Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 363 Karjalainen v Kluz
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lightspeed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lightspeed.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Good body shot from Lightspeed. #TD2#
Haudegen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Haudegen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lightspeed controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Lightspeed from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lightspeed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haudegen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lightspeed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lightspeed lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightspeed throws out the jab.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lightspeed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lightspeed just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Lightspeed forces Haudegen back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
A body shot lands from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightspeed cracks Haudegen with a nice body shot.
Lightspeed misses with some punches.
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haudegen stalls.
Good body shot from Lightspeed.
Haudegen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lightspeed to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD2#
Haudegen pulls guard effortlessly.
Lightspeed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Haudegen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haudegen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lightspeed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Haudegen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lightspeed is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Haudegen has his foot on Lightspeed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lightspeed works his way back into a safe position though.
Lightspeed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Haudegen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lightspeed wants to pass the guard but Haudegen is keeping the position.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Lightspeed from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arax Lightspeed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Lightspeed closes the distance and pushes Haudegen back into the cage.
Lightspeed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lightspeed lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haudegen avoiding damage.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lightspeed lands an uppercut.
Haudegen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lightspeed pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lightspeed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haudegen is looking to control Lightspeed's arms but Lightspeed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haudegen has his back to the cage.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen fails to pull guard.
Arax Lightspeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Haudegen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lightspeed lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Haudegen lands a takedown into guard.
Lightspeed wants to improve his position but instead Haudegen has moved into half guard.
Lightspeed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lightspeed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haudegen on the ground.
Haudegen slows the pace down in half guard.
Lightspeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightspeed tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Haudegen wants to pass to mount but Lightspeed is defending the position.
Lightspeed tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haudegen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lightspeed is squirming around, avoiding Haudegen's attempts to control the action.
Haudegen moves to the back. #T3#
Haudegen controlling from the back.
Lightspeed tries to escape but Haudegen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Haudegen controlling well, preventing Lightspeed from escaping the position.
Lightspeed trying to control the action but Haudegen just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lightspeed tries to escape but Haudegen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lightspeed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Lightspeed 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 Haudegen gets his way!
Well, with Haudegen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lightspeed is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Lightspeed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Haudegen working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lightspeed clinches up with Haudegen and pushes him back against the cage.
Haudegen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lightspeed prevents it.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands a right hand.
Lightspeed is leaning against Haudegen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Haudegen tries to stall but Lightspeed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haudegen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lightspeeds head.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but Lightspeed holds him up against the cage and eventually Haudegen drops back down to his feet.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Haudegen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arax Lightspeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Lightspeed misses with a punch on the inside.
Haudegen tries to pull guard but Lightspeed holds him up against the cage and eventually Haudegen drops back down to his feet.
Lightspeed lands a hook that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Lightspeed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haudegen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Lightspeed working aggressively here. #T2#
Lightspeed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arax Lightspeed has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Haudegen jumps guard and drags Lightspeed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lightspeed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lightspeed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lightspeed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightspeed trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lightspeed content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haudegen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lightspeed.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Lightspeed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightspeed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Lightspeed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haudegen moves out of range as Lightspeed throws a body kick.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lightspeed to the mat! Lightspeed manages to get full guard.
Lightspeed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haudegen dives into side control. #REVR#
Lightspeed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arax Lightspeed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lightspeed 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Haudegen misses with a low kick.
Haudegen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materlak lands a jab-cross combination.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Materlak is predictable there #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown. Materlak fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Materlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haudegen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak is pulling down on Haudegen's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Haudegen pushes his legs off easily.
Materlak is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Materlak has his foot on Haudegen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haudegen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Materlak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Materlak wants to stand and escape but Haudegen is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haudegen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Materlak motions for Haudegen to come forward. Materlak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haudegen. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haudegen tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Materlak sprawls and moves away.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Materlak throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haudegen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Materlak sneaks out the side door and pushes Haudegen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Materlak misses the jab.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak tries to land a leg kick but Haudegen saw it coming and moves away.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Haudegen slips under a jab.#T4#
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak connects with the punch.
Haudegen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Materlak fakes the leg kick and cracks Haudegen in the body.
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Materlak is predictable there #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Materlak!
Materlak tries to escape but Haudegen is in control.
Haudegen advances to mount.
Materlak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak 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#
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Materlak avoids it well and moves away.
Materlak misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Materlak wants to stand back up but Haudegen manages to pass into side control.
Materlak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Materlak is defending against the submission attempts here by Haudegen.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Haudegen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Svalbard Haudegen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haudegen prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Haudegen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materlak is looking for a sweep. Haudegen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Materlak is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Haudegen is working for a kimura but Materlak is defending it quite comfortably.
Materlak trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Haudegen is trying to work for a kimura but Materlak is defending well.
Haudegen stops Materlak from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen. #TD#
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Materlak to the mat! Materlak manages to get full guard.
Materlak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haudegen.
Materlak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Haudegen slips nicely into half guard.#ES2#
Materlak has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Haudegen is on him like a limpet, forcing Materlak back against the cage.#BC2#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Materlak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haudegen finds it's way round the side to connect with Materlak's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Haudegen catches Materlak right on the button with a cross.
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haudegen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Haudegen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Materlak wants to slow Haudegen down by chopping away at his legs.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Haudegen. Those never looked like landing.
Haudegen lands a jab.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materlak circles away quickly and effectively.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Haudegen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haudegen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak is pressed up against the cage. Haudegen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Materlak down to the mat. Materlak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haudegen ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Materlak misses. #T1#
Haudegen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haudegen with a body shot.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Haudegen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Haudegen off balance momentarily.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak cracks Haudegen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Haudegen needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Materlak is quick to defend against it.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Haudegen knows he should have avoided that one.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haudegen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target. #T3#
Materlak moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
Materlak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haudegen lands a really nice looking cross but Materlak seems unphased.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haudegen's hands.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Haudegen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haudegen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Materlak connects with a body shot that sends Haudegen's belly button to the back.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Haudegen's head.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
A jab from Materlak misses.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak feints and then cracks Haudegen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haudegen down.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Haudegen catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haudegen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Haudegen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Materlak 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 350 Svyatogor v Puno
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Roll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haudegen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roll avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Roll looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
A big left from Roll misses.
Roll scores with a nice head shot.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Roll.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Roll.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roll sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll lands a nice shot that snaps Haudegen's head back.
Roll tries to clinch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haudegen momentarily.
Roll throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haudegen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen tries to free his leg and advance position but Roll is retaining full guard. #T1#
Haudegen trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Roll has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Haudegen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Roll has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haudegen doesn't defend quickly enough and Roll has managed to lock this one up! Can Haudegen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roll on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 345 Okongwu v Dewitt
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Sukbunsung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung scores with a shot to the body.
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Sukbunsung pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Sukbunsung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Haudegen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sukbunsung's guard.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Sukbunsung keeps moving.
Sukbunsung wants to stand and escape but Haudegen is having none of it.
Haudegen is stalling in the full guard.
Sukbunsung working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Haudegen is now in half guard. #T1#
Sukbunsung is looking to improve his position.
Sukbunsung tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Haudegen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sukbunsung tries to reverse the position but Haudegen maintains control.
Sukbunsung has given up his back here.
I really don't envy Sukbunsung right now.
Haudegen is riding his opponent, not letting Sukbunsung buck him off. #T2#
Sukbunsung trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Despite being in a bad position, Sukbunsung is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
I would not like to be Sukbunsung right now.
Haudegen is not going to allow Sukbunsung to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Haudegen tightening his grip on Sukbunsung, looking for the choke. #T3#
Sukbunsung trying to control the hands but Haudegen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sukbunsung is trying to roll into a better position but Haudegen has get a rear naked choke and Sukbunsung is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Svalbard Haudegen!
After winning the bout, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 343: Damage Control
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaydes - that will leave a mark!
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Haudegen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Blaydes misses.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaydes thows a leg kick but Haudegen checks it #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Haudegen working away.#SUB#
Haudegen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blaydes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes stalling away here and it's allowed Haudegen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blaydes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blaydes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haudegen has momentary wrist control but Blaydes slips an elbow through the middle.
Haudegen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaydes trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Haudegen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.#SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Blaydes trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaydes manages to avoid it.
Blaydes throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaydes.
Haudegen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaydes tests Haudegen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaydes swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range. #T4#
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oscar Blaydes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaydes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Haudegen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Haudegen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaydes.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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#
Blaydes lands a jab to Haudegen's midsection.
Haudegen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaydes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Haudegen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haudegen stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Haudegen trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haudegen being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Blaydes throws the kick towards the body but Haudegen avoids it.
Blaydes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaydes on the side of the head.
Blaydes misses with a body shot #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blaydes!
You can see the frustration on Blaydes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaydes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blaydes sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Haudegen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Blaydes is looking for a sweep. Haudegen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blaydes defends it well.
Blaydes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blaydes tries to get to full guard but Haudegen has control of the leg. #T3#
Blaydes keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Haudegen is working for a submission of some sort. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Blaydes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen shoots in for a double leg but Blaydes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Blaydes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haudegen rather than just go for the knockout.
Blaydes throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blaydes looking for a sweep. Not yet Blaydes, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Blaydes lands a leg kick that knocks Haudegen off balance momentarily.
Blaydes jabs at Haudegen's body.
Haudegen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haudegen connects with a single shot there.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen. #CL2#
Haudegen gets tackled into the cage by Blaydes. Blaydes maintains the clinch.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaydes. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Haudegen trying to control the position but instead, Blaydes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haudegen into the cage.
Haudegen fails to pull guard.
Blaydes pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Haudegen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaydes lands with a left to the head.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
Haudegen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaydes working aggressively here.
Blaydes works on Haudegen's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaydes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Haudegen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Blaydes finds it's way through Haudegen's defenses. #T2#
Blaydes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blaydes throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaydes!
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
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!
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Blaydes is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Blaydes scores with a body shot.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haudegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaydes takes one to the side of the head.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy body kick from Blaydes #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blaydes won't be happy with that.
Blaydes being controlled for a moment.
Blaydes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Well, if Haudegen 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.
Blaydes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blaydes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blaydes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haudegen is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haudegen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaydes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haudegen is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haudegen passes Blaydes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blaydes 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 333 Sitsongrit vs Drake
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Mac Airt avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Haudegen tenderised Mac Airt's leg. Mac Airt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mac Airt cracks Haudegen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Haudegen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mac Airt tries to bench press Haudegen off him but Haudegen keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Haudegen has control of an arm but Mac Airt manages to advance to Haudegen's back!#T1##SUB2#
Mac Airt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Haudegen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mac Airt is looking to control Haudegen but Haudegen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mac Airt controlling well, preventing Haudegen from escaping the position.
Mac Airt is trying to stick to Haudegen's back but Haudegen is turning into Mac Airt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mac Airt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haudegen.
Mac Airt trying to keep a closed guard but Haudegen is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Mac Airt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac Airt trying to control the position.
Mac Airt wants to sweep here but Haudegen controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Haudegen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mac Airt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mac Airt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Mac Airt avoids them all with ease.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Mac Airt throws a nice looking combination but Haudegen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haudegen jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haudegen momentarily.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen misses with a body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Mac Airt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mac Airt!
Haudegen is staying tight to Mac Airt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mac Airt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mac Airt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Haudegen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mac Airt is desperately trying to improve his position but Haudegen has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB#
Haudegen goes for an armbar but Mac Airt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mac Airt trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haudegen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mac Airt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haudegen moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mac Airt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mac Airt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haudegen keeping full guard, as Mac Airt tries to pass.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
Mac Airt is pushing down on Haudegen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haudegen is fighting to maintain full guard but Mac Airt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mac Airt trying to control the action but Haudegen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mac Airt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haudegen is trying to control but Mac Airt manages to pass to mount!
Mac Airt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mac Airt looking to control but Haudegen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mac Airt controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mac Airt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haudegen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haudegen and Mac Airt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Haudegen gets back to half guard.
Mac Airt stalling away here and it's allowed Haudegen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.#TD#
Haudegen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mac Airt is trying to defend but Haudegen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haudegen controlling the pace.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away. #T1#
Haudegen trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Haudegen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Haudegen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
Mac Airt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haudegen trying to control the position but Mac Airt is working away.
Mac Airt is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mac Airt wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Haudegen has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mac Airt's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mac Airt is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Haudegen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Svalbard Haudegen!
An out of breath Svalbard Haudegen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Haudegen's front leg but catches the back leg as Haudegen tries to avoid it.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Haudegen looks to land a body kick but Materlak moved away.#T1#
Haudegen looks to land a combination but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Materlak is looking to slow Haudegen down with leg kicks.
Materlak misses with a two punch combination.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haudegen.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Haudegen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Materlak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Materlak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Haudegen pulls Materlak into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materlak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materlak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Materlak looking to pass the 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!#T2#
Materlak wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak working some strikes from top position.
Materlak throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haudegen holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Materlak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haudegen, up you get! #T3#
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
Materlak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Materlak misses.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
A big left from Materlak misses. #T4#
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Materlak's ribs.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Materlak avoids it easily.
Materlak is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haudegen under the eye.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Haudegen tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Haudegen moved away.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak 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#
Materlak is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Materlak is looking to slow Haudegen down with leg kicks.
Haudegen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak wants to clinch.
Materlak throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak catches Haudegen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Materlak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Haudegen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Materlak on his heels. He'll look to pass Materlak's guard now, I'm sure.
Haudegen pushes down on Materlak's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.
Materlak is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Haudegen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Materlak to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Materlak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Haudegen has passed into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Materlak being controlled for a moment.
Haudegen looking to control but instead Materlak has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Materlak is trying to get back to full guard.
Materlak is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Materlak gets full guard.
Materlak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Haudegen won't allow Materlak to sweep him here. #SUB#
Materlak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haudegen has passed into half guard!
Materlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Materlak tries to kick Haudegen off but Haudegen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.#CL#
Materlak has closed the distance and engaged Haudegen in a clinch.
Materlak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haudegen jumps guard but Materlak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Materlak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Materlak.
Materlak throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
Good work by Haudegen as he checks the leg kick.
Materlak drops his hands momentarily and Haudegen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Materlak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haudegen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haudegen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Materlak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Materlak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen misses with a body shot
and Materlak counters with a stiff right hand.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target. #T1#
Haudegen defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Haudegen scores with a four punch combination!
Materlak cracks Haudegen with an open hand slap.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Materlak throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Haudegen slips a jab from Materlak.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haudegens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haudegen scores with a three punch combo!
Materlak misses with a kick to the body.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
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!
Haudegen throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Materlak throws a hook but Haudegen blocks it.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
Materlak takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Materlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haudegen looks for a takedown but Materlak sprawls well.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Materlak lands a jab-cross combination.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Haudegen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Haudegen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Materlak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Materlak misses.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
A big right from Haudegen misses.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Materlak doesn't seem bothered though.
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected. #T4#
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Good shot there by Materlak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Haudegen throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haudegen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materlak, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 315 Kwong vs Haudegen
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Haudegen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen 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.
Haudegen punishes Kwong's body with a nice straight punch.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwong lands a jab to the head.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haudegen connects with a nice looking jab.
Haudegen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick from Kwong.
Kwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwong defends it well.
Kwong misses the jab.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haudegen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwong tries to land a leg kick but Haudegen saw it coming and moves away.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Haudegen lands a really nice looking cross but Kwong seems unphased.
Haudegen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haudegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Kwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Kwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Haudegen cracks Kwong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kwong swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong is looking to slow Haudegen down with leg kicks.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwong was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Kwong lands the left hand.
Kwong takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
Kwong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwong lands a head kick. Haudegen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Kwong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Haudegen moves out of range.
Kwong takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Kwong's head but Kwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Kwong misses its target.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Crunch! Kwong slams his shin into Haudegen's torso.
Kwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Kwong moves in looking to clinch but Haudegen pushes him off.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kwong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Kwong throws a hook but Haudegen blocks it.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Haudegen avoids them all with ease.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kwong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kwong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kwong avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Haudegen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwong to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Kwong misses.
Kwong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.#T4#
Kwong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kwong tries a low kick but Haudegen avoids it.
Kwong throws a hook but Haudegen blocks it.
Kwong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
Kwong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Kwong lands but Haudegen takes it in his stride.
Haudegen moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Haudegen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwong to score with a decent uppercut.
Kwong scores with a hook to the body. Haudegen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Kwong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Kwong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Kwong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haudegen moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Haudegen tries a low kick but Kwong avoids it.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haudegen just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kwong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Haudegen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwong.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kwong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kwong throws a solid leg kick but Haudegen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kwong.
Kwong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwong throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Kwong cracks Haudegen with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Kwong misses #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kwong is looking to stand back up but Haudegen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kwong. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Kwong pushes Haudegen off but Haudegen dives into side control. #SUB2#
Haudegen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kwong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Haudegen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haudegen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kwong is being controlled here. #T3#
A control attempt from Kwong but he's now mounted!
Haudegen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haudegen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haudegen controlling from the full mount.
Haudegen throwing strikes but Kwong bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SUB2#
Haudegen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Haudegen working for submissions but it's allowed Kwong to get to half guard.
Haudegen trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's time! Kwong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kwong avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Kwong lands the left hand.
Kwong connects with a body shot that sends Haudegen's belly button to the back.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen cracks Kwong with a good jab.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haudegen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kwong.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
Kwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.#TD2#
Haudegen gets a double leg takedown into Kwong's guard.

Kwong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Haudegen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Kwong avoids it easily.#T1#
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kwong throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Kwong misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kwong!
Kwong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Haudegen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kwong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Haudegen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kwong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kwong trying to remain calm as Haudegen controls from the top position.
Kwong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Kwong is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Haudegen tries for a kimura but Kwong is defending well. #ES#
Kwong throws Haudegen to one side and escapes!
Kwong throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Kwong scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Haudegen drives through with a takedown into Kwong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Haudegen trying to control but Kwong is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kwong wants to get back to his feet but Haudegen passes into half guard.
Haudegen wants to free his trapped foot but Kwong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haudegen is looking to stall here but Kwong recovers full guard.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL#
Kwong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kwong.
Haudegen is trying to stall.
Haudegen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwong after a bit of a struggle.
Haudegen just leaning against Kwong, taking a breather.
Haudegen stalling the fight.
Haudegen misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Haudegen pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Haudegen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haudegen looking for a guillotine here but Kwong defends easily. #T1#
Kwong is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kwong uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kwong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Haudegen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kwong working away.
Haudegen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kwong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Haudegen is looking for a sweep.
Haudegen can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SU#
Kwong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kwong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Kwong catches Haudegen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Kwong scores with a punch to the head.
Kwong is looking to slow Haudegen down with leg kicks.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Haudegen lands with a nice body punch.
Kwong lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Kwong misses with a hook.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen moves out of range of the leg kick from Kwong.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong lands the left hand.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kwong looks to land a body kick but Haudegen moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong had his way with Svalbard Haudegen in that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong throws a body kick that misses.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Kwong is looking to land body kicks.
Haudegen walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Haudegen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haudegen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kwong counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Kwong avoids it easily.
Haudegen moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kwong counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kwong.
Haudegen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwong is looking to land body kicks.
Haudegen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haudegen shoots for a takedown but Kwong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids the head kick by Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen shoots in but Kwong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haudegen throws a front kick aimed at Kwong's knee but Kwong avoids it well.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwong connects with a single shot there.
Kwong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Kwong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haudegen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haudegen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwong tests Haudegen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwong defends it well.
Kwong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haudegen jabs Kwong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kwong 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.
Kwong lands with a good body shot.
Kwong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haudegen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haudegen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kwong counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong thumps Haudegen with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kwong defends it well.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen avoids the head kick by Kwong.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kwong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Kwong drives through and clinches with Haudegen against the cage. #BC#
Kwong manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwong, as that shot connected.
Haudegen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Kwong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kwong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Kwong avoids it easily.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwong, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Dall Jr tries to work over Haudegen's front leg with a kick but Haudegen checks it.
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Dall Jr's defenses.
Dall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen 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.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
Dall Jr attempts a counter takedown but Haudegen avoids it well and moves away.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the head.
Haudegen walks into a stiff left hand from Dall Jr.
Haudegen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dall Jr with a nice calf kick.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall Jr throws out a leg kick but Haudegen moves out of range and Dall Jr only half commits.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall Jr.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haudegen on the side of the head.
Haudegen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall Jr walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick from Dall Jr, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Dall Jr gets a clinch.
Dall Jr pushes Haudegen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Haudegen jumps into guard, dragging Dall Jr to the mat.
Dall Jr trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Haudegen is keeping the position.#T2#
Dall Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dall Jr lying in Haudegen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Haudegen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dall Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
After winning the bout, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Haudegen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Veainu avoids it easily.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen scores with a hook.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Veainu. #TD2#
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Veainu to the mat! Veainu manages to get full guard.
Haudegen content to stall in guard here.
Haudegen tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard. #T1#
Veainu has his hands on Haudegen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Haudegen 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.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Haudegen tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Haudegen moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Haudegen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Haudegen drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Haudegen off! Haudegen jumps back into Veainu's guard.
Haudegen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Haudegen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haudegen pushes down on Veainu's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Veainu is looking to control Haudegen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veainu avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Haudegen is working for a kimura but Veainu is defending it quite comfortably.
Veainu trying to hold on to Haudegen's head to control him but Haudegen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haudegen slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Veainu lands.
Veainu misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Haudegen stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Haudegen is continuing to stall.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Veainu controlling Haudegen's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Haudegen punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Veainu throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen lands a jab-cross combination.
Veainu tries to clinch up.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Haudegen throws out a powerful jab.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haudegen misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Veainu gets caught napping as Haudegen dives in and scores a takedown. Veainu manages to retain guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veainu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haudegen stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position.
Veainu pulls Haudegen in close to his closed guard and prevents Haudegen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haudegen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Veainu controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Haudegen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haudegen throws a leg kick
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Haudegen.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haudegen can pounce on him. #T1#
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu tests Haudegen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haudegen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Haudegen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haudegen trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haudegen in particular looking to stall.
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Haudegen is keen to just control but Veainu is a slippery customer.
Haudegen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Haudegen is pressing down on Veainu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veainu is holding on for now.
Veainu is not content to let Haudegen control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen lands a slapping body shot.
Haudegen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen tried to score with a low kick but Veainu checks it.
Haudegen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haudegen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haudegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.#CL#
Veainu closes the distance and pushes Haudegen back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veainu as Haudegen tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Svalbard Haudegen.
I've got Haudegen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Bang throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Bang avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haudegen. That did some damage!
Bang throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haudegen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bang managing to control the position.
Haudegen 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.
Bang controls Haudegen momentarily but Haudegen frees himself. #T1#
Haudegen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haudegen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bang pulls Haudegen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body kick.
Haudegen swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haudegen connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Haudegen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bang misses with a left hand #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Bang pulls Haudegen in close to his closed guard and prevents Haudegen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bang is trying to keep Haudegen in close.
Haudegen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Haudegen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haudegen wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Haudegen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haudegen but great work by Bang.
Bang moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Bang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Bang is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang controlling his opponent.
Bang takes Haudegen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Haudegen is in trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen tries to escape the position.
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 Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bang misses with a body shot.
Good work by Haudegen as he checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Bang is quick to defend against it.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Bang misses.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Haudegen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang keeping full guard, as Haudegen tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haudegen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Bang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Haudegen is thwarting Bang's attempts to control the position.
Bang manages to get to full guard.
Bang working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haudegen 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.
Bang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haudegen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bang looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haudegen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haudegen connects with the punch.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bang throws out the jab.
Haudegen slips a jab from Bang.
Bang throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.#TD#
Haudegen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haudegen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haudegen. #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well. #T4#
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Haudegen is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bang misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Bang throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Bang avoids it well and moves away.
Bang misses with a hook.
Lemmy Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang working a defensive guard but Haudegen passes into half guard.
Haudegen controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Haudegen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bang gets full guard.
Haudegen passes Bang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haudegen controlling the action here. #SUB#
Haudegen 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.
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haudegen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bang is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Bang wants to improve his position but Haudegen is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang with a nice calf kick.
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bang won't be happy with that.
Haudegen is staying tight to Bang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bang struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB#
Haudegen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen in side control, just content to control the action for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 209: Anderson v Hightower
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haudegen is able to avoid easily.
Haudegen defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Haudegen.
Haudegen swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Haudegen backing away here, and Williams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haudegen!
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haudegen doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Haudegen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Haudegen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.#T2#
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Williams.
Haudegen throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Haudegen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haudegen showed some decent athleticism there.

Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Haudegen moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Haudegen moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Williams tenderised Haudegen's leg. Haudegen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haudegen lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haudegen. Haudegen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams. #T4#
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
It looks like Haudegen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haudegen to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spencer Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haudegen.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spencer Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen lands a head shot.
Williams cracks Haudegen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams works Haudegen's body with a nice hook.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haudegen's sensitive parts. #T1#
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen checks a leg kick nicely.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a leg kick
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haudegen.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
A big right from Williams misses. #T2#
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Haudegen.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a straight left. #T3#
Haudegen slips a jab from Williams.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Haudegen's knee but Haudegen avoids it well.
Williams misses with a looping left.#T4#
Donk. Haudegen catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Haudegen shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Haudegen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haudegen takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Williams motions for Haudegen to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands with a hook. Haudegen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Haudegen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.#T1#
A low kick from Williams is predictable there #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haudegen.
Williams is trying to control the position but Haudegen postures up.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams is trying to hold Haudegen in close to prevent damage but Haudegen has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams is looking to escape.
Williams is controlling Haudegen's trapped leg to prevent Haudegen from advancing to side control.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Williams tries to roll over but Haudegen keeps him under control.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Haudegen from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haudegen throws out a powerful jab.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Williams.#T3#
Haudegen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haudegen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haudegen's knee momentarily.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Haudegen is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams cracks Haudegen with a good jab.

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 Svalbard Haudegen.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Williams!
Post fight, Spencer Williams took to the microphone: 'ez for me, last time I was drunk'.

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Roberto instigates a clinch.
Haudegen is trying to stall.
Haudegen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roberto can't find room to land a body shot as Haudegen controls the action.
Haudegen stalling.
Roberto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roberto.
A nice left hand lands by Roberto.
Roberto pushes off an throws an elbow but Haudegen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Haudegen pulls Roberto into guard.
Haudegen is trying to control the position but Roberto postures up.
Roberto wanted to stand there but Haudegen had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Haudegen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haudegen is trying to hold Roberto in close to prevent damage but Roberto has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Roberto tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.#SU2#
Roberto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Roberto gets caught flat footed, as Haudegen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haudegen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haudegen is controlling him. #T2#
Haudegen trying to control but Roberto is working from the bottom.
Haudegen is really struggling to control Roberto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Roberto is keeping the position.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Roberto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Roberto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Roberto tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Roberto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberto is looking to clinch.
Roberto is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roberto misses with a wild combination.
Roberto fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Roberto clinches up with Haudegen and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Roberto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haudegen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haudegen taking a breather. #TD#
Haudegen jumps guard.
Haudegen trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Haudegen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Roberto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Haudegen's body to avoid the submission. Haudegen has instead reached around Roberto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Haudegen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svalbard Haudegen!
During a confident post fight interview, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Halli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haudegen has time to react.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halli.
Halli misses with a wild body shot.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.#CL#
Halli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Haudegen drags the fight down to the ground.
Halli wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli advances position into side control!
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Haudegen 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.
You can see the frustration on Haudegen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli is trying to ground and pound but Haudegen uses the momentary lack of control by Halli to regain half guard. #T1#
Haudegen is refusing to be controlled, as Halli sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli wants to pass to mount but Haudegen is defending the position.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haudegen! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haudegen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halli is pressing down on Haudegen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haudegen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haudegen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is trying to control. Haudegen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Halli prevents Haudegen from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halli.
Haudegen trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up. #SUB#
Haudegen makes his way to full guard, as Halli worked for a kimura.
Haudegen keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.#SUB2#
Haudegen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Halli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen working a defensive guard but Halli manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
A lazy left from Halli finds it's target.
Halli misses with an uppercut.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halli but Halli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Halli misses with a straight left.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Halli swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.#T1#
Halli tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Halli tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haudegen jabs at Halli's body.
Halli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Haudegen tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haudegen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halli's corner calls for a 1-2. Halli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halli is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Halli slips a straight right by Haudegen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haudegen shoots in and drives through. Halli sprawls well.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Haudegen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haudegen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halli throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a single leg into guard. Halli didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Haudegen 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#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haudegen defends it easily.
Halli 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.#T3#
Halli looking to control.
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haudegen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Haudegen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haudegen has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Haudegen trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haudegen's guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haudegen is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli advances position into side control!#SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haudegen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Halli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen with the counter takedown but Halli avoids it easily.
Halli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haudegen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halli on the side of the head.
Halli is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Halli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halli defends it well.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Halli.
Haudegen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli. #TD#
Haudegen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Halli advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Halli prevents Haudegen from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Haudegen tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
Haudegen is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haudegen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haudegen defends it well. #SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haudegen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haudegen.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli pushing down on Haudegen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Halli.#T3#
Halli wants to control the pace but Haudegen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haudegen is on top in guard.
Halli wants to sweep here but Haudegen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Halli has his foot on Haudegen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haudegen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Halli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haudegen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halli.
Halli is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Halli taking a bit of punishment here - Haudegen scoring with strikes.
Haudegen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Halli looking for a sweep but Haudegen has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Haudegen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Haudegen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svalbard Haudegen!
Our winner, Svalbard Haudegen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Haudegen clinches with his opponent.
Haudegen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalmisto up against the cage.
Haudegen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalmisto gets an underhook and turns Haudegen into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haudegen'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.#TD2#
Haudegen successfully pulls guard.
Kalmisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalmisto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalmisto looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kalmisto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Haudegen has his foot on Kalmisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalmisto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalmisto controlling from the top position.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kalmisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Kalmisto.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalmisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Haudegen successfully pulls guard.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haudegen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Haudegen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalmisto escapes and throws Haudegen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Kalmisto tries to move to mount but Haudegen blocks the move with his legs.
Haudegen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalmisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalmisto is looking to take a break and control but Haudegen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haudegen gets back to half guard.
Kalmisto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haudegen! #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.#SUB#
Kalmisto is working for a guillotine from mount but Haudegen frees his head quite easily.
Kalmisto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Haudegen misses
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
Haudegen sizes up Kalmisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kalmisto lands a right hook to the body.
Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Haudegen checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Kalmisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Haudegen with a series of wild strikes but Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto. #T2#
That kick from Kalmisto tenderised Haudegen's leg. Haudegen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range.
A punch combination from Kalmisto misses.
Haudegen blocks a low kick nicely.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Haudegen pushes Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Haudegen wants a takedown.
Haudegen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalmisto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kalmisto tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen stalls.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch.
Haudegen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalmisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Apophis Kalmisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Haudegen jumps guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kalmisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haudegen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalmisto lands with a right to the head.
Haudegen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalmisto gets underhooks to prevent Haudegen's takedown attempt.
Haudegen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haudegen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Haudegen has picked Kalmisto up - he's going for a ride! Haudegen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Haudegen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Haudegen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kalmisto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Haudegen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
A very excited looking Svalbard Haudegen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen blocks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodaxe.
Jab from Bloodaxe.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haudegen's sensitive parts.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bloodaxe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haudegen.
Bloodaxe catches Haudegen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen jabs Bloodaxe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bloodaxe ducks right into an uppercut from Haudegen.
Bloodaxe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bloodaxe looks to land a combination but Haudegen avoids it well.
Haudegen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
Jab by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to score with a low kick but Haudegen moves his leg out of the way.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bloodaxe as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.#T2#
Bloodaxe 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.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haudegen is able to avoid easily.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haudegen looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodaxe misses with a right hand #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haudegen wants to control but Bloodaxe is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Haudegen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haudegen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Bloodaxe is trying to control but Haudegen passes into side control! #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloodaxe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Haudegen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haudegen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloodaxe keeps working. #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.
Bloodaxe regains half guard.
Bloodaxe manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haudegen prevents Bloodaxe from getting back to his feet.
Haudegen is fighting to break Bloodaxe's control of his arms but Bloodaxe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bloodaxe being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe 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#
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bloodaxe is looking to slow Haudegen down with leg kicks.
Haudegen swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Haudegen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloodaxe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haudegen.
Haudegen takes one to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe looks to land a body kick but Haudegen moved away.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bloodaxe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haudegen drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloodaxe misses with a left hand #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haudegen wants to take a breather but Bloodaxe is having none of it.
Bloodaxe controlling the position well.
Bloodaxe trying to control here.
Haudegen is trying to control. Bloodaxe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Haudegen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bloodaxe has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Haudegen is just content to waste time from the top position. Bloodaxe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bloodaxe keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloodaxe.
Haudegen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe scores with a nice head shot.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe lunges at Haudegen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haudegen's hand.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloodaxe takes one to the chin there.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A jab from Bloodaxe does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodaxe. #TD#
Bloodaxe gets caught flat footed, as Haudegen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bloodaxe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haudegen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Haudegen 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#
Haudegen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Haudegen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haudegen ducks right into an uppercut from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
Bloodaxe misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Haudegen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bloodaxe keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bloodaxe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haudegen controls the pace.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodaxe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodaxe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haudegen is one step ahead there.
Bloodaxe keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Bloodaxe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haudegen misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Bloodaxe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
Haudegen catches Bloodaxe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloodaxe throws a head kick that misses.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Bloodaxe moves out of range. #T3#
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe thuds his right hand into Haudegen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haudegen swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haudegen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bloodaxe misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
It seemed like Bloodaxe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick from Bloodaxe lands but Haudegen takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
A combination from Haudegen does no damage.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haudegen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bloodaxe throws a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe lands a really nice looking cross but Haudegen seems unphased.
Bloodaxe throws a right and a left that Haudegen avoids nicely.
Haudegen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe with a hook.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bloodaxe 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
A relieved looking Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Assndrop.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Assndrop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Assndrop connects with a single shot there.
Haudegen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop connects with a crisp jab.
Assndrop lands a nice shot that snaps Haudegen's head back.
Assndrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Assndrop's shoulder, as Assndrop tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assndrop - that will leave a mark!
Assndrop connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen 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.
Assndrop staying out of range there.
Assndrop with a hook.
Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assndrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Assndrop defends it well.#T1#
Haudegen needs to keep his hands up - Assndrop had a free shot at his head there.
Haudegen throws a jab when Assndrop was well out of range.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Assndrop digs a good body shot into Haudegen's ribs.
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Haudegen down.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Assndrop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Assndrop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assndrop - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Assndrop swivels and escapes.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab. #T2#
Haudegen cracks Assndrop with a good jab.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Assndrop scores with a jab to the body.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Assndrop throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Assndrop with a nice cross.
Assndrop throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Assndrop looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range. #T3#
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Haudegen's leg but Haudegen calmly moves out of range.
Assndrop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Assndrop lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
Nice body punch from Assndrop.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assndrop circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop throws a hook but Haudegen blocks it.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Haudegen. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy right hand. Assndrop should have avoided that one.
Assndrop scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Assndrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Assndrop as he connects with a hook.
Assndrop thumps Haudegen with a low kick.
Assndrop scores with a nice head shot.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Assndrop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen slips a jab and a cross from Assndrop.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Assndrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haudegen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Assndrop works Haudegen's body with a nice hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Assndrop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Haudegen moves forwards but Assndrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Haudegen's leg but Haudegen calmly moves out of range.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assndrop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assndrop. Assndrop obviously looking to wear him down.
Assndrop clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haudegen throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Haudegen swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haudegen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Haudegen misses.
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!
Assndrop thumps Haudegen with a low kick.#T1#
Assndrop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Assndrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Assndrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Haudegen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Assndrop has got the better of the exchanges.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Assndrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Assndrop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
Assndrop scores with a jab. Haudegen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Assndrop saw that one coming.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Assndrop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen misses with a straight right. #T2#
Assndrop lands a jab to the head.
Assndrop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Assndrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range and Assndrop settles back down.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assndrop.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haudegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haudegen misses with a wild combination.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assndrop. That's going to slow Haudegen down. #T3#
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop misses with a leg kick.
Assndrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haudegen slips a jab from Assndrop.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Assndrop dodges the punch combination from Haudegen.
Haudegen moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop lands the left hand.
Haudegen moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab. #T4#
Haudegen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Assndrop momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assndrop looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assndrop throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Assndrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assndrop scores with a jab. Haudegen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haudegen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Assndrop.
Haudegen catches Assndrop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Assndrop is out of range.
Assndrop is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Haudegen swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
Haudegen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Haudegen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Assndrop has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Assndrop is not content to let Haudegen control the position. #SUB2#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Assndrop has escaped the position, nice work there.
Assndrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haudegen off and has taken his back!
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haudegen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haudegen trying to control from the bottom.
Haudegen moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assndrop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Assndrop 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. #T3##SUB2#
Haudegen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Assndrop has picked Haudegen up and slammed him! Haudegen can't keep hold of the triangle and Assndrop manages to pass to side control!
Haudegen is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Assndrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haudegen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haudegen tries to improve position but can't.
Svalbard Haudegen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Haudegen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Larsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Larsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Larsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab lands there for Larsen.
Haudegen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Haudegen misses with a hook to the body
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen motions for Larsen to come forward. Haudegen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
Haudegen swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haudegen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Haudegen.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen stuffs the takedown.
Larsen throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen trying to control the action but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Haudegen is really struggling to control Larsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haudegen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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Larsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haudegen off and has taken his back!
Haudegen rolls, trying to escape but Larsen keeps control of the position. #T4#
Larsen is riding his opponent, not letting Haudegen buck him off.
Haudegen tries to escape the position.
Larsen controls the position.
I really don't envy Haudegen right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's time! Haudegen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haudegen cracks Larsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haudegen backs up against the cage.
Larsen misses the jab.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haudegen throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larsen is looking to slow Haudegen down with leg kicks.
Haudegen swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Haudegen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
A shot to the body from Haudegen misses
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Haudegen misses. #T1#
Larsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
Larsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haudegen circles away quickly and effectively.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Haudegen finds it's target.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Haudegen goes for a double leg but Larsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Larsen continues to drive forward.
Larsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larsen working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsen. #BC2#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haudegen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Larsen's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Haudegen. That snapped Larsen's head back.
A left lands for Haudegen.
Larsen tests Haudegen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsen misses with a double jab. #T3#
Larsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haudegen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haudegen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsen in his tracks.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Larsen.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Haudegen finds it's target.
Larsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haudegen moves out of range as Larsen throws a body kick.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Haudegen swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Haudegen has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Haudegen tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Haudegen lands a shot to the body.
Haudegen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Larsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsen slips under a jab.#TD#
Haudegen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larsen's guard.
Larsen controls Haudegen momentarily but Haudegen frees himself.
Larsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsen pulls Haudegen in to control the position.
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 Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Larsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haudegen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a three punch combo that has Haudegen backing up. Haudegen nods at Larsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Larsen misses with a looping right.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsen. #T1#
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Larsen thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larsen sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen jabs Larsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haudegen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Larsen cracks Haudegen with an open hand slap.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larsen sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Haudegen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haudegen loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.#T2#
Larsen throws out a leg kick but Haudegen moves out of range and Larsen only half commits.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Larsen lands a leg kick that knocks Haudegen off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at Haudegen's knee but Haudegen avoids it well.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Larsen avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larsen scores with a nice body kick.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larsen sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Haudegen throws a sloppy body shot
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Larsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haudegen looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larsen digs a good hook to Haudegen's body.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen throws a counter combo.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy body kick from Larsen #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a single leg into guard. Larsen didn't expect that.
Haudegen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haudegen tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard. #T4#
Haudegen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haudegen wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.
Haudegen looking to sit in guard and control but Larsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Larsen.
I think Larsen 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
A relieved looking Magnus Larsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 161: Takahashi v Haudegen
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Haudegen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haudegen in his tracks. #TD2#
Haudegen gets the takedown into side control.
Haudegen laying and praying for a moment but Takahashi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Haudegen stalling away here and it's allowed Takahashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Haudegen stays in close to Takahashi's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haudegen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Haudegen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haudegen trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takahashi at a distance.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takahashi!
Haudegen wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Haudegen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haudegen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Haudegen tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Haudegen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takahashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haudegen's guard! Nice work there by Takahashi!
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Haudegen is looking for a triangle here but Takahashi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen 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#
Haudegen digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haudegen will feel that in the morning.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Takahashi forces Haudegen back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Haudegen - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haudegen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haudegen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it. #T1#
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Haudegen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a shot to the body.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haudegen wants to stall.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haudegens head.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haudegen is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi is leaning against Haudegen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haudegen can do to turn this around?
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haudegen or not.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Haudegen avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haudegen working aggressively here.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haudegen or not.
Takahashi cracks Haudegen with a nice body shot.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Takahashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haudegen.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Takahashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Haudegen. #T4#
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Takahashi scores with a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haudegen.
Haudegen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haudegen misses with a body punch.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Haudegen is looking to control Takahashi's arms but Takahashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haudegen has his back to the cage.
A short left from Haudegen.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Haudegen blocks it.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takahashi or not.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Haudegen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Haudegen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Haudegen.
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Haudegen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Haudegen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen takes a shot to the head.
Takahashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haudegen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Haudegen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haudegen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi pushes Haudegen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi lands an uppercut.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Haudegen controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Haudegen avoids it.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haudegen will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick.
Haudegen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown. Takahashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Haudegen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haudegen controls the pace.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takahashi lands a front kick.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haudegen.
Takahashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi 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.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
Haudegen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takahashi. Haudegen shrugs it off though.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haudegen misses with a lunging right hand
and Takahashi counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takahashi but Takahashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Haudegen's defenses.
Haudegen scores with a hook.
Haudegen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takahashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takahashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi had his way with Svalbard Haudegen in that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haudegen. Haudegen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Haudegen takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
A clash of legs there as Haudegen blocks the low kick.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Haudegen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haudegen blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Haudegen.
Takahashi keeps Haudegen at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takahashi.
No joy there for Haudegen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Haudegen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takahashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haudegen scrambles back to his feet.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haudegen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen takes a swing at Takahashi's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi is looking to counter punch.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Takahashi.
Haudegen takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haudegen, pushing him back against the cage.
Haudegen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Haudegen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Haudegen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takahashi misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Haudegen seems to be working for a kimura but Takahashi defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Haudegen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haudegen looks to land a strike but Takahashi avoids it nicely and regains full 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.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Haudegen looking to pass the guard.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: WVT 155: Ihantala v Biscuit
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Haudegen misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haudegen thinking.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Haudegen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haudegen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urameshi is keeping the position for now.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haudegen manages to pass to side control.
Urameshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Urameshi has one foot on Haudegen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haudegen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Haudegen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haudegen lands with a cross.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Urameshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.#T2#
Haudegen moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Haudegen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haudegen misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.#T3#
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Urameshi misses with a hook #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Urameshi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haudegen dives into side control. #REVR#
Urameshi pushes Haudegen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haudegen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Haudegen wants to control but Urameshi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Haudegen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urameshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #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!
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haudegen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haudegen trying to control the action but Urameshi is working from the bottom.
Urameshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haudegen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Urameshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Haudegen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Urameshi is trying to escape and Haudegen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Urameshi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Haudegen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
Svalbard Haudegen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Yusuke Urameshi spoke after the fight, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Haudegen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalmisto looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalmisto misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto counters with a good, hard body kick but Haudegen shrugs it off.
Kalmisto thuds his shin into the meat of Haudegen's side.
Kalmisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen thuds his right hand into Kalmisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen throws a shot to the body.
Kalmisto ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Kalmisto.#CUT2#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the body
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.
Haudegen dips to his left and cracks Kalmisto with an uppercut!
Haudegen lands a slapping body shot.
Haudegen fails to land the takedown.
Haudegen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalmisto in his tracks.
Kalmisto throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Haudegen with a series of wild strikes but Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A big left from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen misses with a left hand
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Haudegen. Beautiful body shot.
Kalmisto misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalmisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haudegen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalmisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haudegen digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haudegen dodges the punch combination from Kalmisto. #T3#
Kalmisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalmisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Haudegen scores with a four punch combination!
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Haudegen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalmisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Kalmisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but Haudegen is having none of it.
Haudegen connects with a body shot.#CL#
Haudegen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalmisto.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kalmisto fails to land. #BC#
Haudegen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up.
Haudegen lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haudegen connects with a looping right hand.
Haudegen takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Kalmisto wants to counter with a clinch but Haudegen pushes him away.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Haudegen strikes.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
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 Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kalmisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Haudegen circles away.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen lands a nice shot to the body.
Haudegen cracks Kalmisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haudegen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalmisto is just out of range.
Haudegen sets himself, and Kalmisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Haudegen avoids it this time.
Haudegen throws a hook but Kalmisto blocks it.
Kalmisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but Kalmisto shows good takedown defense.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalmisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haudegen is able to avoid easily.
Kalmisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalmisto counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalmisto's hands.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Haudegen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haudegen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalmisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haudegen at a distance.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalmisto manages to avoid it.#T2#
Haudegen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalmisto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut
and Kalmisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svalbard Haudegen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto misses with a body kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen misses with a body punch
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haudegen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalmisto throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haudegen.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haudegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kalmisto clinches up against the cage.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Haudegen. #T3##BC#
Haudegen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Kalmisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalmisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apophis Kalmisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Kalmisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen lands a right hook to the body.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.
Kalmisto misses the jab.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Kalmisto is quick to defend against it.
Kalmisto misses with a low kick.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kalmisto sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalmisto circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
Kalmisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Kalmisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalmisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haudegen fails to land with a series of punches.
Haudegen swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen swings for the body but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Haudegen blocks it well.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Kalmisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto. #TD#
Haudegen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen blocks a leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a hook to the body. Kalmisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Kalmisto avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
It seemed like Kalmisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haudegen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Svalbard Haudegen's cut is getting worse.
Haudegen digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body. #T1#
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Haudegen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen lunges at Kalmisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalmisto's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haudegen checks a leg kick.
Haudegen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Haudegen swings widly with a right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Haudegen finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses.
Kalmisto is looking to clinch.
Kalmisto is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Haudegen lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Kalmisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalmisto lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Haudegen blocks the elbow strike.
Kalmisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
Kalmisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto blocks an uppercut.
Kalmisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto. #T3#
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Kalmisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen works on Kalmisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Haudegen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Kalmisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haudegen avoids it.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kalmisto on the inside. #T4#
Haudegen tries to throw a body punch but Kalmisto avoids it by throwing Haudegen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalmisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto throws a head punch that misses.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a punch to the body.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalmisto misses with some punches.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto misses with a knee strike.
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Kalmisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apophis Kalmisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haudegen 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.#CL2#
Chugman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haudegen wants to stall.
Chugman wants to take the fight to the mat but Haudegen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haudegen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Haudegen controls his hands.
Chugman tries to throw a body punch but Haudegen avoids it by throwing Chugman back against the cage.
Haudegen gets underhooks to prevent Chugman's takedown attempt.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the side of Chugman's head.
Chugman is looking to control Haudegen's arms but Haudegen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chugman has his back to the cage.
Haudegen lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen can't find room to land a body shot as Chugman controls the action.
Chugman is pressed up against the cage. Haudegen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chugman down to the mat. Chugman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chugman swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Chugman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haudegen thuds a left hand into Chugman's body.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.#TD#
Chugman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haudegen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haudegen defends well.
Chugman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haudegen passes into side control.
Chugman prevents Haudegen from improving position. #T2##SUB#
Haudegen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haudegen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Haudegen swings around for an armbar but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haudegen's guard.
Haudegen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chugman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chugman throws a big elbow that misses.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haudegen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman postures up in Haudegen's guard and throws a big left but Haudegen blocks it.
Chugman postures up in Haudegen's guard and throws a big left but Haudegen blocks it.
Chugman trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Haudegen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chugman has passed into half guard!
Chugman prevents Haudegen from improving his position.
Haudegen is working hard here to advance position.
Chugman is controlling the pace.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Chugman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Haudegen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chugman or perhaps it was just good defense by Haudegen, which made it look bad.
Haudegen leaves Chugman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Chugman is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Chugman misses.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haudegen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Chugman takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Chugman moves out of range.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haudegen throws a big shot that misses.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haudegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Chugman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Haudegen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haudegen looks to land a left hand but Chugman moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Haudegen takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Chugman rushes Haudegen and presses him up against the cage.
Chugman jumps guard but Haudegen stands there with Chugman around his waist. Chugman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Svalbard Haudegen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Chugman is trying to drag Haudegen to the mat but Haudegen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chugman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chugman can't find room to land a body shot as Haudegen controls the action.
Chugman misses with a punch on the inside.
Chugman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Chugman controlling the action here for a moment.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land.
Chugman lands with a light punch inside.
Haudegen is trying to drag Chugman to the mat but Chugman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chugman is trying to pull guard but Haudegen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haudegen blocks a body shot from Chugman.
Haudegen prevents a body shot from Chugman.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haudegen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugman takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chugman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Haudegen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chugman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haudegen to the mat. Haudegen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a triangle but Chugman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haudegen trying to keep a closed guard but Chugman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Haudegen has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haudegen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Haudegen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Haudegen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Chugman advances to half guard.
Chugman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Chugman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Haudegen has worked his arm free - good work by Haudegen!
Chugman advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Chugman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chugman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman. #BC2#
Chugman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen defending well as Chugman loads up on a big left hand.
Haudegen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svalbard Haudegen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chugman is looking to clinch.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Haudegen connects with a body shot.
Chugman moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
Chugman needs to keep his hands up - Haudegen had a free shot at his head there.
Haudegen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chugman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chugman is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Chugman misses with a hook.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Haudegen.
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Chugman's ribs.
Chugman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haudegen rather than just go for the knockout.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chugman lands with a good body shot.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chugman wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Haudegen keeps it at a distance.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Chugman avoids it well and moves away.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Haudegen throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Chugman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haudegen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Chugman trying to control but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chugman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the head.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Haudegen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Chugman swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4##CL2#
Chugman gets a clinch.
Chugman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen prevents the takedown attempt.
Chugman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Haudegen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svalbard Haudegen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Chugman.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haudegen as Chugman tries to tie him up.
Haudegen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haudegen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haudegen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chugman misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Svalbard Haudegen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haudegen, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 135: Machado v Mahogany
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Pandens thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandens takes one on the button.
Pandens 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.
Haudegen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandens doesn't seem bothered though.
Haudegen checks the leg kick.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haudegen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Pandens moves out of range.
Pandens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Pandens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Pandens. #T1#
Pandens misses with a head kick.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haudegen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandens.
Pandens scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haudegen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left and a right from Haudegen both land. Nice combination.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Pandens jabs Haudegen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pandens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haudegen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen lands a really nice looking cross but Pandens seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haudegen tries to work over Pandens's front leg with a kick but Pandens checks it.
Haudegen thuds a left hand into Pandens's body.#T2#
Pandens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandens slips a jab and a cross from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a hook but Pandens avoids it easily.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Pandens avoids them all with ease.
Pandens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haudegen lands with a good body shot.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the body.
Pandens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with the combination.
Pandens staying out of range there.
Haudegen tries to bum rush Pandens with a series of wild strikes but Pandens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haudegen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Pandens.
Pandens misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pandens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haudegen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haudegen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
A jab from Pandens finds it's way through Haudegen's defenses.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Pandens misses with a low kick.
Pandens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haudegen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen scores with a nice strike.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandens.
Haudegen misses with a body shot
and Pandens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haudegen's knee momentarily.
Pandens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haudegen in his tracks.
Pandens throws a head kick that Haudegen semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Haudegen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pandens's guard.#T4#
Haudegen won't allow Pandens to get back to his feet.
Haudegen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pandens looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandens, not yet.
Haudegen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haudegen passes Pandens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pandens wants to improve his position but Haudegen is controlling well.
Haudegen throwing shots but Pandens is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandens 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pandens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
Pandens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Pandens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pandens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haudegen's sensitive parts.
It looks like Haudegen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pandens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Svalbard Haudegen is winning the standup battle so far.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandens.
Haudegen connects with a jab.
Pandens throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a single leg into guard. Pandens didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens is trying to keep Haudegen in close.
Pandens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haudegen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Haudegen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Pandens is looking to work some ground and pound but Haudegen has wrist control.
Pandens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Pandens looking to improve position, pressing down on Haudegen's thigh with his hand. Haudegen seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Pandens paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Pandens's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Haudegen picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

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

Event: WVT 129: Vargas v Young
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Ronaldo cracks Haudegen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Haudegen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ronaldo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ronaldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Haudegen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ronaldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo wants to control but Haudegen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ronaldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ronaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Ronaldo tries to bench press Haudegen off him but Haudegen keeps the position.
Ronaldo gets back to half guard.
Ronaldo is looking to control Haudegen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Haudegen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Haudegen 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haudegen is taking a breather. Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Haudegen is trying to work for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Haudegen is controlling well. #T3#
Haudegen controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ronaldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haudegen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ronaldo under the eye.
Haudegen defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the head.
Haudegen cracks Ronaldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haudegen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ronaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen scores with a nice right hand.
Watch Out Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen stuns Ronaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Haudegen is avoiding it.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ronaldo scores with a head kick. Haudegen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ronaldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haudegen moves out of range as Ronaldo strikes.
A shot to the liver by Haudegen. Beautiful body shot.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ronaldo cracks Haudegen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by Haudegen.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Ronaldo does no damage.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haudegen misses with a double jab.
Haudegen scores with the left hand. Ronaldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Ronaldo misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Haudegen instigates a clinch.
Haudegen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Haudegen slips a jab and a cross from Ronaldo.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Ronaldo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Ronaldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Haudegen.
It looks like Haudegen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Haudegen moves out of range as Ronaldo throws a body kick.
Haudegen lands a really nice looking cross but Ronaldo seems unphased.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Ronaldo.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Ronaldo avoids it well and moves away.
Svalbard Haudegen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ronaldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ronaldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haudegen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronaldo can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haudegen cracks Ronaldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Haudegen's leg. Haudegen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ronaldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.#T1#
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Ronaldo is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haudegen doesn't seem phased though.
Haudegen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Haudegen throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen scores with a body shot.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Haudegen lands a jab to the nose.
Haudegen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Ronaldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haudegen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Ronaldo is looking for the big counter here.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Haudegen blocks it.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen moves out of range as Ronaldo strikes.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Ronaldo is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Haudegen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Haudegen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Still in the clinch, Haudegen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Ronaldo taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haudegen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ronaldo to keep the fight standing.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo lands an elbow just above Haudegen 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Ronaldo lands a damaging elbow.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #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!
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Haudegen digs a right hand into Ronaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ronaldo's gas tank.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haudegen's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haudegen's brow.
A short left from Haudegen.
Haudegen lands a nice shot to the body.
Haudegen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Haudegen on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Haudegen has Ronaldo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Haudegen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ronaldo tumbling to the mat - Haudegen dives into Ronaldo's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position but Haudegen postures up.
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 Svalbard Haudegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen'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#
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Haudegen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Ronaldo finds it's way through Haudegen's defenses.
Haudegen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
Haudegen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ronaldo. Ronaldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ronaldo. Ronaldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Ronaldo avoids it well and moves away.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haudegen scores with a nice strike.
Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ronaldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Despite the aggression on Ronaldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Haudegen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haudegen showed some decent athleticism there.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronaldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haudegen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ronaldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haudegen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svalbard Haudegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ronaldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
Ronaldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haudegen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Ronaldo is sitting in close to Haudegen's body. Haudegen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ronaldo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ronaldo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Haudegen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Svalbard Haudegen!
Svalbard Haudegen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Haudegen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Husseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Hussein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haudegen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Haudegen does it's job there.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Haudegen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Hussein slips under a jab from Haudegen.
Good leg kick by Hussein.
A punch combination from Haudegen misses.
Hussein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Hussein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haudegen just manages to avoid it.
Hussein misses with a body kick.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Haudegen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hussein wants to slow Haudegen down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen throws a shot to the body.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Haudegen takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussein motions for Haudegen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Haudegen moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
Haudegen lands a jab-cross combination.
Haudegen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein thuds his shin into the meat of Haudegen's side.
Hussein tries to work over Haudegen's front leg with a kick but Haudegen checks it.
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
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!
Hussein throws a push kick but Haudegen slaps the foot to one side.
Hussein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen takes one on the button.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Haudegen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Hussein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hussein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Haudegen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hussein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haudegen on the side of the head.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein motions for Haudegen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Haudegen finds it's target.
Haudegen lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Nice cross by Hussein.
Haudegen tries to land a leg kick but Hussein saw it coming and moves away.
Hussein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hussein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haudegen.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Haudegen clinches up with Hussein and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
Hussein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
A short uppercut from Hussein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussein. #T4#
Haudegen tries to throw a body punch but Hussein avoids it by throwing Haudegen back against the cage.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haudegen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen avoiding damage.
Hussein prevents the takedown attempt.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Hussein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein 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#
Hussein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hussein defends it well.
Hussein misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Hussein misses with a head kick.
Haudegen checks a low kick from Hussein.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haudegen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Haudegen does no damage.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen tries to bum rush Hussein with a series of wild strikes but Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance. #T1#
Haudegen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.
Hussein pushes Haudegen away with a front kick.
Haudegen lunges at Hussein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussein's hand.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haudegen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussein rather than just go for the knockout.
Hussein scores with a decent looking hook.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haudegen drops his hands momentarily and Hussein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hussein scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Hussein.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.#T2#
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hussein swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Hussein throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Hussein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussein.
Haudegen lands a nice looking body shot.
Zabit Hussein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haudegen cracks Hussein with an open hand slap.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Haudegen avoids it well.
Hussein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hussein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Hussein's ribs.
Hussein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Hussein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Haudegen moved away.#T3#
Hussein blocks a leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein connects with a looping right hand.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Haudegen scores with a nice right hand.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Hussein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haudegen thuds his right hand into Hussein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haudegen tries to move into range but Hussein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein misses with a body kick.
Hussein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Haudegen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
Hussein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussein.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt - Hussein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Hussein scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haudegen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein cracks Haudegen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Haudegen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Zabit Hussein 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#
Haudegen connects with a body shot.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haudegen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haudegen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Haudegen loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Hussein's ribs.
Hussein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
Hussein takes one on the button.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Haudegen lands.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Haudegen - just one landing.
Hussein punishes Haudegen's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Hussein lands but Haudegen takes it in his stride.
Hussein slips a jab from Haudegen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Hussein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein keeps Haudegen at a distance using the push kick.
Hussein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
Hussein dodges the punch combination from Haudegen.
Hussein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hussein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hussein duly obliges.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Hussein scores with a jab.
Hussein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haudegen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussein finds it's way round the side to connect with Haudegen's head.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.#T3#
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
Haudegen lands with a right hand.
Haudegen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haudegen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein throws a quick counter head kick but Haudegen was just out of range.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hussein scores with a push kick.#T4#
Haudegen looks for a takedown but Hussein sprawls well.
Haudegen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hussein.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haudegen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen throws a sloppy body shot
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hussein scores with a hook.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
Hussein connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haudegen lands with a nice body punch.
Haudegen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussein lands a jab to the nose.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Haudegen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussein 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Hussein!
A very excited looking Zabit Hussein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen. #TD#
Haudegen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Haudegen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Haudegen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haudegen trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson controlling Haudegen's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haudegen connects with a body shot.
Anderson slips a straight right by Haudegen.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Anderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Haudegen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Haudegen slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Haudegen misses the body punch
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Anderson.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen with a jab.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Anderson misses.
Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook.#T4#
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Haudegen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryan Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haudegen.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anderson sprawls and moves away.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Haudegen's corner calls for a 1-2. Haudegen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haudegen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haudegen off to one side.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haudegen on the side of the head.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haudegen's hands.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haudegen swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Anderson 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#
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson controlling Haudegen's posture.
Haudegen 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.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Haudegen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is controlling Haudegen's trapped leg to prevent Haudegen from advancing to side control.#T1#
Haudegen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anderson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anderson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Anderson tries to stand but Haudegen is controlling his head.
Anderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Haudegen can't do much from the bottom here.
Haudegen is looking for a sweep.
Haudegen struggling a bit here.
Haudegen trying his best to control but Anderson has mounted him.#SU2#
Anderson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Anderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.#T4#
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Haudegen with the inside leg kick.
Ryan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haudegen lands a nice shot to the body.
Haudegen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Haudegen moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Haudegen slips a jab from Anderson.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen slips under a jab from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haudegen doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haudegen has time to react.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haudegen on the side of the head.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haudegen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Haudegen from controlling successfully.
Haudegen advances to half guard.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haudegen. #SUB#
Haudegen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Haudegen.
Anderson trying to control but Haudegen postures up.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haudegen wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it. #SUB#
Haudegen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Haudegen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Haudegen wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Haudegen is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Haudegen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Haudegen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Haudegen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haudegen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Haudegen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Svalbard Haudegen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haudegen misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Haudegen slips a jab from Urameshi.
A big right from Haudegen misses.
Haudegen fails to land with a series of punches.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Haudegen defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Haudegen misses with the combination.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Haudegen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Urameshi to the ground. Haudegen is now in Urameshi's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
Urameshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haudegen controls the pace.#SUB#
Haudegen 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. #T1##ES2#
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Haudegen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Haudegen avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Urameshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haudegen misses with a body punch.
Haudegen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
We've been informed that Urameshi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Urameshi cracks Haudegen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haudegen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haudegen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haudegen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Haudegen avoids it with no problem.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Haudegen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Urameshi clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T3#
Urameshi throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haudegen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Haudegen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haudegen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Haudegen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen. #T4#
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Haudegen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Haudegen.
Haudegen looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Haudegen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haudegen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haudegen.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Haudegen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Haudegen throws a right hand that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Haudegen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Haudegen scores with a jab.
Haudegen lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.#T1#
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Haudegen ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Haudegen blocks an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Urameshi. No joy for Haudegen on that attempt.
Haudegen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Haudegen scores with a nice right hand.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haudegen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Haudegen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svalbard Haudegen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Haudegen 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.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Haudegen cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haudegen shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt - Urameshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haudegen throws a head kick that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen throws a series of strikes that have Urameshi backpedaling. #T3#
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen connects with a jab.
Urameshi swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urameshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Haudegen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haudegen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Haudegen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haudegen thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Haudegen. #TD#
Haudegen gets a double leg takedown into Urameshi's guard.

Urameshi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haudegen to score with a decent uppercut.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haudegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haudegen moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Haudegen's belly button to the back.
Urameshi jabs Haudegen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haudegen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Haudegen.
Haudegen throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Nice cross by Haudegen.#T1#
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haudegen moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haudegen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Haudegen misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi stuns Haudegen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Haudegen. Haudegen gets slowly back to his feet.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Haudegen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi lands with a right hand. #T2##TD#
Haudegen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Urameshi!

Urameshi sneaks out the side door and pushes Haudegen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haudegen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haudegen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haudegen under the eye.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Haudegen's head.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svalbard Haudegen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Haudegen's ribs.
Urameshi connects with a right hand. Haudegen shakes it off.
Haudegen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Urameshi.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Haudegen's head back.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Haudegen misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haudegen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Urameshi defends well and Haudegen ends up having to push Urameshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haudegen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haudegen lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haudegen throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi clobbers Haudegen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urameshi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

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

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

#R1##CL2#
Haudegen instigates a clinch.
Nouveau is looking for a takedown.
Nouveau blocks an uppercut.
Nouveau lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Haudegen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Haudegen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
A short right from Haudegen.
Nouveau tries to land a knee to the head but Haudegen blocks with his arms.
Haudegen lands with a left to the head.
Haudegen lands a left hand. #BC2#
Haudegen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nouveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nouveau there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nouveau lands with a nice combination. Haudegen backs away looking to recover.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - Haudegen had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!#CL2#
Haudegen clinches.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nouveau.
Nouveau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haudegen blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haudegen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nouveau.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nouveau.
Haudegen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nouveau.
Nouveau throws a nice looking combination but Haudegen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Haudegen lands a left and a right that send Nouveau crashing to the mat, dazed. Haudegen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Haudegen, which made it look bad. #T2##CL2#
Haudegen has managed to clinch.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau misses with an elbow strike.
Haudegen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Haudegen.
Haudegen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Haudegen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen leaves Nouveau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Haudegen darts in and clinches Nouveau up against the cage.#T3#
Nouveau lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haudegen.
Haudegen is leaning against Nouveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Nouveau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haudegen uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau controls Haudegen momentarily but Haudegen frees himself.
Nouveau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nouveau is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haudegen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haudegen pushing down on Nouveau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nouveau pushes Haudegen off looking to stand but Haudegen dives back in and keeps control.
Nouveau is looking to control Haudegen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nouveau avoid being mounted?#T4#
Nouveau is looking for a sweep. Haudegen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nouveau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nouveau.
Nouveau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nouveau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Haudegen working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nouveau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haudegen counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Haudegen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Nouveau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haudegen is looking for a sweep. Nouveau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but Haudegen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Haudegen actively working from the bottom here.
Nouveau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Nouveau is working for a kimura but Haudegen is defending it quite comfortably.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
Haudegen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau is really stuck here.
Haudegen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nouveau doesn't escape.
Theodore Nouveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Haudegen working for the choke. #T2##SUB2#
Nouveau is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Haudegen manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Nouveau is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Svalbard Haudegen!
An out of breath Svalbard Haudegen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Theodore Nouveau had this to say: 'what a mess...'.

Event: WVT 86: Surianglek v Marko
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Haudegen lands a nice shot to the body.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haudegen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazzariello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazzariello moves out of range of the strikes.
Haudegen misses the body punch
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Mazzariello.
Haudegen misses with the combination.
Mazzariello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Mazzariello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzariello tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
Haudegen loads up on a big right hand but Mazzariello slips the punch.
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen blocks a leg kick.
Mazzariello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Haudegen counters with a single leg into guard. Mazzariello didn't expect that. #T1#
Haudegen wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Mazzariello trying to control the position.
Mazzariello working a defensive guard but Haudegen passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzariello keeping control of the position.
Mazzariello is looking to get back to full guard here but Haudegen has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Haudegen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazzariello, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mazzariello regains half guard.#SUB2#
Haudegen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haudegen is stalling here. Mazzariello is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Haudegen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mazzariello has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Haudegen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haudegen is not content to let Mazzariello control the position. #T3#
Mazzariello is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haudegen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haudegen can't do much from the bottom here.
Haudegen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haudegen manages to get back to half guard.
Mazzariello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haudegen is looking to improve his position.
Haudegen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Mazzariello from controlling successfully.
Mazzariello landing some decent shots from guard.
Mazzariello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haudegen looking to control.
Mazzariello won't allow Haudegen to sweep him here.
Mazzariello working some strikes from top position.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haudegen wants to sweep here but Mazzariello controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Svalbard Haudegen 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#
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Haudegen swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazzariello defending well as Haudegen loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haudegen or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazzariello, which made it look bad.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello wants to slow Haudegen down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Haudegen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzariello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazzariello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazzariello slips a straight right by Haudegen.
Mazzariello is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haudegen.#T1#
Haudegen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzariellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Mazzariello coming out on top.
Mazzariello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haudegen misses with a jab to the body
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
Mazzariello tries to clinch up.
Mazzariello blocks a jab.
Mazzariello looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Mazzariello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haudegen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mazzariello fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haudegen just manages to avoid it.
Mazzariello throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Mazzariello throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazzariello's head backwards.
Haudegen cracks Mazzariello with an open hand slap.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazzariello throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello slips a jab from Haudegen.
Mazzariello punishes Haudegen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mazzariello slips under a jab from Haudegen.
Mazzariello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzariello displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haudegen.
Delbert Mazzariello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Haudegen cracks Mazzariello with an open hand slap.
Mazzariello tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mazzariello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haudegen somewhat.#T3#
Mazzariello lands a body shot.
Mazzariello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzariello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haudegen under the eye.
Haudegen throws a series of strikes that have Mazzariello backpedaling.
Haudegen shoots in and drives through. Mazzariello sprawls well.
Haudegen throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzariello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haudegen. Mazzariello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzariello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.#T4#
Mazzariello misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
Haudegen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzariello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Haudegen takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Mazzariello cracks Haudegen with a nice body shot.
Haudegen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzariello throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Mazzariello misses with a punch on the inside.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzariello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haudegen backwards.
Mazzariello blocking some punches. #BC2#
Haudegen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haudegen looks to throw the jab but Mazzariello is out of range.
Mazzariello was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svalbard Haudegen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Mazzariello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haudegen throws a right hand that Mazzariello ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazzariello also avoids with ease.
Mazzariello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haudegen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Haudegen closes the distance and clinches.
Haudegen digs a right hand into Mazzariello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mazzariello's gas tank.
Mazzariello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Haudegen throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzariello tries to break free but Haudegen pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello misses with the head strike.
Haudegen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzariello misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Haudegen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzariello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body punch.
Mazzariello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzariello looking to stall.
Mazzariello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzariello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haudegen tries to work over Mazzariello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello prevents a body shot from Haudegen.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzariello fails to land.
A short uppercut from Haudegen. #T2#
Haudegen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzariello takes a shot to the head.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzariello effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land.
Delbert Mazzariello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haudegen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzariello prevents a body shot from Haudegen.
Mazzariello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzariello.
Haudegen blocking some punches.
Mazzariello swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Haudegen is leaning against Mazzariello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haudegen avoids the elbow strike from Mazzariello, against the cage.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haudegen misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello throws a head punch that misses.
Haudegen lands an uppercut.
Haudegen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haudegen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzariello blocks an uppercut.
Mazzariello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haudegen lands a right hand.
Mazzariello throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Mazzariello misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land. #T4#
Haudegen misses with some punches.
Mazzariello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Haudegen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haudegen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzariello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haudegen blocks an elbow strike from Mazzariello.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen is trying to push Mazzariello away but Mazzariello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Haudegen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haudegen blocks an uppercut.
Mazzariello misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Svalbard Haudegen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haudegen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Haudegen counters with a straight right hand.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith jabs Haudegen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Haudegen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a hook #TD#
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to stand back up but Haudegen is controlling him #T1#
Smith wants to improve his position but Haudegen is controlling well.
Smith is looking to control Haudegen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is controlling Haudegen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith has a hand on Haudegen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haudegen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Haudegen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith stops Haudegen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Haudegen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Smith tries to hold on but Haudegen postures up.#SUB#
Haudegen has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Haudegen has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Smith is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
After winning the bout, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Haudegen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haudegen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haudegen throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Larsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Larsen. Those never looked like landing.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Haudegen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsen can pounce on him.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larsen loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
Larsen throws a hook but Haudegen blocks it.
Nice jab there from Haudegen.
A shot to the liver by Larsen. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsen, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Haudegen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Haudegen.
Larsen defending well as Haudegen loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Larsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Haudegen pushes Larsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Haudegen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haudegen pushes Larsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haudegen tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Haudegen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Larsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Larsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larsen lands with a right to the head.
Larsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larsen works on Haudegen's body with a couple of short punches.
Haudegen cracks Larsen with a nice body shot.#T2#
Larsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsen tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Larsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Larsen looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Haudegen fails to land.
Haudegen throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsen. #TD#
Haudegen pulls guard successfully.
Larsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Haudegen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsen defends it easily.#SUB#
Haudegen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larsen is aware though and is defending well.
Haudegen is trying to keep Larsen in close. #SUB#
Haudegen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haudegen 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#
Larsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Haudegen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haudegen. #SUB#
Larsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Haudegen. #SUB#
Haudegen is working for a kimura here but Larsen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Haudegen's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Larsen swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Haudegen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Larsen lands but Haudegen takes it in his stride.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Haudegen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haudegen passes to full mount! #SUB#
Haudegen looking to secure an arm triangle but Larsen defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Haudegen has hold of Larsen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Larsen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T1#
Larsen tries to hold on but Haudegen postures up.
Larsen working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Haudegen has control of Larsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Larsen regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Haudegen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Larsen manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Haudegen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Haudegen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Haudegen has hold of Larsen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Larsen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Haudegen cranks the arm and Larsen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Larsen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Svalbard Haudegen!
During a confident post fight interview, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Haudegen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvacion looks winded!
Salvacion takes one to the chin there.
Haudegen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salvacion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Svalbard Haudegen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Haudegen lands a big right hand that sends Salvacion crashing to the mat! Haudegen stays standing though and waves Salvacion back to his feet!#ROC#Salvacion is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Salvacion drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Haudegen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Salvacion's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svalbard Haudegen!
Svalbard Haudegen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Fury throws a series of punches but Haudegen moves out of range.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Haudegen clobbers Fury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Haudegen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fury's half guard.
Fury is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Haudegen 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. Fury tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Haudegen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Svalbard Haudegen!
During a confident post fight interview, Svalbard Haudegen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Andreev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Portman's coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Portman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Portman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Portman looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev trying to control the action but Portman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portman tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Andreev is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Portman has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Portman! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hex Portman!
Hex Portman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks everyone remember its Bear N Saint Baby.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Leopoldo misses the target. #CL2#
Portman closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Portman jumps guard and drags Leopoldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Portman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Portman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Portman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Portman 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.
Portman is trying to hold Leopoldo in close to prevent damage but Leopoldo has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Portman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leopoldo pulls his head out easily.
Leopoldo moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Leopoldo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Portman!
Portman is squirming around, avoiding Leopoldo's attempts to control the action.
Portman prevents Leopoldo from taking his back.
Portman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo fails to move to back control.
Portman holds on to Leopoldo as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Portman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Portman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Portman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leopoldo pulls his head out easily.
Portman wants to control but Leopoldo is keeping busy.
Portman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Portman is looking for a sweep. Leopoldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Portman gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Portman is keeping the position for now.
Leopoldo 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. #T3#
Portman controlling the position.
Portman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Portman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Portman manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Portman holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Portman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB2#
Leopoldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Portman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leopoldo has managed to get both his arms back between Portman's legs - danger averted.
Portman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Portman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leopoldo passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hex Portman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Leopoldo 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.
Portman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Portman is controlling Leopoldo's posture.
Leopoldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Portman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leopoldo defends it easily.
Portman keeping moving, preventing Leopoldo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leopoldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Portman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leopoldo has managed to get both his arms back between Portman's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Portman seems keen to control Leopoldo's posture.#T1#
Leopoldo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Portman is letting Leopoldo control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Portman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leopoldo has control of an arm but Portman manages to advance to Leopoldo's back!
Portman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Leopoldo's body. #SUB2#
Leopoldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T2#
Leopoldo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Portman looking for the RNC.
Portman controlling the position well here. Leopoldo rolled but Portman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leopoldo breaks Portman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blake Leopoldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Portman is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB2#
Portman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Portman pulls Leopoldo in close to prevent any damage.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Portman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Portman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Leopoldo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Portman's body to avoid the submission. Portman has instead reached around Leopoldo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Portman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hex Portman!
Hex Portman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks everyone remember its Bear N Saint Baby.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2021

#R1#
Hawat throws a head kick but Portman moves out of range.
Portman blocks a head kick by Hawat. #CL#
Hawat gets tackled into the cage by Portman. Portman maintains the clinch.
Portman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawat walks away with a smile on his face. Portman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Portman takes the fight into the clinch.
Portman blocks a body shot from Hawat. #TD#
Portman successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Portman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Portman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hawat wants to pass the guard but Portman is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Hawat trying to control the position from guard on top but Portman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hawat gets to his feet. Portman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Portman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawat, pushing him back against the cage.
Portman jumps guard but Hawat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hawat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Portman pushes Hawat up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Portman manages to pull guard.
Hawat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Portman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hawat trying to control but Portman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawat avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Portman working for a triangle but Hawat defends it easily.
Hawat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Portman is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Hawat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Portman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hawat has his hands clasped together but Portman extends and breaks Hawat's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Portman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hex Portman!
Hex Portman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks everyone remember its Bear N Saint Baby.'.

Event: ACA 15: Bastard vs Cisse
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Griffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Portman's half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Portman is just riding it out for now. Griffin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Portman is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Portman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Portman 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.
Portman is doing well to control the position and prevent Griffin from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Portman actively working from the bottom here.
Portman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Portman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Griffin has passed into half guard!
Portman trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up. #SUB2#
Portman is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Portman is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Portman actively working from the bottom here.
Portman is not content to let Griffin control the position.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Portman is just riding it out for now. Griffin eventually gives up the hold.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin wants to control but Portman is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a kimura but Portman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Portman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Portman looking for submissions off his back.
Portman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Portman.
Portman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Portman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Griffin has his hands clasped together but Portman extends and breaks Griffin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Portman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hex Portman!
Hex Portman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to everyone and the support. this W is for you all'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portman moves in looking to clinch but Robby pushes him off.
Portman looks to score with a jab to the body but Robby is just out of range.
Robby throws a right and a left that Portman avoids nicely.
Robby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robby avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Portman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Portman manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Portman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Robby has his hands clasped together but Portman extends and breaks Robby's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Portman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hex Portman!
Post fight, Hex Portman stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to everyone and the support. this W is for you all'.

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