Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV throws a body shot but no joy.
IV just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cozad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
IV cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.
IV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. IV catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.
IV throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IV looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from IV.
IV misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws out a counter right but IV avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Cozad tests IV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
IV swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad cracks IV on the jaw with a powerful right hand and IV falls backwards against the cage. Cozad follows up with more strikes that drop IV to his knees. Cozad keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save IV! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!

Event: DC 76 Talvela vs Diaz
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
IV throws a jab when Pedersoli was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pedersoli misses.
Pedersoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV misses with a looping left.
IV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pedersoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Pedersoli walks into a straight right hand from IV.
Pedersoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits IVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
IV throws an overhand right that lands on Pedersoli's shoulder, as Pedersoli tries to avoid the shot.
Pedersoli slips a straight right by IV.
Nice defenses there by Pedersoli.
We've been hearing reports that IV has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pedersoli moves away from the strike by IV.
Pedersoli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but IV blocks it well.
Pedersoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pedersoli missing with a left hand there. IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedersoli misses with a body shot.
Pedersoli moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedersoli ducks under a wild hook from IV.
Pedersoli misses with a right hand
letting IV counter with a right hand.
Pedersoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
IV lands a jab to Pedersoli's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Pedersoli.
IV misses with a body shot.
Pedersoli throws out a counter right but IV avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Pedersoli looks to throw a body kick
and IV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pedersoli throws a wild body kick that IV sees coming a mile off.
IV throws a shot from downtown. Pedersoli moves away and avoids it.
Pedersoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from IV misses its intended target.
Pedersoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IV.
Pedersoli misses with a hook.
Pedersoli connects with a body shot that sends IV's belly button to the back.
IV misses with a left hand
enabling Pedersoli to counter with a crisp jab.
IV is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pedersoli throws a head kick but IV moves out of range.
IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedersoli manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Charlie IV's cut is getting worse.
IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedersoli scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IV swings widly with a right hand
and Pedersoli counters with a crisp right that sends IV to the canvas! Pedersoli follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 65 Bollomard vs Gallahad
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Luu fails in his attempt to clinch.
IV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Luu slips a jab from IV.
IV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luu.
Luu blocks a jab.
A big right from IV misses.
Luu tries to counter by closing the distance.
IV misses with a body shot.
IV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luu.
Nice uppercut lands for IV. That snapped Luu's head back.
IV misses with a hook.#CL2#
Luu has closed the distance and engaged IV in a clinch.
IV misses with a punch to the body.
Luu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
IV is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. IV won't want to take too many of those.
IV blocks an uppercut.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Luu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luu misses with a knee strike.
IV takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luu lands an elbow inside that IV shrugs off.
Luu lands an elbow inside that IV shrugs off.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
Luu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luu landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees to the body from Luu.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IV takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Charlie IV's cut is getting worse.
Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
IV takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Charlie IV's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Luu scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#IV is rocked!
Luu has IV pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. IV is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Luu - that's hurt IV badly! Oh, another knee lands and IV is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but IV doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kova Luu!

Event: DC 53: Thorn vs Licht
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Roipe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV moves away from the strike by Roipe.
IV throwing a counter right hand but Roipe manages to avoid it.
Roipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roipe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces IV back to the cage. Roipe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
IV throws a looping overhand right but Roipe ducks down to avoid it.
Roipe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from IV misses.
We've been hearing reports that IV has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roipe scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Roipe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ROC2#IV is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roipe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! IV's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jussi Roipe!
An out of breath Jussi Roipe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 43: Dye vs Dochenko
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by IV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of IV.#CUT#It looks like Randy Bobandy has been cut.
IV digs a good hook to Bobandy's body.
Bobandy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. IV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bobandy. Bobandy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by IV as he connects with a hook.
Bobandy misses with a straight left.
IV is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
IV misses with an uppercut.
IV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobandy doesn't seem bothered though.
Bobandy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bobandy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from IV.
We've been hearing reports that IV has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobandy is defended easily by IV.
Bobandy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#That has opened up Randy Bobandy's cut even more.
Charlie IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
IV works Bobandy's body with a nice hook.
Charlie IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobandy looks winded!
IV drops Bobandy with a straight right hand, right on the button! IV follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Randy Bobandy spoke after the fight, saying 'Frig off. I'm gonna get a cheese burger then get drunk with Mr Lahey. '.

Event: DMMA 176 Kersikov vs Account 3
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Drake throws a right and a left that IV avoids nicely.
IV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
IV lands a body shot.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on IV's shoulder, as IV tries to avoid the shot.
Drake moves out of range as IV strikes.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked IV down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly IV back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake throws a hook but IV avoids it easily.
Drake finds IV's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! IV flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Drake lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure IV will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JD Drake!
A very excited looking JD Drake 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: DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Vyr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IV needs to keep his hands up - Vyr had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
Vyr lands a jab to the head.
Vyr defending well as IV loads up on a big left hand.
Vyr staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vyr defending well as IV loads up on a big left hand.
Vyr punishes IV's body with a nice straight punch.
IV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vyr.
Vyr lands a lovely overhand right.
Vyr scores with a nice head shot.
IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vyr throws out the jab.
Vyr drops IV with a straight left! Oh this is bad for IV! Vyr dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlastimil Vyr!

Event: DMMA 162 Kaupens vs Rocksaw
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mspomfad momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts IV, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Mspomfad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
IV lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mspomfad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
IV scores with a shot to the side of Mspomfad's head. #ROC#Mspomfad is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that IV has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from IV fails to land.
IV throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
IV gets through Mspomfad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mspomfad is still on wobbly legs! Can IV finish him?#BC#
IV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IV stuffs the takedown.
Mspomfad looks winded!
BAM! IV delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mspomfad like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
IV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
IV misses the jab.
Lima is looking to counter punch.
IV loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
It looked like Lima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima connects with a body shot that sends IV's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - IV coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Tiago Lima has been cut.
Lima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Lima counters with a crisp right hand that drops IV! Lima lets IV back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#IV is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
IV darts in and clinches Lima up against the cage.
IV is still on wobbly legs! Can Lima finish him?
IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
IV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lima shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. IV takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lima sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! IV bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Lima!
A relieved looking Tiago Lima 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: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by IV.
A slow jab from IV misses its intended target.
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer moves away from the strike by IV.
Kreischer stuns IV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that IV 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.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - IV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
IV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
IV misses with a left hand
letting Kreischer counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
and Kreischer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts IV! He's just covering up as Kreischer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
IV closes the distance and clinches.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but IV has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that IV has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but IV turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IV to keep the fight standing.
Charlie IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padraig Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down IV.
IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahearn fails to pull guard.
IV working aggressively here.
IV is trying to break the clinch but Ahearn is controlling him.#TD2#
Ahearn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahearn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahearn has momentary wrist control but IV slips an elbow through the middle.
IV is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
IV distracts Ahearn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ahearn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IV defends well.#SUB2#
IV is posturing up here but Ahearn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! IV tries to roll out but it's too tight and IV has to tap! Slick submission there by Ahearn!

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

Event: LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
IV misses with a looping right.
Rize moves away from the strike by IV.
Rize 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.
Rize looks to throw the jab but IV is out of range.
IV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Rize.
Charlie IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rize gets tackled into the cage by IV. IV maintains the clinch.
IV tries to circle away but Rize has him pinned against the cage.
IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
IV has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of IV backwards.
Rize softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rize creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
IV tightens his grip and picks Rize up, before dumping him to the ground. Rize manages to land in guard.

Rize kicks IV off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize digs a good body shot into IV's ribs.
IV misses the shot to the body. #T1#
IV takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Rize drops IV with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but IV looks back up at him and smiles so Rize waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Rize cracks IV with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! IV looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rize finish him? #ROC2#IV is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rize counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh IV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
IV is breathing heavily.
Rize moves in close and cracks IV with a massive right hand! IV, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rize!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Aurelius misses with a lunging right hand
and IV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
Nice cross by IV.
IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aurelius circles away quickly and effectively.
IV lands a jab to Aurelius's midsection.
IV throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
IV tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aurelius defends well and IV ends up having to push Aurelius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
IV lands a hook that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
IV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
IV scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurelius tries to move into range but IV moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
IV scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Aurelius.#KD#
Oooooh!!! IV has knocked Aurelius down with a huge combo! IV steps away and waves a wobbly Aurelius back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Aurelius is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.#TD#
IV decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
IV performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
IV thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. IV connects with a nice short shot to Aurelius's temple.
IV looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
IV scoring with strikes to the body and head.
IV has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
IV controlling the pace. #T2#
Aurelius trying to control but IV postures up.
IV prevents Aurelius from improving his position.
Nice strikes from IV there.
IV not landing any meaningful shots this time.
IV takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing that IV has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
IV is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
IV misses with a head shot. Aurelius uses the momentum to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelius can do anything to dispel that myth.
IV scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
IV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
IV pushes down on Aurelius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aurelius has hold of IV's hands but IV slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
IV is keen to just control but Aurelius is a slippery customer.
IV seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
IV not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aurelius desperately trying to maintain half guard.
IV with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
IV is looking to take a break and control but Aurelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
IV not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aurelius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from IV.
IV seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucius Aurelius'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#
Left hook, right uppercut from IV.
IV defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand.
IV tries to counter by clinching up but Aurelius breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
IV scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aurelius tries to escape but IV is in control.
IV trying to control the action but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Charlie IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IV is chipping away with strikes.
IV trying to control the position but Aurelius is working away.
Aurelius is trying to control IV's posture but IV avoids it.
IV is looking to take a break and control but Aurelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Aurelius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
IV trying to control the action but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
IV scoring with punches and elbows.
IV has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aurelius!
IV lands with some strikes.
Aurelius tries to lock up and control but IV gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
IV scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aurelius? #T2#
IV working Aurelius over with strikes here.
IV lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aurelius hang on?
Aurelius can't escape the position.
IV controlling the pace for now.
IV postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aurelius out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! IV goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
IV checks a leg kick nicely.
Banger walks into a left hand.
Banger connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from IV. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
IV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
IV throwing shots but Banger is blocking nicely.
IV working Banger over with strikes.
We've been hearing that IV has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from IV there.
IV is taking a breather. Banger 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.
IV takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banger is looking to control IV's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banger avoid being mounted?#T1#
Banger is looking to improve his position.
Banger taking some punishment here, with IV in his half guard.
IV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banger defending well though.
IV is taking a breather. Banger 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.
Banger trying to control but IV postures up.
IV working over Banger with some ground and pound. Banger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
IV throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IV wants to pass the guard but Banger is defending well.
IV trying to control from half guard but Banger is working away.
IV landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
IV seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
IV trying to control from half guard but Banger is working away.
IV working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banger can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
IV lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
IV trying to control the action but Banger is working from the bottom.
IV is really struggling to control Banger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
IV thows a huge punch but Banger dodges it nicely.
IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banger's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ground and pound from IV.
IV is trying to control the action in half guard but Banger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
IV prevents Banger from improving his position.
IV winds up and cracks Banger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
IV tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
IV is nestled in close to Banger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
IV has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IV throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banger is looking to control IV's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banger avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie IV 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#
IV moves forwards but Banger connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Banger is just out of range.
Banger throws a wild body kick that IV sees coming a mile off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from IV.
IV scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banger in his tracks.
IV checks a leg kick.
IV drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banger sprawls and moves away.
Banger throws a leg kick which misses IV's front leg but catches the back leg as IV tries to avoid it.
Charlie IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Banger as IV shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banger jabs IV right on the nose. IV blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by IV. Beautiful body shot.
Banger moves out of range of the strikes.
Banger takes one to the chin there.#T1#
IV checks a low kick from Banger.
Banger connects with a jab.
Banger tries a head kick but it misses.
Banger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
Banger tries to counter with a clinch but IV shakes him off and moves away.
IV with a jab.
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banger.
IV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banger finds it's way round the side to connect with IV's head.
IV throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Banger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banger tries a body shot but IV blocks it.
Banger blocking some punches.
Banger misses with the head strike. #BC#
IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from IV.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from IV misses the target. #T2#
IV thuds a left hand into Banger's body.
IV misses with a wild body shot.
IV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banger can do to turn this around?
IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
IV scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
IV shoots in and bounces Banger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
IV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banger keeping moving, preventing IV from controlling successfully.
IV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banger 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#
IV passes easily into side control. Nice work.
IV fails to land a wild elbow strike.
IV working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
IV in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banger defending against the ground and pound.
IV scores with punches from side control.
IV working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
IV connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banger some visible discomfort.
IV controls the position.
IV scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
IV working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
IV cracks Banger with a big right hand but Banger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
IV working the body and head with strikes.
Charlie IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IV lands a strong strike to the head of Banger. That's dazed him! IV looking to finish here. Banger is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - IV lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
In his post fight interview, Charlie IV started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
IV throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but IV defends it well.
Barnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by IV.
IV misses with a body shot.
IV punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
IV lands with a nice combination. Barnett backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Warmaster Barnett has been cut.
IV scores with a jab to the body.
IV throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IV swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IV regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control but IV is working from the bottom.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
IV is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barnett is trying to drag IV to the mat but IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##BC#
IV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IV lands a slapping body shot.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by IV.
Charlie IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warmaster Barnett.
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but IV sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnett looks winded!
IV jabs Barnett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! IV has knocked Barnett down with a huge combo! IV steps away and waves a wobbly Barnett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IV steps in with a hook that catches Barnett right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! IV follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Barnett looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
Levangasti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Levangasti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
IV throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown. IV fights it but they end up in guard.
IV looking for a sweep. Not yet IV, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levangasti lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IV keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti throws a big right hand that misses.
IV wants to sweep but no luck.
Levangasti stands and throws IV's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
IV is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Levangasti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Levangasti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down IV's shoulder. That is not cool.
IV is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
Levangasti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
IV knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levangasti on the ground.
Levangasti trying to control the action but IV is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IV struggling a bit here.
Levangasti lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear IV down. #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.
IV tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Levangasti's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Levangasti lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV is looking to reverse the position.
Levangasti trying to control the action but IV is working from the bottom.
IV is trying to get back to half guard.
Levangasti scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh IV is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Levangasti can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
An out of breath Glover Levangasti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boombada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boombada tests IV's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV walks into a jab.
Boombada misses with a right hand
and IV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boombada circles away quickly and effectively.
Boombada looks to throw the jab but IV is out of range.
IV defending well as Boombada loads up on a big left hand.
Boombada throws a looping overhand right but IV ducks down to avoid it.
IV lands with a straight right. Boombada didn't see that one coming.
Boombada looks to score with a jab to the body but IV is just out of range.#TD2#
IV scores with a takedown into Boombada's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV works over Boombada with some ground and pound from guard.
IV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boombada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boombada's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
IV trying to control but Boombada is working from the bottom.
IV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boombada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IV is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
IV throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boombada 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.
Boombada wants to hit a sweep here but IV passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boombada there!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw IV working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boombada is wriggling around trying to escape.
IV lands a couple of good shots and Boombada has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
IV slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boombada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for IV on the ground.
Boombada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
IV keeps control of the position easily here as Boombada tries to buck him off. #T3#
IV lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
IV lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boombada hold on?!
Boombada is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Boombada as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from IV!
Boombada is trying to break free.
Boombada trying to get back to his feet but IV is in full control for now.
Boombada wants to escape the position. #T4#
IV lands a shot to the head.
Boombada trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. IV controlling the positon.
Boombada is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie IV's cut.
That's time! Boombada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boombada lands with a shot to the body.
Boombada throws a lazy right hand but IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
IV throws a series of punches but Boombada moves out of range.
Boombada throws a hook but IV blocks it.
IV moves out of range as Boombada strikes.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boombada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of IV's head.#KD#
Boombada drops IV with a beautiful combination! IV stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boombada is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boombada was well out of range. Poor timing from IV.
Nice defenses there by Boombada.#KD#
Boombada drops IV with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but IV looks back up at him and smiles so Boombada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#IV is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Charlie IV's cut even more.
IV circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Boombada. IV falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Boombada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Africa Boombada!
Africa Boombada retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Africa Boombada stared into the camera and said 'NO ONE is touching me in this division....WHO WANTS THESE HANDS?'.

Event: LAFC 28
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
IV avoids the body shot from Bononi.
IV throws a series of punches but Bononi avoids them all with ease.
Bononi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bononi with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
Bononi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IV moves out of range of the strikes.
Bononi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bononi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bononi looks to land a right hand but IV moved out of range.
IV clobbers Bononi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bononi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IV.
Bononi misses with a looping left.
IV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bononi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bononi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IV.
A jab from IV does it's job there.
Bononi throws a lazy right hand but IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bononi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bononi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charlie IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bononi throws a hook but IV avoids it easily.
Bononi misses the shot to the body.
IV tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bononi defends well and IV ends up having to push Bononi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bononi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Bononi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bononi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bononi on the inside.
Bononi takes a shot to the head.
Bononi throws a punch but it's blocked by IV.
IV misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
IV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
IV gets a double leg takedown into Bononi's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bononi looking to hit a scissor sweep but IV is one step ahead there.
Bononi wants to stand up but IV is controlling him. #T2#
IV won't allow Bononi to sweep him here.
Bononi trying to keep a closed guard but IV is proving a slippery customer.
IV is stalling in the full guard.
IV cracks Bononi with a solid left hand.
IV landing some decent shots from guard.
IV sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
IV connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that IV has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IV makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bononi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bononi, not yet.
IV postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
IV trying to control but Bononi is working from the bottom.
IV landing with the ground and pound.
Bononi working a defensive guard but IV manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bononi tries to buck IV off but IV is having none of it.#T4#
Bononi keeps trying to improve his position.
IV grinds an elbow into Bononi's temple.
Bononi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
IV lands an elbow. #ROC#Bononi is rocked!
IV cracks Bononi with a big elbow.
Bononi is still in real trouble! Can IV finish him?
IV cracks Bononi with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! IV immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bononi is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by IV!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
After the fight, Charlie IV was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Cezar Bononi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm too beautiful for this'.

Event: LAFC 22
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
IV throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonzela Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bonzela Franco throws a series of punches but IV moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco ducks right into an uppercut from IV.
Bonzela Franco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up.#TD2#
IV drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonzela Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
IV is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
IV postures up. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Bonzela Franco being controlled here, momentarily.
IV's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
IV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonzela Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IV pushing down on Bonzela Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonzela Franco wants to control the action here but instead IV manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
IV goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bonzela Franco is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IV keeping full guard, as Bonzela Franco tries to pass.
Bonzela Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonzela Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
IV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bonzela Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
IV looking for a sweep. Not yet IV, not yet.
IV is still trying to improve position.
IV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Bonzela Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IV swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bonzela Franco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IV manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonzela Franco has IV in his guard.#REVB#
IV tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
IV showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control the position but IV postures up.
Bonzela Franco keeping moving, preventing IV from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw IV working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
IV postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IV swivels and escapes.
Bonzela Franco throws a lazy head kick
and IV counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie IV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonzela Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
IV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonzela Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonzela Franco misses with a two punch combination.
IV is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
IV sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! IV is motioning to the referee to let Bonzela Franco up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Bonzela Franco is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
IV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IV closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bonzela Franco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie IV!
Post fight, Charlie IV stared into the camera and said 'Pier is a wonderful fighter. Tough to trade punches with him. Luckily our gameplan paid off. I think I'm gonna looking for another title shot. Thank you fans for your support!'.

Event: TK 14
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Oka swings widly with a right hand
and IV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pier Oka has been cut.#TD#
IV looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oka!
Oka is trying to get back to half guard.
IV advances nicely into full mount.
IV controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV avoids the attempt from Oka to control.
IV controlling from mount. #T1#
Oka prevents IV from taking his back.
Oka tries to hold on but IV postures up.
We've been hearing that IV has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
IV controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oka is controlling an arm, preventing IV from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
IV controlling from the full mount.
IV seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oka for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
IV wants to finish this one by submission but Oka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from IV.
IV controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB#
Oka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from IV.
IV wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
IV looking to control and managing it successfully.
IV mounts Oka! Really nice guard pass there!
Oka tries to lock up and control but IV gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
IV is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oka has managed to escape the submission attempt.
IV content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oka tries to hold on but IV pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pier Oka'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#
IV digs a good body shot into Oka's ribs.
IV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oka.
Oka lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by IV. Beautiful body shot.
Oka ducks under a wild hook from IV.
Oka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pier Oka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oka tries to clinch but IV moves out of range.
Oka doesn't manage to clinch there - IV circles away.
IV misses with a hook. Oka ducked under it nicely.
IV takes one on the button.
Good shot there by IV.
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!
IV darts in looking for a takedown but Oka gets double underhooks and turns IV into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oka misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
IV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from IV finds it's way round the side to connect with Oka's head.
IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Oka is just out of range.#T1#
Oka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IV. #CL2#
Oka rushes IV and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oka looking to slow down the pace here.
IV blocks an elbow strike.
Oka is looking to control IV's arms but IV gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oka has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oka fails to land.
Oka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
IV lands a nice uppercut.
IV scores with a shot to the side of Oka's head.
Nice body punch from IV.
Oka is breathing heavily.
Oka can't break the clinch.
IV lands a right hand. #BC#
IV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oka stuns IV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
IV scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#That has opened up Pier Oka's cut even more.
IV lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oka walks into a left hand.
Oka throws a lazy uppercut
and IV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Pier Oka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2##KD#
IV cracks Oka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. IV has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Oka to stand back up!#ROC#Oka is rocked!
Oka is holding his hands too far apart here. IV throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Oka is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV took some time post fight to say the following; 'Pier is a wonderful fighter. Tough to trade punches with him. Luckily our gameplan paid off. I think I'm gonna looking for another title shot. Thank you fans for your support!'.

Event: TK 11: Surma
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
IV moves out of range as Schlesien strikes.
IV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schlesien swings away with a body shot that misses
and IV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schlesien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schlesien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schlesien closes the distance looking to clinch
letting IV counter with a right hand.
IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schlesien counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
Schlesien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
IV misses with a straight right.
Schlesien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlesien 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.
Schlesien misses with a body shot.
IV looks to land a left hand but Schlesien moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlesien lands a nice hook to IV's body. IV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from IV misses.
A little jabbing left from Schlesien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schlesien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schlesien lands a right hook to the body.
IV throws an overhand right that lands on Schlesien's shoulder, as Schlesien tries to avoid the shot.
IV throws out a loose jab but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV misses with a straight right.
Schlesien scores with a nice head shot.
IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schlesien counters with a left to the body.
IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schlesien counters with a straight right hand.
Schlesien lands an overhand right.
IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlesien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schlesien defending well as IV loads up on a big left hand.
Schlesien throws out a loose jab but IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Schlesien there.
IV is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from IV misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schlesien lands with a cross. #T2#
A jab from IV misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schlesien! But no joy.
Schlesien throws a shot to the body. #KD2#
Schlesien lands a big shot that drops IV! Can he finish him? #ROC2#IV is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesien passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh IV is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Schlesien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by IV, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Schlesien stands up and beckons IV to his feet.
IV seems to have got his legs back now.
IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlesien throws out the jab.
IV is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Schlesien moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Huber Schlesien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TK 6: Louhi
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
IV throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Ekwall misses.
Ekwall slips a straight right by IV.
Ekwall misses with the combination.
IV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekwall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ekwall 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.
Ekwall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekwall misses with a wild body shot.
IV throws the left hand but Ekwall avoids the punch easily.
Ekwall is looking for the big counter here.
IV misses with a hook. Ekwall ducked under it nicely.
IV avoids the head kick by Ekwall.
Ekwall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekwall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekwall misses with a series of wild punches.
IV throws a lazy right hand but Ekwall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ekwall looks to land a left hand but IV moved out of range nicely.
Ekwall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
IV throwing a counter right hand but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
IV is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekwall's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ekwall walks into a left hand.
Ekwall misses with a double jab
and IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekwall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
IV misses the jab.
Ekwall throws a hook to the side of IV's head but IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekwall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting IV counter with a right hand.
Ekwall misses with a few strikes there.
Ekwall looks to land a combination but IV avoids it well.
IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
IV throws a jab when Ekwall was well out of range.
IV misses with a left hand
and Ekwall counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV loads up on a big right hand but Ekwall slips the punch.
IV is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekwall.
Ekwall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekwall misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
IV avoids the body shot from Ekwall.
IV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekwall moves away from the strike by IV.
IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
IV avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekwall looks to land a combination but IV avoids it well.
Ekwall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IV is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ekwall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekwall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IV moves away.
IV scores with a nice strike.
IV slips a jab and a cross from Ekwall.
IV appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
IV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekwall looks winded!
IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekwall tries to clinch but IV moves out of range.
IV throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Ekwall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ekwall.
Ekwall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekwall blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by IV.#BC2#
Ekwall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekwall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IV circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from IV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekwall misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ekwall. Those never looked like landing.
Ekwall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekwall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but IV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from IV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
IV looks to land a left hand but Ekwall moved out of range nicely.
Ekwall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as IV throws out the jab.
IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekwall throws a right and a left that IV avoids nicely.
Ekwall thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Ekwall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekwall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekwall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
IV missing with a left hand there. Ekwall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
IV scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IV avoids a punch combination nicely.
IV throws a big shot that misses.
IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekwall swinging wildly here.
IV getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
IV throws a hook to the side of Ekwall's head but Ekwall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekwall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
IV scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekwall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from IV.
Ekwall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IV lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekwall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IV circles away quickly and effectively.
IV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekwall has time to react.
A big left from Ekwall misses.
A quick step to the side and IV tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wes Ekwall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie IV's cut.
That's time! IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A combination from Ekwall does no damage.
A punch combination from Ekwall misses.
IV blocks a head kick by Ekwall.
IV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekwall manages to avoid it.
Ekwall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by IV.
Ekwall slips under a jab.
Ekwall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ekwall feints a jab promting IV to slip. Ekwall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. IV slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ekwall misses with the combination.
IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekwall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as IV throws out the jab.
Ekwall swinging wildly here.
IV throws a lazy right hand but Ekwall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wes Ekwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekwall slips under a jab from IV.
IV slips a straight right by Ekwall.
Ekwall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wes Ekwall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Ekwall throws a series of punches but IV moves out of range.
Ekwall works the jab nicely.
Ekwall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekwall tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekwall is breathing heavily.
IV connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekwall's hands.
Ekwall throws a nice looking combination but IV bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
IV works the jab nicely.
Ekwall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekwall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekwall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IV connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekwall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from IV.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from IV.
IV throws a jab when Ekwall was well out of range.
A slow jab from Ekwall misses its intended target. #T2#
Ekwall slips a straight right by IV.
IV sizes up Ekwall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekwall misses with a head kick.
IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekwall was well out of range. Poor timing from IV.
Ekwall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IV circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekwall slips under a jab from IV.
As IV backs off Ekwall throws a huge counter combo but IV manages to avoid it all.
Ekwall swings for the body but IV moves out of range.
It looked like IV wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekwall misses with a wild combination.
Ekwall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from IV.
Ekwall moves out of range as IV strikes.
Ekwall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from IV.
Ekwall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekwall looks to land a left hand but IV moved out of range nicely.
IV throws a jab when Ekwall was well out of range.#T3#
Ekwall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekwall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Ekwall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
IV scores with a jab. Ekwall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
IV throws a body punch but Ekwall moves out of range.
Ekwall throws out a powerful jab.
Ekwall misses with a wild body shot.
Ekwall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IV circles away quickly and effectively.
IV digs a good hook to Ekwall's body.
IV cracks Ekwall with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ekwall falls to his knees and IV doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV retains his super heavyweight title!
As Charlie IV got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just want to thank this organization for giving me my opportunity to win my first championship. I am going to cherish this moment for the rest of my life.'.
Wes Ekwall was interviewed post fight and said 'I will tell you. I have been hit harder by hooker's thighs. He has heart and is most likely using roids. No other way he can beat me. '.

Event: TK 3: Lemminkäinen
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
IV catches Golden Ticket with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Yuki Stat Golden Ticket has been cut.
Golden Ticket tries to clinch up but IV circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from IV! But no joy.
IV connects with a jab.
IV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golden Ticket. Golden Ticket circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Golden Ticket has closed the distance and engaged IV in a clinch. #BC2#
IV breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from IV.
Golden Ticket's hands are dropping dangerously low here and IV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golden Ticket scrambles back to his feet.
Golden Ticket with a poor takedown
and Golden Ticket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Yuki Stat Golden Ticket's cut is getting worse.
IV scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Golden Ticket closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Golden Ticket turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Golden Ticket looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
IV is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SU#
Golden Ticket stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Golden Ticket fails with the takedown
enabling IV to counter with a crisp jab.
IV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
IV scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from IV.
IV jabs Golden Ticket to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golden Ticket is breathing heavily.
Golden Ticket shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and IV counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Yuki Stat Golden Ticket's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Stat Golden Ticket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golden Ticket with a poor takedown
and IV counters with a straight right hand.
IV lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golden Ticket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV drops Golden Ticket with a naaaaasty hook - Golden Ticket is in real trouble here! IV dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV is the new super heavyweight champion!
Charlie IV looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to thank this organization for giving me my opportunity to win my first championship. I am going to cherish this moment for the rest of my life.'.

Event: TK 1: Väinämöinen
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
IV stuffs the takedown.
IV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toanesti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toanesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with IV but IV pushes him off and we're back to square one.
IV throws a hook but Toanesti blocks it.
Toanesti tries to counter with a takedown but IV is quick to defend against it.
Toanesti is trying hard to land a takedown here. IV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Toanesti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toanesti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IV.
Toanesti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from IV finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toanesti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV throws a looping overhand right but Toanesti ducks down to avoid it.
IV's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on IV's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
BOOM! IV lands a beautiful left hook that drops Toanesti. Toanesti tries to recover but IV is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Toanesti lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Chris Toanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: BWMMA-7: Remastered
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Toanesti just misses with a punch to the body.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toanesti swings away with a body shot that misses
letting IV counter with a right hand.
Toanesti moves away from the strike by IV.
IV throws an overhand right that lands on Toanesti's shoulder, as Toanesti tries to avoid the shot.
Toanesti throws a counter combo.
IV misses with a straight left. #KD#
IV catches Toanesti napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Toanesti to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toanesti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toanesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toanesti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
IV would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Toanesti wants to sweep here but IV controlling him for the moment. #T1#
IV definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toanesti controlling IV's posture.
Toanesti has a closed guard, preventing IV from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IV misses with a wild body shot.
Charlie IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD#
IV bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Toanesti! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Toanesti trying to control the position. #T2#
IV wants to stand but Toanesti is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
IV gets to his feet - Toanesti follows without any prompting. #KD#
IV bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Toanesti! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Toanesti is rocked!
IV has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Toanesti has a closed guard, preventing IV from standing up.
Toanesti is still in real trouble! Can IV finish him?#SU#
IV decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toanesti, up you get!
Toanesti seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Toanesti tenderised IV's leg. IV is trying to keep his angry face on.
IV fakes the body blow, causing Toanesti to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Toanesti goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness Fright Night 3
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Kable does it's job there.
Kable defending well as IV loads up on a big left hand.
Kable swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kable moves away from the strike by IV.
IV walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Kable tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
IV swings widly with a right hand
and Kable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from IV. Kable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kable throws a jab but it's blocked by IV.
IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Kable.
IV looks to throw the jab but Kable is out of range.
Kable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IV moves away.
Kable seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kable ducks under a wild hook from IV.
IV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kable slips a jab from IV.
Kable slips a straight right by IV.
IV misses with a lunging right hand
and Kable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV misses with a hook. Kable ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kable connects with a body shot that sends IV's belly button to the back.
Kable swings widly with a right hand
and IV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kable lands a lovely overhand right.
IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Kable. #KD#
Kable feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends IV sprawling to the canvas! IV rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kable finish him?! #ROC#IV is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kable lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens IV up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kable from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw IV's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demo Kable!
A very excited looking Demo Kable 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: Madness Insanity Vol 6
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Dudarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudarev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
IV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudarev has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Kirill Dudarev has been cut.
Dudarev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
Dudarev fails to land the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by IV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of IV.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV slaps away a takedown attempt from Dudarev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charlie IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Dudarev.
Dudarev shoots in for a takedown but IV shows good takedown defense.
Dudarev shoots in looking for a takedown but IV manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dudarev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Dudarev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
IV missing with a left hand there. Dudarev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IV cracks Dudarev with a hook to the temple - Dudarev is on wobbly legs here! IV swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dudarev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! IV wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol. 2
Date: Jan 27, 2021

Sigmund Cabrera really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 275.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Charlie IV was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Karakami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karakami goes for a double leg but IV avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as IV continues to drive forward.
Karakami is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karakami takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Karakami 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Ahmet Karakami has been cut.
Karakami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karakami walks into a stiff left hand from IV.#KD#
IV waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Karakami. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Karakami to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Karakami is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
IV stands up from Karakami's guard - IV perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD#
IV waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Karakami. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Karakami to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Karakami is still in real trouble! Can IV finish him?#SU#
IV stands and steps away. Karakami gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karakami seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
IV is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karakami takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karakami looks winded!
Karakami takes a body punch but keeps moving.
IV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
IV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
IV cracks Karakami with an uppercut from hell and Karakami crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of IV's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Karakami is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
IV stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karakami should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
IV throws a right and a left that Karakami avoids nicely.
IV scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karakami. #KD#
IV cracks Karakami with an uppercut from hell and Karakami crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of IV's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Karakami is still in real trouble! Can IV finish him?#SU#
IV stands and steps away. Karakami gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
IV cracks Karakami's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Karakami slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before IV can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie IV!
After the fight, Charlie IV was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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