Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bleak.
Bleak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bleak closes the distance and pushes Ahola back into the cage.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Ahola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right handed body shot lands from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bleak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bleak.
Bleak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bleak.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Bleak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Ahola.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Bleak gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bleak.
Ahola looks winded!
Bleak lands with a left to the head.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Bleak lands with a right to the head.
Bleak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A body shot lands from Bleak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Bleak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Bleak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bleak scores with a hook to the body.
Bleak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Bleak lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right from Bleak.
A shot in the inside from Bleak.
Bleak lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Bleak tries a body shot but Ahola blocks it.
Good body shot from Bleak.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Bleak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bleak.
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
Bleak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bleak lands a body punch.
Bleak lands a right hand.
Bleak is working Ahola over against the cage.
Bleak tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bleak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bleak misses with a body punch.
Bleak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow. #T3#
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bleak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Bleak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Bleak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bleak.
Nice body punch from Bleak.
Bleak scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bleak scores with a shoulder strike.
Bleak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Bleak. #ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Good body shot from Bleak.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleak finish him?
Ahola takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Bleak.
Bleak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Bleak works on Ahola's body with a couple of short punches.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Bleak.
Bleak lands a nice uppercut.
Bleak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bleak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bleak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bleak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Bleak lands a body punch.
Bleak pushes Ahola against the cage. Bleak is working some dirty boxing. Bleak pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahola goes down! Ahola tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bleak moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
MjÃ¶lnir tries to keep at a distance but Bleak has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MjÃ¶lnir.
A right handed body shot lands from MjÃ¶lnir.
MjÃ¶lnir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head.
Bleak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MjÃ¶lnir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MjÃ¶lnir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bleak 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.#TD2#
Bleak is trying to trip MjÃ¶lnir. He has hold of a leg but MjÃ¶lnir is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bleak persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MjÃ¶lnir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but MjÃ¶lnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MjÃ¶lnir wants to get back to his feet but Bleak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MjÃ¶lnir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
MjÃ¶lnir keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
MjÃ¶lnir keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a sloppy head kick and Bleak moves out of range easily.
Torsten MjÃ¶lnir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from MjÃ¶lnir.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bleak.
MjÃ¶lnir wants to get back to his feet but Bleak is dominant here and he's now got MjÃ¶lnir's back!#T2##SUB2#
Bleak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MjÃ¶lnir is defending well though. Bleak let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Bleak is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! MjÃ¶lnir is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Bleak!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Bleak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Salajudin Ii throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salajudin Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bleak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
Bleak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bleak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salajudin Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salajudin Ii defends it well.
Salajudin Ii thuds his right hand into Bleak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Bleak has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak takes a shot to the head.
Salajudin Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Salajudin Ii fails to land.
Bleak cracks Salajudin Ii with a nice body shot.
Salajudin Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Salajudin Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salajudin Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salajudin Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salajudin Ii gets underhooks to prevent Bleak's takedown attempt.
Salajudin Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bleak 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.#TD2#
Bleak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Salajudin Ii can't fight it off and eventually Bleak manages to take the fight to the floor. Salajudin Ii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salajudin Ii is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Salajudin Ii has control of Bleak's left arm, preventing Bleak from doing any damage.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Salajudin Ii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Bleak passes easily into half guard.
Salajudin Ii is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Salajudin Ii defends the submission attempt.
Salajudin Ii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Bleak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control but can't.
Salajudin Ii moves into full guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Bleak defends easily.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Bleak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salajudin Ii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salajudin Ii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salajudin Ii! #REVR#
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Salajudin Ii passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bleak!
Salajudin Ii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape.
Salajudin Ii is looking to work his way around to Bleak's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Salajudin Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bleak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salajudin Ii's guard.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salajudin Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Salajudin Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salajudin Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Bleak defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Salajudin Ii keeps moving. #T1#
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
Salajudin Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bleak is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salajudin Ii is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Salajudin Ii tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bleak presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bleak prevents Salajudin Ii from getting the reversal.#T2#
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Bleak is having none of it.
Salajudin Ii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Salajudin Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bleak prevents Salajudin Ii from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Bleak is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salajudin Ii can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Salajudin Ii is looking to improve his position but Bleak isn't that keen on the idea.
Bleak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Salajudin Ii tries to improve his position but instead Bleak has taken his back! #SUB2#
Bleak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salajudin Ii is defending well though. Bleak let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Bleak is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Salajudin Ii has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bleak has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii rolls, trying to escape but Bleak keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Bleak is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Salajudin Ii is really stuck here. #T4##SUB2#
Salajudin Ii preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bleak.
Bruno Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bleak has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bleak is hanging on to Salajudin Ii's back as he tries to escape.
Bleak is trying to stick to Salajudin Ii's back but Salajudin Ii is turning into Bleak. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bleak's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak is pulling down on Salajudin Ii's head. It's preventing any offense from Salajudin Ii, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bleak connects with the punch.
Bleak slips under a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii digs a good body shot into Bleak's ribs.
Bleak looks for a takedown but Salajudin Ii sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salajudin Ii throws out the jab.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak. #T1#
Salajudin Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Salajudin Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bleak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
Bleak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak slips under a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Salajudin Ii misses. #T2#
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salajudin Ii stuffs the takedown.
Salajudin Ii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak.
Bleak moves forwards but Salajudin Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bleak shoots in and drives through. Salajudin Ii sprawls well.
Super Salajudin Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bleak.
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!
Salajudin Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii throws a right hand that misses
letting Bleak counter with a right hand.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Salajudin Ii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bleak tests Salajudin Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Super Salajudin Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Bleak staying out of range there.
Bleak moves away from the strike by Salajudin Ii.
Bleak walks into a straight right hand from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii connects with a crisp jab.
Bleak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salajudin Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bleak.#T4#
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
Salajudin Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bleak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salajudin Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salajudin Ii scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Salajudin Ii.
Super Salajudin Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bleak walks into a straight right hand from Salajudin Ii.
Super Salajudin Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salajudin Ii blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Salajudin Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Bleak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Durnin misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Durnin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durnin misses with a hook to the body
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durnin misses with a hook. Bleak ducked under it nicely.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Durnin avoids it well and moves away.
Durnin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durnin throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
Bleak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durnin. Durnin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bleak has Durnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bleak can't get the takedown.
Durnin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Durnin is working Bleak over against the cage.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durnin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durnin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Bleak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Durnin is looking to get back to his feet here but Bleak is keeping cool and he's managed to take Durnin's back.#SUB#
Bleak working for a choke but Durnin is defending well. #SUB#
Bleak is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Durnin is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bleak checks a leg kick.
DJ tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bleak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DJ thinking.
Bleak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DJ throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DJ misses with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DJ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.#CL#
Bleak has closed the distance and engaged DJ in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bleak. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bleak.
DJ trying to stall but Bleak improves his position.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but DJ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DJ taking a breather.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but DJ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DJ stalling the fight.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bleak is controlling him.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak blocking some punches.
DJ gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bleak.
A frustrated look appears on DJ's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
DJ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bleak avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
DJ throws a right hand that Bleak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleak also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from DJ #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DJ is looking to escape.
Bleak not doing much here.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but DJ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but DJ is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage. #SUB2#
DJ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DJ scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bleak manages to mount him! #T3#
Bleak prevents DJ from getting the reversal.
DJ is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
DJ tries to improve his position but Bleak has taken his back! Bleak has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will DJ tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bleak pushes DJ away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Bleak!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Bleak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Durnin throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
A slow jab from Durnin misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Durnin.
Bleak connects with a crisp jab.
Durnin throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Durnin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Bleak.
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Durnin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bleak.
Naoise Durnin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Durnin misses with a body kick.
Durnin throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Durnin is retaining full guard.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Durnin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bleak is controlling him. #SUB#
Bleak drops back looking for a leg! Durnin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durnin manages to kick Bleak off! Bleak jumps back into Durnin's guard.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durnin's guard. #T2#
Bleak not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bleak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Durnin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Bleak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 47
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Cross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Cross sends Bleak crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cross is motioning to the referee to let Bleak up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice shot lands for Cross.#ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross is stalking Bleak. Bleak circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cross, and it's lights out! Bleak really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bleak connects with a looping right hand.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Rize connects with the punch.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bleak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Rize is looking to score with low kicks.
Bleak tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Rize misses the target.#T1#
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize.
Rize was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rize counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bleak 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.
Bleak tries to clinch there but Rize circles away.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rize throws a solid leg kick but Bleak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rize.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak. #T2#
Bleak avoids the body shot from Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Rize throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Rize pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bleak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Bleak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rize is trying to defend but Bleak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rize kicks Bleak off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Bleak misses with a hook. Rize ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rize.
Bleak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rize sprawls well. Rize wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bleak.
Zack Rize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bleak.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Rize with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rize missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
Bleak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bleak blocks a leg kick.
Rize fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rize scores with a hook to the body. Bleak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rize's corner calls for a 1-2. Rize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Bleak tries to clinch but Rize moves out of range.
Rize looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak throws a counter combo.
Bleak shoots for a double leg takedown but Rize sprawls well. He's pushed Bleak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rize misses its target.
Rize throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize throws out a powerful jab.
Rize misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bleak is keen to just control but Rize is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Rize defends the submission attempt.
Rize is controlling Bleak's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but Rize is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
Bleak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rize gets back to full guard.
Bleak passes Rize's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rize trying to control here. #SUB2#
Bleak is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rize as he works his way to full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rize dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Rize stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rize looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Rize pushes his legs off easily.
Rize controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rize misses with an uppercut
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Rize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bleak can do to turn this around?
Bleak tries to clinch up but Rize circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rize takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rize but Rize pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rize swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bleak shoots in for a double leg but Rize sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bleak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bleak throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem.
Rize looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize thows a body kick. Bleak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rize attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleak.
Rize appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zack Rize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Bleak.#T1#
Bleak takes one to the chin there.
Bleak with a poor takedown
and Rize counters with a left to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bleak checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Rize.
Bleak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rize defends well and Bleak ends up having to push Rize into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rize appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bleak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bleak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rize.
Bruno Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rize misses with a low kick as Bleak jumps back.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Bleak lands with a hook. Rize tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rize keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bleak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Rize defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Rize misses with a low kick as Bleak jumps back.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rize feints and then cracks Bleak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bleak down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
No luck for Rize with that takedown attempt.
Bleak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rize.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Bleak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Rize scores with a hook to the body. Bleak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bleak tries to clinch up.
Rize tried to counter with a leg kick but Bleak avoided it.
Rize throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bleak tries to clinch up
and Rize counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rize.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rize has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
A relieved looking Zack Rize 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: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from DJ.
DJ looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bleak avoids the body shot from DJ.
DJ throws a head kick that misses.
DJ misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
DJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DJ throws a head kick that misses.
DJ fakes the leg kick and cracks Bleak in the body.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bleak shoots in and bounces DJ off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
DJ is looking to stand up but Bleak isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but DJ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DJ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
DJ wants to get back to his feet but Bleak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bleak is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Bleak moves out of range easily.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but DJ is quick to defend against it.
Bleak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DJ at a distance.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bleak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DJ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Bleak shoots in and bounces DJ off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bleak prevents DJ from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bleak drops back, looking for a kneebar! DJ looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DJ looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DJ! #REVB##SU2#
DJ decides to stand back up. #T3#
Bleak tries for a takedown but DJ circles away easily
and DJ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DJ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bleak backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.
DJ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bleak will feel that in the morning.
DJ feints a jab promting Bleak to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bleak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A lazy left from Bleak finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DJ wants to clinch but Bleak slips to the side
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DJ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DJ scores with a push kick.
DJ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DJ throws a combination that misses
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
DJ falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bleak counters with a shoot takedown. DJ fights it but they end up in guard.
DJ wants to stand up but Bleak is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Bleak's cut.
That's time! Bleak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bleak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deontay DJ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bleak slips under a jab from DJ.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a single leg into guard. DJ didn't expect that.
Bruno Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DJ is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bleak's guard.#T1##SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but DJ pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
DJ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DJ has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
DJ tries to stand but Bleak is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DJ is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DJ wanted to stand there but Bleak had control of the position.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing DJ from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DJ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DJ walks into a straight right hand from Bleak.
DJ lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Bleak drops DJ with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bleak 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 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Cross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cross prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bleak prevents Cross from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bleak - that landed with a thud.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bleak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cross won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross manages to get back to half guard.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Bleak is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now.
Cross is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bleak is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cross is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cross throws a leg kick but Bleak checks it.
Cross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Bleak there.#T3#
Bleak doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Bleak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bleak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bleak scrambles back to his feet.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross misses the jab.
Bleak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Bleak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bleak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bleak has Cross in his guard.#REVB#
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bleak has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cross should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bleak has tightened it up now! Cross should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
A relieved looking Bruno Bleak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.

Event: Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Olaf Frost has been cut.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Frost throws a one two combo.
Bleak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost. #CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Bleak is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bleak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Bleak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.#T1#
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost wants to clinch#TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that.
Frost is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Bleak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frost has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bleak but great work by Frost.
Bleak tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Frost easily slips into full mount!
Frost controlling from mount.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Frost get's back to his feet.
Frost tries to clinch but Bleak moves away #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control.
Bleak moves into full mount!
Frost squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Bleak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Frost has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frost squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frost tries to hold on but Bleak pushes him away.
Bleak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bleak takes Frost's back.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Bleak is in full control for now. #SUB#
Frost defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bleak's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Frost fending off the submission attempt from Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Frost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Frost darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frost tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bleak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Frost makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Frost drives through and clinches with Bleak against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Bleak is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost is looking to control Bleak's arms but Bleak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frost has his back to the cage.
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleak lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Bleak improves position.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Bleak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Frost is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olaf Frost.
Bleak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bleak takes one on the button.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Bleak pushes him off.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
Frost tries to clinch #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak prevents Frost from getting back to his feet.
Frost is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost is looking to stand up but Bleak isn't so interested in that idea.
Frost keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Bleak looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Frost is looking to stand up but Bleak won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Frost tries to stand but Bleak is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Frost gets to his feet. Bleak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruno Bleak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olaf Frost's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Bleak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bleak is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bleak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frost scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bleak manages to mount him! #T1##SUB#
Bleak working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Frost tries to buck Bleak off so he can stand up but Bleak has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Frost falls backwards, slamming Bleak to the mat but Bleak holds on tight! Frost is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Olaf Frost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back better'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Parson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bleak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bleak works his way into full mount!
Parson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bleak pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Parson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parson tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Parson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bleak escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bleak!#SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura but Parson is defending well. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura but Parson is defending well.
Parson is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Parson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bleak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parson manages to get back to half guard.
Bleak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Parson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bleak pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but Parson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bleak is trying to control. Parson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Parson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bleak seems content to control.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parson keeps working. #SUB#
Bleak moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Parson.
Parson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bleak presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Bleak jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Parson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Parson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bleak off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bleak is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Parson gets his way!
Bleak breaks Parson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Bleak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Parson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Bleak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Mathew Parson has been cut.
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Parson does it's job there.
Parson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
Parson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak clobbers Parson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mathew Parson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parson throws a right hand that misses
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Bleak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parson sprawls well initially but Bleak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bleak wants to take a breather but Parson is having none of it.
Bleak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Parson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Parson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bleak pulls his head out easily.
Bleak passes to side control.
Parson tries to buck Bleak off but Bleak is having none of it.
Parson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bleak off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Parson has got his arm under Bleak's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bleak has spun round into Parson's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
Bleak drops back looking for a leg! Parson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parson manages to kick Bleak off! Bleak jumps back into Parson's guard. #T2##SUB#
Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak stands and throws Parson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Parson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bleak's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bleak! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Parson has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
Our winner, Bruno Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1#
Laskolnyk throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bleak is controlling the pace.
Laskolnyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bleak maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Laskolnyk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bleak has cracked it and Laskolnyk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Bleak!
Our winner, Bruno Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Bleak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.
Scott throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Bleak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scott!
A lazy left from Bleak finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#KD#
Scott drops his shoulder and cracks Bleak with a huge uppercut! Bleak goes down! Can Scott finish him? #ROC#Bleak is rocked!
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bleak is still in real trouble! Can Scott finish him?#SUB2#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Bleak seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.#SUB2#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak looking to control. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.#SUB2#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak trying to control the position.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bleak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bleak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Scott stacks Bleak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Scott!
Bleak is being controlled here. #SUB#
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
Scott working away.
A lull in the action here as Scott stalls from top position.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working. #T3#
Bleak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak wants to control but Scott postures up.
Bleak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scott's best efforts.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bleak!
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bleak tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott moves to back control.
Bleak tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Scott is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bleak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Bleak rolls, trying to escape but Scott keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Scott sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bleak taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott 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: Bellicose XXXI
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Bleak blocks a jab.
Lunak lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lunak.
As Lunak backs off Bleak throws a huge counter combo but Lunak manages to avoid it all.
Lunak connects with a jab.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Lunak throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
Lunak swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak misses with a few strikes there.
Bleak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bleak 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.
Good leg kick by Bleak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak walks straight into a right hand from Lunak - that's dropped him! Lunak jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bleak from any more punishment! Bleak complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Libor Lunak!

Event: Bellicose XVIII
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreischer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer digs a good hook to Bleak's body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
Kreischer misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kreischer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kreischer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Kreischer is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak wants to take a breather but Kreischer is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bleak prevents Kreischer from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kreischer gets back to full guard.
Kreischer is adopting a defensive guard.
Bleak trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range. #T3#
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Kreischer trying to land knees to the body.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bleak looks winded!
Kreischer scores with a shot to the side of Bleak's head.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Bleak is blocking nicely.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.
A body shot lands from Kreischer. #T4#
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Bleak won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer presses Bleak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Bleak is blocking nicely.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head.
Kreischer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kreischer digs a right hand into Bleak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bleak's gas tank.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bleak's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside. #ROC#Bleak is rocked!
Kreischer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bleak to his knees! Kreischer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
An out of breath Herbert Kreischer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 134
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abashidze.
Abashidze jabs at Bleak's body.
Abashidze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Abashidze manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Abashidze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bleak was covering up waiting for the punch and Abashidze finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abashidze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abashidze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Abashidze pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bleak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abashidze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Abashidze pushes his legs off easily.
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze is in close to Bleak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abashidze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Abashidze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abashidze works his way back into a safe position though.
Abashidze trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #T2#
Abashidze landing with the ground and pound.
Abashidze chips away with some ground and pound.
Abashidze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abashidze trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abashidze defends well.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abashidze defends it easily.#SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Abashidze defends it easily.
Abashidze connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abashidze landing some decent shots from guard.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Abashidze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bleak is looking to regain half guard here but Abashidze keeps moving and retains side control.
Abashidze working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abashidze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bleak sneaks back into half guard.
Abashidze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Bleak taking some punishment here, with Abashidze in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bleak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abashidze loads up on a big left hand. Bleak felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Abashidze looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bleak can't hide his disappointment, as Abashidze celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze!

Event: ENIGMA 127
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Bleak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bleak down.
Bleak checks a low kick from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bleak slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
A good leg kick by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bleak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Batirovenkekikala can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but Batirovenkekikala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak uses his free foot to push down on Batirovenkekikala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala's coaches at Torcida MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Batirovenkekikala wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Bleak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bleak misses with a head shot.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bleak misses with a head shot.
Bleak throwing strikes here but Batirovenkekikala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Batirovenkekikala really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Batirovenkekikala blocking the ground and pound.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Batirovenkekikala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bleak looking to ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Bleak throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Batirovenkekikala because Bleak loaded up on that one.
Bleak unloads with some shots from mount but Batirovenkekikala bucks and avoids them well. #SUB2#
Bleak goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Batirovenkekikala is on top in guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batirovenkekikala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batirovenkekikala defends it easily.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand up but Bleak won't let him. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batirovenkekikala defends well.#SUB2#
Batirovenkekikala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak has a closed guard, preventing Batirovenkekikala from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batirovenkekikala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batirovenkekikala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Batirovenkekikala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batirovenkekikala has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batirovenkekikala is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batirovenkekikala controls the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batirovenkekikala tries to stand but Bleak is controlling from the bottom.
Batirovenkekikala tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard.
Batirovenkekikala wanted to stand there but Bleak had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Batirovenkekikala avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Batirovenkekikala tries to pass.
Batirovenkekikala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batirovenkekikala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batirovenkekikala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Bleak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Batirovenkekikala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the body.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Batirovenkekikala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bleak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batirovenkekikala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala digs a good hook to Bleak's body.
Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.#T1#
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Batirovenkekikala with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target.
Bleak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a loose jab but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batirovenkekikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bleak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Batirovenkekikala! #T2#
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!
Batirovenkekikala pushes Bleak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bleak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Batirovenkekikala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bleak.
My spies in Outlaw MMA inform me that Bleak has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bleak lands some shots froms side control.
Batirovenkekikala regains half guard, as Bleak was trying to land strikes.
Batirovenkekikala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bleak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batirovenkekikala is just riding it out for now. Bleak eventually gives up the hold.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Batirovenkekikala is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Batirovenkekikala wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
Bleak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bleak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Bleak is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Batirovenkekikala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Batirovenkekikala shrugs it off.
Batirovenkekikala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Batirovenkekikala is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak looking to finish with strikes here!
Bleak punching from mount but Batirovenkekikala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batirovenkekikala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bleak is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Bleak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Batirovenkekikala throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Batirovenkekikala throws a sloppy body shot
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a decent looking hook.
Batirovenkekikala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bleak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands.#T1#
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bleak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
Bleak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batirovenkekikala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Bleak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bleak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick but Bleak checks it.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Bleak moves forwards but Batirovenkekikala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batirovenkekikala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Batirovenkekikala misses its intended target.
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bleak checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bleak is able to avoid easily.
Bleak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
and Bleak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bleak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batirovenkekikala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batirovenkekikala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bleak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala defends it well.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruno Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bleak misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Batirovenkekikala misses with a right hand
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bleak slips under a jab.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Batirovenkekikala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a wild body shot.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab.
Bleak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Batirovenkekikala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bleak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 120
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Kogos shoots in and gets a takedown into Bleak's guard.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Kogos scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kogos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kogos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kogos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kogos looking to sit in guard and control but Bleak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kogos wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kogos working for a triangle but Bleak defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak passes Kogos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg.
Bleak is pressing down on Kogos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kogos is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bleak jumps into side control!#T1##SUB#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kogos is trying to improve his position.
Kogos regains half guard, as Bleak was trying to land strikes.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but Kogos defending well.
Kogos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kogos can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kogos tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Bleak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kogos is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak thows a huge punch but Kogos dodges it nicely.
Kogos gets full guard.
Bleak advances position into side control!
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kogos keeps trying to improve his position.
Kogos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kogos down.
Kogos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bleak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Bleak is trying to get an arm triangle but Kogos is defending well.
Kogos is looking to reverse the position.
Bleak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kogos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kogos is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Bleak is working for a kimura but Kogos is defending it quite comfortably.
Bleak throwing shots but Kogos is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kogos defends it well.
Kogos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak passes Kogos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bleak is working for a kimura but Kogos is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kogos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Bleak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kogos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kogos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kogos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bleak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
Kogos swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Kogos lands a two punch combo.
Kogos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak staying out of range there.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kogos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kogos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogos.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kogos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogos.
Kogos connects with a body shot.
Kogos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bleaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Kogos.
Paulo Kogos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bleak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kogos misses with a double jab.
Kogos misses with a combination
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kogos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogos tries to pass to full mount but Bleak defends it. #SUB#
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kogos pulls his head out easily.
Kogos is pressing down on Bleak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bleak is holding on for now.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Kogos has control of the leg.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak won't allow Kogos to pass to mount. #T3#
Kogos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kogos trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away.
Bruno Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kogos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Bleak is defending well.
Bleak has hold of Kogos's hands but Kogos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kogos is keen to just control but Bleak is a slippery customer.
Kogos lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Kogos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kogos pulls his head out easily.
Kogos is looking to pass Bleak's guard but actually Bleak recovers to full guard.
Kogos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kogos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Kogos trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kogos escapes and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bleak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kogos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak is refusing to be controlled, as Kogos sits in half guard.
Bleak taking some punishment here, with Kogos in his half guard.
Kogos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kogos is trying to control the action in half guard but Bleak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kogos.
Kogos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogos. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bleak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kogos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kogos throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bleak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos works Bleak's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Kogos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bleak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kogos pushes down on Bleak's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kogos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Bleak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bleak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kogos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleak is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kogos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Bleak is looking to regain half guard here but Kogos keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak is not content to let Kogos control the position.
Kogos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kogos working the body and head with strikes.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kogos scoring with punches from side control.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
Kogos trying to control the position but Bleak is working away.
Kogos scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bleak is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kogos can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: ENIGMA 108
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Bleak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schultz clobbers Bleak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bleak 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.
Hans Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Schultz forces Bleak back against the cage and clinches.
Bleak misses with some punches.
Schultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
I was talking to Schultz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bleak tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Bleak back against the cage.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Schultz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.
Schultz working aggressively here.
Schultz lands an elbow that stopped Bleak in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bleak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bleak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bleak blocks an elbow strike from Schultz.
Schultz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Schultz lands a right hand.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Bleak.
A short left from Schultz. #TD2#
Bleak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schultz uses from the top position.
Schultz is looking to stand up but Bleak won't let him. #SUB2#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Schultz gets to his feet. Bleak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bleak slips under a jab.
Bleak throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Hans Schultz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bleak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schultz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Schultz cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a body shot
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz tries to clinch there but Bleak circles away.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Schultz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by Schultz.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schultz lands with a hook. Bleak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Schultz. #T3#
Schultz cracks a nice hook into Bleak's ribs.
Schultz moves in looking to clinch but Bleak pushes him off.
Bleak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schultz scores with a body shot.
Schultz misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bleak throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Schultz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schultz throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schultz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Schultz pushes Bleak away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bleak gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Schultz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bleak is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Bleak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Schultz tries to escape but Bleak is in control. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz tries to escape but Bleak is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Schultz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Bleak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Schultz throws out a loose jab but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Schultz connects with a right hand. Bleak shakes it off.
Hans Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bleak takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Schultz clinches with his opponent.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head.
Bleak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bleak misses with some punches.
Bleak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz lands a nice elbow.
Bleak misses with the head strike.
Hans Schultz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Bleak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Schultz drops Bleak onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bleak is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Bleak is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
Bleak is still on wobbly legs! Can Schultz finish him?#T1#
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schultz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bleak! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Schultz is unloading with more strikes now! Bleak drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Schultz!
Hans Schultz retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Hans Schultz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 100
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Thorsby misses the jab.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak slips a straight right by Thorsby.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorsby misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Thorsby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thorsby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bleak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorsby to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorsby is looking to score with low kicks.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Thorsby throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Bleak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorsby.
Bleak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bleak moves out of range as Thorsby strikes.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body.
Bleak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorsby lands a really nice looking cross but Bleak seems unphased. #T2#
Thorsby with a jab.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Bleak counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorsby toppling to the canvas! Thorsby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bleak finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsby throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bleak blocks the low kick.
Thorsby misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body. Bleak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorsby misses with a low kick.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorsby throws a chopping leg kick but Bleak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorsby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a double jab #KD#
and Bleak counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorsby toppling to the canvas! Thorsby scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bleak finish him?!#ROC#Thorsby is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
It looked like Bleak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorsby.
A shot to the body from Thorsby misses
and Bleak counters with a big left hand that crumples Thorsby! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 89
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Bleak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Don Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Bleak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Cortez misses. #T1#
Cortez throws a right and a left that Bleak avoids nicely.
Cortez jabs Bleak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Bleak is out of range.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Bleak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Cortez throws a right hand that Bleak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleak also avoids with ease.
Bleak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez moves into full guard.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak stops Cortez from standing up.
Bleak passes Cortez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Cortez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bleak misses its target.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bleak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Bleak moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
It looked like Bleak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cortez.
Bleak staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Bleak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bleak counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Don Cortez has been cut.#T1#
Cortez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez misses with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortez with a hook.
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bleak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target. #T2#
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Cortez misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez sizes up Bleak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Cortez throws a lazy right hand but Bleak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
letting Bleak counter with a right hand.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Bleak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Cortez.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Bleak counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cortez! Bleak lets Cortez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cortez is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Don Cortez's cut even more.
Don Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez works over Bleak's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez tries to bum rush Bleak with a series of wild strikes but Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Cortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bleak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleak.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Bleak counters with a nice right hand that sends Cortez toppling to the canvas! Cortez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bleak finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruno Bleak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bleak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortez works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortez misses with a hook #KD#
and Bleak counters with a nice right hand that sends Cortez toppling to the canvas! Cortez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bleak finish him?!
Cortez stuns Bleak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bleak eats them both and turns towards Cortez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Nice shot by Cortez.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Don Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.#T2#
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Cortez is defending the position. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bleak has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cortez defend it? Bleak steps over the head and cranks it - Cortez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Bleak!
An out of breath Bruno Bleak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 142: The Final Showdown
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##TD#
Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boomer is keeping the position for now.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak 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.
Boomer looking to control. #SUB#
Bleak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bleak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Boomer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Bleak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bleak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but Boomer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Bleak is working for a kimura but Boomer is defending it quite comfortably.
Bleak passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Bleak working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Boomer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bleak! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak retains his super heavyweight title!
Bruno Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Biden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Bleak slips the punch.
Bleak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Biden misses the target.
Biden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleak.
Biden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Biden.
Hunter Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden misses with an uppercut.
Bleak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biden at a distance.
Bleak throws the left hand but Biden avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Biden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bleak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Hunter Biden has been cut.
Biden throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Biden blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biden lands with a straight right. Bleak didn't see that one coming.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Biden clinches up against the cage.
Biden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biden blocking some punches.
Biden lands a left hand.
Bleak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Biden is breathing heavily.
Bleak is working Biden over against the cage.
Bleak scores with a hook to the body.
Bleak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Bleak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biden backwards.
Bleak misses with some punches. #TD2#
Bleak decides to pull guard.
Biden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bleak is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biden defends well.#SUB2#
Biden has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bleak to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Biden is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bleak pulls down on the head and he's put Biden to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bruno Bleak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 129: Low VS Larson
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Dolton tries to clinch up.
Bleak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dolton.#TD2#
Dolton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dolton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bleak is defending well.
Dolton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bleak down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
My spies in Genetic Freaks inform me that Dolton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dolton working the ground and pound.
Bleak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bleak makes his way to full guard, as Dolton worked for a kimura.
Dolton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dolton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Dolton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dolton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dolton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak looking for a guillotine here but Dolton defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dolton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bleak has momentary wrist control but Dolton slips an elbow through the middle.
Dolton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dolton scoring with some ground and pound.
Dolton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Dolton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dolton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dolton has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak has momentary wrist control but Dolton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dolton defends it easily.
Dolton postures up and lands a big shot to Bleak's brow. #T4#
Dolton wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Dolton lands a couple of digs.
Dolton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Dolton tries to pass.
Dolton preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dolton scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Dolton pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Dolton 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#
Bleak misses with a hook #TD2#
and Dolton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bleak's guard.#SUB#
Dolton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bleak has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dolton is looking to defend but Bleak has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dolton! Bleak pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dolton taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Bleak!
After winning the bout, Bruno Bleak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'.

Event: SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Bleak.
Robeksson moves forwards but Bleak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bleak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robeksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Bleak.
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Robeksson is out of range.
Robeksson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bleak missing with a left hand there. Robeksson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Bleak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robeksson doesn't seem phased though.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robeksson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robeksson feints the counter takedown.
Bleak lands with a nice combination. Robeksson backs away looking to recover.
Bleak scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robeksson's head.
Bleak jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Robeksson ducks under a wild hook from Bleak.
And Robeksson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bleak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robeksson ducks right into an uppercut from Bleak.
Robeksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Bleak misses. #CL#
Bleak clinches up against the ropes.
Robeksson is trying to drag Bleak to the mat but Bleak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Robeksson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robeksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Bleak.
Bleak gets underhooks to prevent Robeksson's takedown attempt.
Bruno Bleak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robek Robeksson.
Bleak lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bleak.
Bleak is leaning against Robeksson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robeksson looks winded!#KD#
Bleak drops Robeksson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Robeksson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Robeksson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Robek Robeksson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Robeksson with a big uppercut! Robeksson tries to clinch up but Bleak pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Robeksson to the mat! Robeksson covers up and Bleak unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BKFC - TEST FIGHTS
Date: May 11, 2021

#R1#
Bleak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Webbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Webb throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Bleak slips a straight right by Webb.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Webb misses the jab.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Webb.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bleak has knocked Webb down with a huge combo! Bleak steps away and waves a wobbly Webb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Webb is rocked!
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Webb.
Oh Webb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webb looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Bleak lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Webb misses.
Webb throws a lazy right hand but Bleak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Webb.
Webb seems to have got his legs back now.
Webb takes a swing at Bleak's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Bleak misses.
Webb throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Bleak cracks Webb with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Webb looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bleak finish him?
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Webb.
A countering left hand to the body from Bleak misses.
Webb wants to slow Bleak down by chopping away at his legs.
Webb misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Webb misses.
Webb throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.
Bleak misses with a hook. Webb ducked under it nicely.
Webb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Webb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Webb.
Bleak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Webb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bleak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Webb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleak.
Bleak slips a straight right by Webb.#KD2#
Bleak cracks Webb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bleak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Webb to stand back up!
Webb throws a shot from downtown. Bleak moves away and avoids it.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bleak knocks Webb out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Bleak!
Bruno Bleak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BKFC 1 - The Beginning
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Bleak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robeksson.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bleak lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Bleak.
Bleak scores with a jab to the body.
Robeksson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bleak finds it's way round the side to connect with Robeksson's head.
Robeksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bleak defends it nicely.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Robeksson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bleak to the mat! Bleak manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robeksson stands and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
Bleak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robeksson controls the position.
Robeksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robeksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bleak wants to improve his position but Robeksson is controlling well. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.#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.#SUB2#
Robeksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bleak is not content to let Robeksson control the position.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard but Robeksson has mounted him!
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robeksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robeksson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bleak is in real trouble.
Bleak staying busy and making it hard for Robeksson to control. #T3##SUB2#
Bleak fending off the submission attempt from Robeksson. #SUB2#
Robeksson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bleak is in real trouble here. Robeksson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bleak is tapping out! Robeksson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robek Robeksson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Low tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bleak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Bleak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Bleak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.
Low is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak stands and throws Low's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bleak gets to mount! Low was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bleak trying to control but Low is having none of it.
Bleak prevents Low from getting the reversal.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bleak punching from mount but Low doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak looking to control but Low is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak controlling the pace for now.
Low wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bleak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bleak looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Bleak trying to control but Low is having none of it.
Bleak looking to ground and pound but Low is blocking nicely.
Bleak unloads with some shots from mount but Low bucks and avoids them well. #SU#
Bleak stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Low fails with a takedown attempt.
Low misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Low fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bleak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Low wants to get back to his feet but Bleak passes into half guard. #REVB#
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.
Bleak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Low really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bleak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Bleak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Low misses with a body kick.
Low fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Low has a takedown stuffed.
Low tries to clinch but Bleak is having none of it.
Low tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Bleak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Low did well to prevent Bleak getting side control.
Bleak wants to take a breather but Low is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bleak punching from mount but Low doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Low wants to control but Bleak is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bleak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Bleak working for a guillotine from mount but Low is in no mood to give up. #SU#
Bleak gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Low tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bleak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Low wants to get back to his feet but Bleak passes into half guard. #T2##REVB#
Bleak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Low is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bleak has control of Low's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Low regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bleak has taken his back. #SUB#
Bleak working for a choke but Low is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Low tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Bleak has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Low is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Bleak!
Our winner, Bruno Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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