but Hedegaard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schullacks is trying to maintain the position but Hedegaard is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Schullacks defends the submission attempt.
Schullacks is looking to control Hedegaard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schullacks avoid being mounted?
Hedegaard prevents Schullacks from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hedegaard lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Schullacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hedegaard looks for a takedown but Schullacks sprawls well.
Hedegaard misses with a head kick.
Vern Schullacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schullacks slips a jab and a cross from Hedegaard.
Schullacks digs a good hook to Hedegaard's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Schullacks misses the target.
Hedegaard moves away from the strike by Schullacks.
Hedegaard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schullacks defends well and Hedegaard ends up having to push Schullacks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hedegaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schullacks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schullacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Schullacks.
Hedegaard tries to counter with a takedown but Schullacks is quick to defend against it.
Schullacks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schullacks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schullacks lands a nice looking body shot.
Schullacks throws a body shot but no joy.
Schullacks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hedegaard momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hedegaard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hedegaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schullacks scores with a jab. Hedegaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schullacks lands an overhand right.
Schullacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Schullacks.
Hedegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hedegaard misses. #TD#
Hedegaard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schullacks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hedegaard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hedegaard's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedegaard turns into Schullacks and is now in his guard.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
Schullacks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Hedegaard forces his way into half guard.
Schullacks is trying to control but can't.
Schullacks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hedegaard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedegaard wants to pass to mount but Schullacks is defending the position.
Schullacks wants to control but Hedegaard passes into side. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schullacks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schullacks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hedegaard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schullacks's legs.
Schullacks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schullacks can't do much from the bottom here.
Schullacks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Schullacks wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping him busy.
Schullacks tries to pass to full mount but Hedegaard defends it.
Schullacks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hedegaard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schullacks is taking a breather. Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard gets full guard.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schullacks is one step ahead there.
Hedegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Schullacks drops back looking for a leg! Hedegaard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hedegaard manages to kick Schullacks off! Schullacks jumps back into Hedegaard's guard.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Schullacks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hedegaard 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 122 - Krnacova Vs Wanker
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Fughead misses with a few strikes there.
Hedegaard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fughead manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in and bounces Fughead off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fughead wants to stand but Hedegaard is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Fughead is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fughead manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Fughead's guard.
Fughead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard content to stall in guard here.
Fughead is looking to stand up but Hedegaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hedegaard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Hedegaard stops Fughead from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Fughead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Fughead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fughead defends it well.
Hedegaard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hedegaard is controlling the pace.
Fughead is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Fughead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hedegaard lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Fughead wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fughead is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedegaard prevents Fughead from standing back up.
Hedegaard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fughead is trying to stand back up but Hedegaard is controlling him
Hedegaard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Hedegaard working Fughead over with strikes.
Hedegaard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fughead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hedegaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fughead is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedegaard controlling the action here.
Hedegaard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hedegaard lands a big elbow.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Fughead is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fughead has given up his back. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fughead taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hedegaard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 114 - Knox Vs line
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hedegaard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roffen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hedegaard is controlling him.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Roffen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard won't allow Roffen to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Roffen keeps moving.
Hedegaard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Roffen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Hedegaard postures up and lands a big shot to Roffen's brow. #SUB#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Roffen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hedegaard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hedegaard throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Roffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Roffen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hedegaard dives in for a single leg takedown but Roffen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roffen unleashes a big counter combination but Hedegaard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roffen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard tries to pull guard but Roffen won't allow it. #T2#
Roffen is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Roffen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roffen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roffen throws a right and a left that Hedegaard avoids nicely.
Hedegaard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedegaard missing with a left hand there. Roffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roffen connects with a body shot that sends Hedegaard's belly button to the back.
Roffen misses the shot to the body.
Roffen stuffs the takedown.
Roffen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Hedegaard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roffen to the ground. Hedegaard is now in Roffen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Roffen has his feet on Hedegaard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Roffen throws a right and a left that Hedegaard avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roffen.
Roffen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roffen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Roffen.
Roffen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedegaard.
Josh Roffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Roffen looks to land a combination but Hedegaard avoids it well.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Roffen gets caught flat footed, as Hedegaard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roffen keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roffen wants to stand and escape but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Roffen keeps moving.
Hedegaard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hedegaard 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.
Roffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hedegaard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Roffen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hedegaard is controlling him well.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Roffen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet but Hedegaard drags him back down.#SUB#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roffen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Roffen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Roffen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard shoots in but Roffen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hedegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Roffen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Roffen gets a clinch.
Hedegaard tries to score a body lock takedown but Roffen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hedegaard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hedegaard wants to take the fight to the mat but Roffen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
Hedegaard is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Hedegaard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roffen can't fight it off and eventually Hedegaard manages to take the fight to the floor. Roffen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roffen wants to stand and escape but Hedegaard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roffen is wriggling around but Hedegaard manages to pass to half guard.
Hedegaard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Hedegaard is trying to control. Roffen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Roffen defends the submission attempt.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedegaard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hedegaard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hedegaard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a guillotine from mount but Roffen frees his head quite easily.
Roffen is trying to stand.#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard has control of Roffen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roffen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roffen is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hedegaard swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 107 - Ninja Vs Dock
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Allstate scores with a hook to the body. Hedegaard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Allstate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hedegaard.
Allstate lands a slapping body shot.
Allstate fails to land with a series of punches.
Allstate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedegaard.
Allstate sizes up Hedegaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Hedegaard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allstate did well to prevent Hedegaard getting side control.
Allstate is looking to get back to is feet but Hedegaard passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard trying to control the position but Allstate is working away. #SUB#
Hedegaard has an Americana. Allstate didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hedegaard is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hedegaard hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

225 cm
39 yrs
215 lbs

208 cm
21 yrs
195 lbs

Akharraz

Hedegaard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Osama Akharraz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Simon Hedegaard!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hedegaard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akharraz circles away.
Hedegaard has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Akharraz darts in and clinches Hedegaard up against the cage.
Akharraz gets underhooks to prevent Hedegaard's takedown attempt.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Hedegaard.
Hedegaard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akharraz fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Akharraz rushes Hedegaard and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Akharraz tightens his grip and picks Hedegaard up, before dumping him to the ground. Hedegaard manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akharraz (2) vs (0) Hedegaard
Akharraz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Akharraz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Akharraz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Akharraz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akharraz has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedegaard keeping moving, preventing Akharraz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Akharraz 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.
Akharraz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Akharraz has gone for a leg lock! Hedegaard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akharraz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (2) vs (2) Hedegaard
Hedegaard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akharraz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akharraz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Akharraz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedegaard being controlled here momentarily.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Akharraz is keeping the position.
Hedegaard preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Akharraz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (4) vs (2) Hedegaard
Hedegaard 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#
Akharraz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akharraz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedegaard controls Akharraz momentarily but Akharraz frees himself.
Akharraz wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #SUB#
Akharraz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hedegaard dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (4) vs (4) Hedegaard
Hedegaard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Akharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akharraz pulls Hedegaard in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Akharraz wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Akharraz seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Akharraz wants to sweep but no luck.
Akharraz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (6) vs (4) Hedegaard
Akharraz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard trying to control the position. #T5#
Akharraz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Akharraz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hedegaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hedegaard has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (6) vs (6) Hedegaard
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Akharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Akharraz is retaining full guard.
Akharraz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akharraz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedegaard's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (8) vs (6) Hedegaard#T6#
Hedegaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akharraz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akharraz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akharraz passes into half guard.
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Akharraz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hedegaard is defending against the submission attempts here by Akharraz.
Hedegaard trying to hold on to Akharraz's head to control him but Akharraz postures up. #SUB#
Akharraz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedegaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akharraz. #T7#
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Akharraz seems to be working for a kimura but Hedegaard defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Akharraz is working for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Akharraz 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. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hedegaard manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hedegaard has his foot on Akharraz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akharraz works his way back into a safe position though.
Akharraz trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard keeping full guard, as Akharraz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hedegaard looking for a guillotine here but Akharraz defends easily.
Hedegaard working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Akharraz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akharraz looking to sit in guard and control but Hedegaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (8) vs (8) Hedegaard#SUB2#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Akharraz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akharraz manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Akharraz's guard.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Akharraz trying to control the position here.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Akharraz keeps moving. #T10#
Hedegaard advances to half guard.
Akharraz trying to hold on to Hedegaard's head to control him but Hedegaard postures up.
Akharraz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Akharraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Akharraz keeping hold of Hedegaard's head, controlling as best he can.
Akharraz trying to control but Hedegaard postures up.
Akharraz tries to get to full guard but Hedegaard has control of the leg. #T11#
Akharraz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Akharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard being controlled here momentarily.
Hedegaard trying to control but Akharraz is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Akharraz is retaining full guard.
Akharraz pulls Hedegaard in close to his closed guard and prevents Hedegaard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Akharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akharraz holds on and takes a little breather.
Hedegaard won't allow Akharraz to sweep him here.
Akharraz controlling the position.
Akharraz looking for a sweep. Not yet Akharraz, not yet.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Akharraz pulls Hedegaard in close to his closed guard and prevents Hedegaard from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Akharraz looking for a sweep. Not yet Akharraz, not yet.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Akharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akharraz is controlling Hedegaard's posture.#T14#
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Akharraz is keeping the position.
Akharraz seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Akharraz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Akharraz is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Akharraz gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Akharraz takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.

Event: OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Hedegaard fails to land the takedown.
Hedegaard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otakar Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Hedegaard gets double underhooks and turns Otakar Jr into the cage.
Otakar Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedegaard.
Otakar Jr throws a solid leg kick but Hedegaard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otakar Jr.
A low kick from Otakar Jr misses #TD#
and Hedegaard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Otakar Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Otakar Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hedegaard trying to control the pace.
Otakar Jr wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Otakar Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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#
Hedegaard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Otakar Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hedegaard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hedegaard throwing shots but Otakar Jr is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura but Otakar Jr is defending well. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Otakar Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Otakar Jr is trying to stand up here but Hedegaard is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hedegaard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Otakar Jr won't be happy about that!
Hedegaard landing punches. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Otakar Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Hedegaard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Otakar Jr is surviving well by controlling Hedegaard's body position as best he can.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hedegaard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hedegaard lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Otakar Jr is rocked!
Hedegaard trying to control but Otakar Jr is having none of it.
Otakar Jr is still in real trouble! Can Hedegaard finish him?#SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Otakar Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Otakar Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedegaard postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Otakar Jr in real trouble here! The ref calls for Otakar Jr to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK 73 - Cusumano Vs Horn
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Hedegaard fails with the takedown.#TD#
Schullacks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schullacks tries to pass to full mount but Hedegaard defends it. #SUB#
Schullacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedegaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schullacks. #SUB#
Schullacks is working for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks is looking to advance position but Hedegaard won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Schullacks is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Schullacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedegaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schullacks. #SUB#
Schullacks is trying to work for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending well.
Schullacks is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
Schullacks stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep. Schullacks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedegaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schullacks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schullacks's back!
Schullacks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Schullacks showing good submission defense here.
Hedegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schullacks wants to control his opponent's hands but Hedegaard gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schullacks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hedegaard's arms. #T3#
Hedegaard trying to control momentarily.
Schullacks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
I really don't envy Schullacks right now.
Hedegaard is not going to allow Schullacks to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Hedegaard tightening his grip on Schullacks, looking for the choke.
Hedegaard is not going to allow Schullacks to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Schullacks tries to break free. #SUB2#
Schullacks showing good submission defense here.
Hedegaard trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Hedegaard looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is persistently looking for the submission but Schullacks is defending it well. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hedegaard is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schullacks can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schullacks throws out a powerful jab.
Vern Schullacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schullacks misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hedegaard distracts Schullacks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Schullacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schullacks trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard works over Schullacks with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schullacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hedegaard won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB#
Schullacks is looking for a triangle but Hedegaard pushes his legs off easily.
Hedegaard throwing strikes from guard but Schullacks blocks nicely.
Hedegaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schullacks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schullacks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schullacks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schullacks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simon Hedegaard has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hedegaard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schullacks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schullacks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schullacks! #REVR#
Hedegaard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schullacks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.
Schullacks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hedegaard!#T3#
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schullacks takes Hedegaard's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hedegaard is in trouble. #SUB#
Schullacks looking for the choke but no joy.
Schullacks has the hooks in. Hedegaard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Schullacks is looking to control Hedegaard but Hedegaard is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Schullacks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Schullacks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hedegaard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hedegaard for a finish. #T4#
Hedegaard turns into Schullacks and is now in his guard.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
Schullacks wants to sweep here but Hedegaard controlling him for the moment.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Schullacks is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schullacks has his hands on Hedegaard's head, controlling the position.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
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 Vern Schullacks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard shoots in and drives through. Schullacks sprawls well.#TD2#
Hedegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard uses his free foot to push down on Schullacks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schullacks.
Schullacks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schullacks wants to hold on but Hedegaard pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Schullacks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Let's hope that Hedegaard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schullacks wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Schullacks is working to get back to half guard.
Schullacks wants to hold on but Hedegaard pushes him away.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schullacks is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hedegaard.#T2#
Schullacks can't escape the position.
Schullacks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Schullacks is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hedegaard wants to finish this one by submission but Schullacks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hedegaard.
Schullacks taking shots to the head.
Schullacks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Schullacks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schullacks advances position into side control!
Hedegaard is not content to let Schullacks control the position. #T3#
Schullacks tries to move to full mount but Hedegaard actually manages to regain half guard.
Schullacks wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Schullacks tries to pass to full mount but Hedegaard defends it.
Schullacks prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard is staying active underneath Schullacks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hedegaard is trying to maintain the position but Schullacks is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schullacks is stalling here. Hedegaard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schullacks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hedegaard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schullacks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schullacks can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schullacks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schullacks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Hedegaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hedegaard 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK 64 - Harwath Vs Moreno
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Hedegaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedegaard. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hedegaard tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hedegaard to the ground. Hedegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Hedegaard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hedegaard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to hold Hedegaard in close to prevent damage but Hedegaard has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Hedegaard.
Jackson is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. #T1#
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedegaard is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura here.
Hedegaard sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hedegaard tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson keeping hold of Hedegaard's head, controlling as best he can.
Hedegaard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Hedegaard is having none of it.#SUB#
Hedegaard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3##SUB#
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson has given up his back here.
Hedegaard wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.#SUB#
Hedegaard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Hedegaard controlling from the back.
Hedegaard tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.#SUB#
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Hedegaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hedegaard to the mat! Hedegaard manages to get full guard.
Hedegaard is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Simon Hedegaard 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.#SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hedegaard pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK 54 - Reilly Vs Milos
Date: Jan 13, 2021

#R1#
Allstate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allstate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedegaard. Hedegaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Allstate, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Allstate against the cage but Allstate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allstate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allstate throws a series of punches but Hedegaard avoids them all with ease.
Allstate tries to score with a low kick but Hedegaard moves his leg out of the way.
Hedegaard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedegaard throws a leg kick but Allstate checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Hedegaard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Hedegaard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Allstate controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Allstate wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hedegaard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Allstate for as long as he can get away with.
Allstate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Allstate is looking to control Hedegaard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allstate avoid being mounted?
Allstate wants to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Allstate won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount.
Allstate trying to control but Hedegaard postures up.
Allstate trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hedegaard manages to pass to mount!
Hedegaard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Allstate really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Allstate keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hedegaard has hold of Allstate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Allstate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Hedegaard.
Allstate is trying to escape the mount.
Hedegaard controlling his opponent.
Hedegaard moves to the back.
Allstate is trying to get back to his feet but Hedegaard has full control of the position and if anything, Allstate has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Allstate tries to break free.
Allstate trying to get back to his feet but Hedegaard is in full control for now.
Allstate tries to escape but Hedegaard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hedegaard has his arm under Allstate's chin here. Game over son! Hedegaard squeezes tightly and Allstate is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sleziacik defends it nicely.
Hedegaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hedegaard shoots in and drives through. Sleziacik sprawls well.
Sleziacik tries to clinch but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Hedegaard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hedegaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. 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.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sleziacik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hedegaard scores with a shot to the body.
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedegaard misses the target.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sleziacik sprawls well. Sleziacik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hedegaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Sleziacik is looking for the big counter here.
Sleziacik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sleziacik wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sleziacik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sleziacik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hedegaard advances position into side control!
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard tries to move to mount but Sleziacik blocks the move with his legs.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Sleziacik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleziacik, who protects the arm well.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Sleziacik is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleziacik has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sleziacik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hedegaard tries to advance position but instead Sleziacik slips a leg back in to half guard. #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.
Sleziacik is trying to control but Hedegaard passes into side control! #SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura but Sleziacik is defending well. #SUB#
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sleziacik is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Sleziacik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedegaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sleziacik throws out a counter right but Hedegaard avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Sleziacik clinches up against the cage.
Hedegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hedegaard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleziacik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hedegaard wants the takedown. Sleziacik is fighting it off but Hedegaard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sleziacik's guard against the cage.
Hedegaard trying to control but Sleziacik is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard pushes down on Sleziacik's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Sleziacik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Sleziacik is defending it quite comfortably.
Sleziacik is controlling Hedegaard's trapped leg to prevent Hedegaard from advancing to side control.
Hedegaard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hedegaard thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hedegaard dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Hedegaard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sleziacik is now in Hedegaard's guard. A big mistake from Hedegaard there, giving up the dominant position!
Sleziacik wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hedegaard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sleziacik has passed into half guard!
Sleziacik is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleziacik can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sleziacik prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Sleziacik thows a huge punch but Hedegaard dodges it nicely.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard is refusing to be controlled, as Sleziacik sits in half guard.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard wants to control but Sleziacik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
Sleziacik trying to pass the guard but Hedegaard defending well.
Sleziacik is keen to just control but Hedegaard is a slippery customer.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Hedegaard closes the distance and clinches up with Sleziacik, looking for a takedown. Hedegaard pushes Sleziacik against the cage but Sleziacik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hedegaard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sleziacik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hedegaard somewhat.
Sleziacik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Sleziacik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hedegaard is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleziacik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Sleziacik is looking to advance position but Hedegaard won't allow it.
Sleziacik slips a nice elbow through Hedegaard's hands, connecting with Hedegaard's forehead.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Sleziacik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleziacik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle here but Sleziacik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sleziacik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hedegaard gets back to half guard.
Hedegaard trying to control but Sleziacik postures up.
Sleziacik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Sleziacik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleziacik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Sleziacik has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hedegaard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sleziacik is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hedegaard pulls down on the head and he's put Sleziacik to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK 30 - Raymaker Vs Mad Onion
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Vick is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Vick's guard.#ES2#
Vick has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hedegaard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hedegaard has Vick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hedegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vick gets underhooks to prevent Hedegaard's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hedegaard tries to pull guard but Vick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vick prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Hedegaard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vick controls Hedegaard momentarily but Hedegaard frees himself.
Vick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hedegaard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick wants to stand and escape but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Vick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vick manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Vick's guard.
Hedegaard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Hedegaard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hedegaard trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vick drops his hands momentarily and Hedegaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hedegaard throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Vick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vick.
Vick tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Vick in close. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vick is defending well. Hedegaard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hedegaard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK 22 - Galeos Vs Duterte
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard has a takedown stuffed.
Lemedson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hedegaard defends it well.
We've been hearing reports that Hedegaard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hedegaard throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Lemedson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lemedson wanted to stand there but Hedegaard had control of the position.
Lemedson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hedegaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lemedson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemedson has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Lemedson wants to stand but Hedegaard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemedson wants to get up but he can't break Hedegaard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Lemedson preventing the sweep.
Hedegaard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hedegaard pushes down on Lemedson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lemedson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemedson sees it coming and defends easily.
Lemedson wants to get back to his feet.
Lemedson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard.
Lemedson is refusing to be controlled, as Hedegaard sits in half guard.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Lemedson defends the submission attempt.
Hedegaard tries to pass to full mount but Lemedson defends it. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemedson defends it well.
Lemedson is looking to escape.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemedson is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemedson wants to stand back up but Hedegaard manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lemedson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemedson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The ground and pound from Hedegaard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hedegaard working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard wants to control but Lemedson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemedson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard 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#
Hedegaard lands with a right hand.
Hedegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemedson with the counter takedown but Hedegaard avoids it easily.#TD#
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Lemedson is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Lemedson's guard.
Hedegaard is pushing down on Lemedson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemedson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hedegaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemedson tries to kick Hedegaard off but Hedegaard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simon Hedegaard 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.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemedson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemedson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Lemedson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Hedegaard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemedson can do to turn this around?
Hedegaard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemedson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemedson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Lemedson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Hedegaard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard stops Lemedson from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Hedegaard passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Hedegaard wants to finish this one by submission but Lemedson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hedegaard but it's paid off an Lemedson is forced to tap! Nice work by Hedegaard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020

208 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

Hedegaard

Kowalkiewicz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Kowalkiewicz wants the takedown. Hedegaard is fighting it off but Kowalkiewicz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hedegaard's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (2) Kowalkiewicz
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Kowalkiewicz advances to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz moves into full mount! Hedegaard won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (5) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz takes Hedegaard's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hedegaard is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (0) vs (8) Kowalkiewicz
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Hedegaard is trying to break free.
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
Kowalkiewicz controlling well, preventing Hedegaard from escaping the position.
Hedegaard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kowalkiewicz.
Hedegaard trying to control the hands but Kowalkiewicz won't let him.
Kowalkiewicz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hedegaard's body.
Hedegaard tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Hedegaard to control his hands.
Hedegaard tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.#T4#
Hedegaard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kowalkiewicz controlling the positon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kowalkiewicz.#T5#
Hedegaard tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Hedegaard to control his hands.
Kowalkiewicz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
Hedegaard tries to break free. #T6#
Kowalkiewicz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard rolls, trying to escape but Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
Hedegaard is in bad spot here.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening. #T7#
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T8#
Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Hedegaard to control his hands.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
Hedegaard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the pace.
Hedegaard wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Kowalkiewicz is pressing down on Hedegaard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedegaard is holding on for now.
Kowalkiewicz is taking a breather. Hedegaard 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.
Kowalkiewicz prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for subs from the bottom but Kowalkiewicz mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (11) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Hedegaard wants to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Hedegaard has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (0) vs (14) Kowalkiewicz#T12#
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position well here. Hedegaard rolled but Kowalkiewicz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Kowalkiewicz 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. #T13#
Kowalkiewicz controlling well, preventing Hedegaard from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
Hedegaard turns into Kowalkiewicz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (14) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz managing to control the position.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving. #T14#
Kowalkiewicz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hedegaard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
More stalling from Kowalkiewicz.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 14 to 2.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

175 cm
17 yrs
174 lbs

208 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

Prodigy

Hedegaard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Young Prodigy ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Simon Hedegaard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prodigy tries to clinch but Hedegaard moves out of range. #CL#
Prodigy moves into range and clinches up with Hedegaard.#TD2#
Hedegaard tightens his grip and picks Prodigy up, before dumping him to the ground. Prodigy manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prodigy (0) vs (2) Hedegaard
Prodigy controls Hedegaard momentarily but Hedegaard frees himself.
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Prodigy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prodigy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Prodigy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Prodigy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hedegaard controls the pace.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Prodigy keeps moving.
Prodigy can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedegaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prodigy is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Prodigy tries to roll over but Hedegaard keeps him under control.
Hedegaard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prodigy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Prodigy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hedegaard on the ground.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prodigy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Hedegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prodigy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hedegaard is working away from the top position though.
Hedegaard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prodigy (0) vs (5) Hedegaard
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard controlling his opponent.
Hedegaard tries to control but Prodigy wriggling away. #T4##SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for a guillotine from mount but Prodigy frees his head quite easily.
Hedegaard looking to control but Prodigy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hedegaard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Prodigy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hedegaard trying to control the position but Prodigy is working away. #T5#
Hedegaard advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Prodigy (0) vs (7) Hedegaard
Hedegaard moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Prodigy (0) vs (10) Hedegaard
Hedegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Prodigy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Prodigy for a finish.
Prodigy rolls, trying to escape but Hedegaard keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Prodigy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Hedegaard trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Prodigy fending off the submission attempt from Hedegaard. #SUB2#
Prodigy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hedegaard gets his way! #SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Prodigy is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

177 cm
24 yrs
155 lbs

208 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

Linguine

Hedegaard

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ludvig Linguine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Hedegaard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Linguine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Linguine (2) vs (0) Hedegaard
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle but Linguine pushes his legs off easily.
Linguine looking to pass the guard.
Linguine trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Linguine defends it easily.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedegaard wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hedegaard 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! Linguine rolls with it to try and escape but Hedegaard cranks on the arm and Linguine is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK 11 - Cooper Vs Duterte
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boco swinging wildly here.
Boco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedegaard.
Boco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Boco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boco.
Boco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Boco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Hedegaard tries to counter it with a takedown but Boco pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Hedegaard drives through with a takedown into Boco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boco is looking to stand back up but Hedegaard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boco. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedegaard working Boco over with strikes.
Hedegaard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boco is trying to stand back up but Hedegaard is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hedegaard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Boco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hedegaard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hedegaard 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. Boco tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hedegaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jez.#TD#
Hedegaard gets the takedown into side control.
Jez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hedegaard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Hedegaard crashes against the mat.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hedegaard wants to control but Jez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Jez is working from the bottom.
Jez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Hedegaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #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.#SUB#
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Jez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hedegaard can't do much from the bottom here.
Hedegaard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Jez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: OFK #5 - Zinsou Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kheldar tries to bum rush Hedegaard with a series of wild strikes but Hedegaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hedegaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kheldar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Kheldar finds it's way through Hedegaard's defenses.
Prince Kheldar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hedegaard goes for a double leg but Kheldar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kheldar continues to drive forward.
Kheldar throws a nice looking combination but Hedegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kheldar. Those never looked like landing.
Hedegaard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kheldar.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown. Kheldar tries to sprawl out of it but Hedegaard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kheldar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kheldar lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedegaard off the cage and back into range.
Kheldar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kheldar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Kheldar throws out a counter right but Hedegaard avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kheldar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedegaard. Hedegaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
A punch combination from Kheldar misses.
Hedegaard takes one to the side of the head.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kheldar as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Kheldar lands.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kheldar but Kheldar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kheldar fails to land with a series of punches.
Kheldar throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hedegaard stops Kheldar from standing up. #SUB2#
Kheldar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedegaard defends it easily.
Hedegaard stands up over Kheldar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2##SUB#
Hedegaard drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hedegaard seems to have locked his on tight now - Kheldar screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hedegaard, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Simon Hedegaard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Blake both land. Nice combination.
Blake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hedegaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Blake throwing a counter right hand but Hedegaard manages to avoid it.
Hedegaard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griff Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Hedegaard.
Blake throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Hedegaard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blake! #ES#
Blake bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hedegaard on the ground.
Blake wants to stand and escape but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Blake seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hedegaard drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Hedegaard throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedegaard passes into half guard.
Hedegaard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Blake actively working from the bottom here.
Blake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard. #T3##SUB2#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake pushes Hedegaard off looking to stand but Hedegaard dives back in and keeps control.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hedegaard seems to be working for a kimura but Blake defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hedegaard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blake sees it coming and defends easily.
Hedegaard content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Hedegaard wants to advance to full mount but Blake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Blake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hedegaard controls the pace.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Blake can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedegaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Griff Blake will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blake misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
so Hedegaard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hedegaard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet. #T1#
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hedegaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedegaard has Blake in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blake preventing the sweep.
Blake throws a strike but Hedegaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hedegaard trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hedegaard 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.
Hedegaard advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Blake tries to kick Hedegaard off in order to stand up. Hedegaard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Blake is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Simon Hedegaard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hedegaard laying and praying for a moment but Blake takes advantage and regains half guard.
Blake is trying to stand up here but Hedegaard is controlling him well.
Hedegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hedegaard controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Blake is defending it quite comfortably. #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.
Blake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Blake won't be happy about that!
Blake is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Hedegaard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blake is now in Hedegaard's guard. A big mistake from Hedegaard there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Hedegaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Blake misses with a head kick.
Blake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blake duly obliges.
Blake tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Hedegaard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake seems keen to control Hedegaard's posture.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard throwing strikes but missing.
Blake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hedegaard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blake's head. #SUB2#
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hedegaard wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Hedegaard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hedegaard with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Blake gets back to half guard.
Hedegaard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hedegaard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Blake wants to improve his position but Hedegaard is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hedegaard is controlling the pace.
Blake trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hedegaard manages to mount him! #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.#SUB2#
Hedegaard working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Blake turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hedegaard off and cradles Blake's limp body as Hedegaard celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Simon Hedegaard!

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