Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kogos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kogos misses the target.
Payton leaves Kogos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Kogos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Payton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Payton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Payton.
Kogos can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
We've been informed that Payton 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.
Payton stalls. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kogos.
Kogos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kogos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kogos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kogos stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Kogos missing with knees to the body.
Kogos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kogos fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Kogos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kogos lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kogos controls the action. #TD#
Kogos has clasped his hands together around Payton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Payton defending against the ground and pound.
Payton is not content to let Kogos control the position.
Payton is looking for a sweep.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kogos 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.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kogos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payton keeps working.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kogos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Kogos throws a strike aimed at the side of Payton's head but Payton avoids it well.
Payton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kogos.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard.
Kogos working away.
Kogos working the body and head with strikes.
Payton tries to improve position but can't.
Kogos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payton some visible discomfort.
Kogos cracks Payton with a big elbow.
Payton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Walter Payton's cut even more.
Payton lands with a straight right. Kogos didn't see that one coming.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.#KD2#
Payton cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kogos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him? #ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kogos head around and knocks him out cold! Payton hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
Emu misses with a double jab.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kogos scores with a jab to the head.
Emu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emu thuds his right hand into Kogos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emu connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos lands an overhand right.
Emu thuds his right hand into Kogos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kogos scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Kogos as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Emu jabs at Kogos's body.
Kogos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Emu is looking to slow Kogos down with leg kicks.
Emu connects with a solid leg kick.
Kogos works over Emu's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Kogos leaves Emu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emu scores with a shot to the body.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Emu throws a leg kick
and Kogos counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kogos works Emu's body with a nice hook.
Emu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogos is looking to counter the offense by Emu and move into the clinch.
Kogos misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogos. Emu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kogos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kogos throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Emu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kogos won't be happy with that.
Kogos is trying to improve his position.
Kogos is working hard here to advance position.
Emu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Kogos is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Emu.
Kogos is looking to regain half guard here but Emu keeps moving and retains side control.
Emu trying to control the position but Kogos is working away.
Kogos tries to buck Emu off but Emu is having none of it.
Emu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kogos is avoiding damage well.
Emu trying to control the position but Kogos is working away.
Kogos seems a little lost for a moment, as Emu dominates the positioning.
Emu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kogos gets back to half guard.#T4#
Kogos wants to sweep but Emu has passed to side control!
Emu throws a strike aimed at the side of Kogos's head but Kogos avoids it well.
Kogos tries to improve position but can't.
Emu trying to control the action but Kogos is working from the bottom.
Emu working the ground and pound but Kogos is defending the strikes.
Kogos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emu's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Emu.
Emu 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.
Kogos is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Emu with a nice cross.#TD2#
Emu gets the takedown into side control.
Limu Emu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emu grinds an elbow into Kogos's temple.
A lull in the action here as Emu stalls from top position.
Kogos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Emu is controlling Kogos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kogos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Kogos working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Emu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kogos is working away from the top position though.
Emu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kogos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Emu working for a triangle but Kogos defends it easily. #SUB2#
Emu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Emu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kogos is aware though and is defending well.
Kogos is in close to Emu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kogos with a nice head shot there.
Kogos with a nice head shot there.
Kogos is fighting to break Emu's control of his arms but Emu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kogos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kogos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Emu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Kogos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emu controls Kogos momentarily but Kogos frees himself.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kogos scoring with some ground and pound.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Emu keeps moving.
Emu trying to keep a closed guard but Kogos is proving a slippery customer.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Kogos is working Emu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emu looking for a sweep. Not yet Emu, not yet.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kogos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Emu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kogos defends well.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Emu is rocked!
Emu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Emu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kogos regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Emu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emu won't allow Kogos to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Emu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Emu misses the shot to the body.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emu.
Emu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kogos rather than just go for the knockout.
Kogos lands a jab-cross combination.
Emu throws a low kick, looking for Kogos's leg but Kogos calmly moves out of range.
Kogos walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Emu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kogos swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Emu's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 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: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Kogos shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker takes a swing at Kogos's ribcage but misses.
Tucker throws a hook but Kogos avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a jab when Kogos was well out of range.
Tucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Kogos uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tucker.
Kogos throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kogos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Kogos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away.
Kogos fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Tucker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Kogos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Kogos.
Tucker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kogos drops his hands momentarily and Tucker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Kogos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kogos tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Kogos's front leg but catches the back leg as Kogos tries to avoid it.
Kogos blocks a jab.
Kogos takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Tucker misses with a left hand
and Kogos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tucker.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Kogos tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Kogos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker fakes the body blow, causing Kogos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kogos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kogos has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Kebab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kebab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kebab lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kogos doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab loads up on a big right hand but Kogos slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kogos misses the target.
Kebab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kogos counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kogos.
Kebab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kogos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kebab on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Rulla Kebab has been cut.#TD#
Kogos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kebab's guard.#T2#
Kebab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kebab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kebab is controlling Kogos's posture.
Kebab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kogos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kebab controlling the position.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kebab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kogos throwing strikes from guard but Kebab blocks nicely.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Kogos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kebab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kebab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Kogos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kebab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kebab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kebab is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kogos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kogos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kebab is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kebab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos throws a big elbow that misses.
Kogos 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.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kogos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kebab working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kebab misses with a hook
and Kogos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rulla Kebab's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kebab counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Kogos closes the distance and pushes Kebab back into the cage.
Kogos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kogos throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kebab.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kogos.
Kogos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab trying to stall but Kogos improves his position.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kebab taking a breather.
Kebab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kogos pushes Kebab back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1##TD#
Kogos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kebab is trying to keep an underhook but Kogos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kogos thows a huge punch but Kebab dodges it nicely.
Kogos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kebab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kogos.
Kogos slips a nice elbow through Kebab's hands, connecting with Kebab's forehead.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kebab defending well though.
Kogos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kebab is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kogos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kogos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Kogos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kebab felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kebab is looking to control Kogos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kebab avoid being mounted?
Kogos thows a huge punch but Kebab dodges it nicely.
Kebab avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kogos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kebab to regain full guard.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos working some strikes from top position.
Kebab keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kogos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kogos works over Kebab with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kebab has wrist control.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kebab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos looking to pass the guard.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Kebab keeps moving.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kebab works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kebab preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kogos postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kogos connects with a couple of short punches.
Kogos postures up in Kebab's guard and throws a big left but Kebab blocks it. #T4#
Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kebab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kebab utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos looking to pass the guard.
Kebab controls Kogos momentarily but Kogos frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kogos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kebab pinned against the cage. Kebab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Kebab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rulla Kebab'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kebab swats away the attempt to clinch by Kogos.
Kebab doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kogos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kebab throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kogos is defended easily by Kebab.
Kebab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos misses with a hook
and Kebab counters with a nice leg kick.
Kogos misses with a takedown attempt
and Kebab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Kogos misses.
Kebab throws out a counter right but Kogos avoids it with no problem.
Kogos cracks a nice hook into Kebab's ribs.
Kogos looks to clinch
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kebab swings for the body but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos tries for a takedown but Kebab circles away easily
letting Kebab counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Kogos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kogos slips under a jab from Kebab.#T3#
Kebab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kogos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kogos drives through and clinches with Kebab against the cage.
Kebab lands a nice uppercut.
Kogos lands a right hand.
Kebab looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Kebab working aggressively here. #TD#
Kogos wants the takedown. Kebab is fighting it off but Kogos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kebab's guard against the cage.
Kebab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kebab has his hands on Kogos's head, controlling the position.
Kogos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kebab controlling Kogos's posture.
Kebab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Rulla Kebab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Kogos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kebab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rulla Kebab.
I think Kogos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Nfld xmas special
Date: Dec 28, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Kogos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogos is looking to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Nelson clinches up with Kogos and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos lands with a light punch inside.
Kogos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kogos to keep the fight standing.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kogos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kogos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kogos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Kogos lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Kogos is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nelson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Kogos in a clinch. #BC2#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kogos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kogos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kogos attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Kogos is avoiding it.
Kogos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nelson manages to circle out of the way.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Kogos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kogos is looking to counter punch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kogos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogos controls his hands. #TD#
Kogos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kogos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Kogos working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kogos trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Kogos lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kogos pulls his head out easily.
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Kogos in his half guard.
Nelson is not content to let Kogos control the position.
Kogos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nelson has hold of Kogos's hands but Kogos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kogos wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Kogos is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Kogos lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Nelson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Kogos drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Kogos is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Kogos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nelson 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.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Kogos finish him?
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kogos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kogos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kogos is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Kogos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nelson covers up, he's hurt! Kogos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kogos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kogos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kogos slips under a jab.
Benedetti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kogos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kogos jabs at Benedetti's body.
Kogos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kogos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kogos swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kogos lands with a cross.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Kogos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kogos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti lunges at Kogos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kogos's hand. #ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
Benedetti drops Kogos with a huge uppercut! Kogos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Benedetti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dennison gets the takedown into side control.
Kogos is looking for a sweep.
Kogos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dennison lands a nice forearm strike.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Kogos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dennison taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos regains half guard.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dennison wants to control but Kogos is keeping him busy.
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!
Kogos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Kogos tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kogos's head.
Kogos wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kogos tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Kogos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Dennison seems to be looking for submissions.
Kogos wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kogos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennison prevents Kogos from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Dennison there.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Kogos is rocked!
Dennison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kogos quite badly. Kogos pulls Dennison in close trying to recover. Dennison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kogos on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kogos doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison retains his light heavyweight title!
Dick Dennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Kogos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin moves out of range as Kogos strikes.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Faolin moves in looking to clinch but Kogos pushes him off.
Kogos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faolin throws a solid leg kick but Kogos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Faolin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos keeps the fight on the outside.
Faolin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kogos.
Kogos shoots in for a takedown but Faolin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Faolin misses with a hook.
Kogos misses with a lunging right hand
and Faolin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kogos thinking.
Faolin lands a two punch combo.
Faolin tries to clinch but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos walks into a straight right hand from Faolin.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Kogos saw that one coming.
As Faolin backs off Kogos throws a huge counter combo but Faolin manages to avoid it all.
Joey Faolin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kogos defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Kogos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faolin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Faolin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kogos on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Faolin both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Faolin misses. #CL#
Faolin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin pushes Kogos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faolin after a bit of a struggle.
Faolin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Nice body punch from Kogos - that landed with a thud.
Kogos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogos controls his hands.
Kogos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kogos.
Faolin tries to throw a body punch but Kogos avoids it by throwing Faolin back against the cage.
Faolin tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faolin being controlled against the cage.
Kogos stalling the fight.
Kogos lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kogos's face. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Faolin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kogos blocks a body shot from Faolin.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogos misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Faolin lands a nice uppercut.
Kogos wants a takedown but no success here.
Joey Faolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Kogos.
Faolin scores with a shot to the side of Kogos's head.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Kogos.
Kogos looking to slow down the pace here.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Faolin tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
Faolin tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogos scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's 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!
A nice left hand lands by Faolin.
Faolin misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kogos - that landed with a thud.
Faolin looking to throw knees to the head but Kogos is blocking nicely.
Faolin being controlled against the cage.
Kogos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kogos works the jab nicely.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kogos can do to turn this around?
Faolin avoids the body shot from Kogos.
Nice straight punches there by Kogos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kogos.
Faolin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kogos to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Kogos.#ROC2#Faolin is rocked!
Kogos cracks Faolin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Kogos!
A pretty intense looking Paulo Kogos took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Kiran looks to land a combination. Kogos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Nice jab there from Kiran.
Kiran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiran cracks Kogos with an open hand slap.
Kiran throws a right hand that misses
and Kogos counters with a straight right hand.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Kiran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiran cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kogos falls to his knees and Kiran doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ovidio Kiran very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Faolin slips a straight right by Kogos.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin misses with a hook. Kogos ducked under it nicely.
Kogos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin misses with a low kick as Kogos jumps back.
Faolin misses with a combination #TD#
and Kogos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faolin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin wants to stand but Kogos is controlling the position.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Faolin keeps moving. #ES2#
Faolin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Kogos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos wants to break free but Faolin has control.
Faolin misses with a body punch.
Kogos misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Kogos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Faolin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kogos is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kogos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kogos is landing with strikes from the back.
Kogos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Faolin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kogos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Faolin's head.
Kogos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos struggling to land strikes to the head as Faolin covers up. #T2#
Even with his hooks in, Kogos manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kogos connects with a big shot to the side of Faolin's head.
Kogos landing with strikes.
Faolin covering up well and avoiding damage.
Faolin is trapped and Kogos is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A lull in the action here.
Kogos throwing damaging strikes from the back! Faolin could be in trouble here!
Kogos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kogos.
Kogos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kogos is punishing Faolin with some ground and pound. #T3#
Kogos missing with strikes from the back.
Faolin is trying to remain composed but Kogos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#ROC#Faolin is rocked!
Kogos is landing big shots and Faolin is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
A pretty intense looking Paulo Kogos took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld live 40
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Kogos scores with a body shot. #CL#
Scott drives through and clinches with Kogos against the cage.
Kogos misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kogos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Scott manages to pull guard.
Kogos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Kogos landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos landing a few strikes.
Kogos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kogos working the head with strikes.
Kogos is working Scott over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Kogos landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Scott is rocked!
Kogos cracks Scott with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kogos immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Scott is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kogos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Xander Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Scam. Can't be'.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Kogos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Side counters with a straight right hand.
Kogos with a nice cross.
Kogos misses with a body punch
and Side counters with a right hand to the body.
Kogos swings for the body but Side moves out of range.
Kogos jabs Side to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kogos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kogos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kogos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kogos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Side swinging wildly here.
Side scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Side is just out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogos. Side does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Side is just out of range.
Jab from Kogos.
Side misses the shot to the body.
Side scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.#KD#
Side cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Side has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kogos to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Side ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Kogos lands a body shot.
Side misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogos.
Side dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Side throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kogos cracks Side with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paulo Kogos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Side looks to land a right hand but Kogos moved out of range.
Kogos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kogos throws a series of punches but Side avoids them all with ease.
Side avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Side defending well as Kogos loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Side was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kogos lands a nice hook to Side's body. Side takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kogos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kogos. That snapped Side's head back. #ROC2#Side is rocked!
Kogos lands a brutal uppercut that launches Side off his feet! Side tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Iron Side had this to say: 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Kogos scores with a nice strike.
Paulo Kogos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kogos.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kogos.
Danga de danga de dang - Kogos scores with a four punch combination!
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Tiger scores with a shot to the body.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kogos misses with an uppercut
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Kogos takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Kogos misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Tiger's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiger tests Kogos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Kogos.
Kogos throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiger misses the target.
Tiger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lion Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kogos! But no joy.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kogos throws a big shot that misses.
Kogos takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kogos misses the body punch
and Tiger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiger slips under a jab.
Kogos lunges at Tiger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiger's hand.
Kogos misses with a hook.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos scores with a jab to the body.
Kogos misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kogos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Tiger throws a hook to the side of Kogos's head but Kogos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kogos feints the counter takedown.
Kogos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiger is fending him off so far but Kogos persists. Nope, Tiger circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Kogos misses with a shot to the body
and Kogos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kogos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kogos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiger rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiger throws the left hand but Kogos avoids the punch easily.
Kogos cracks Tiger with a good jab.
Kogos lands a jab-cross combination.
Kogos throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
It looked like Tiger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kogos.
Kogos misses with a low kick.
Tiger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Tiger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kogos throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Kogos misses with a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger works Kogos's body with a nice hook.
Kogos slips under a jab.#TD2#
Kogos shoots in and gets a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Tiger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kogos on the ground.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Kogos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kogos postures up in Tiger's guard and throws a big left but Tiger blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kogos slips a jab from Tiger.
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tiger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kogos throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger throws out a loose jab but Kogos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kogos stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kogos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kogos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tiger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tiger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kogos takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Tiger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kogos misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Paulo Kogos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kogos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiger.
Kogos misses the shot to the body.
Tiger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kogos to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Kogos lands with a shot to the body.
Kogos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Kogos fails with a takedown attempt.
Kogos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiger counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kogos badly! He tries to strike back but Tiger puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kogos out cold! Oh man, Kogos will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lion Tiger!
After winning the bout, Lion Tiger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
Zurauskas throws a lazy right hand but Kogos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kogos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogos.
Kogos ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a wild body kick that Kogos sees coming a mile off.
Kogos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zurauskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Kogos moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kogos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zurauskas throws a low kick, looking for Kogos's leg but Kogos calmly moves out of range.
Kogos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zurauskas scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zurauskas.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Kogos moved out of range nicely.
Zurauskas misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kogos counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kogos advances to full mount.
Zurauskas wants to control but Kogos is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogos unloading with bombs!#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
We've been hearing that Kogos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kogos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Zurauskas bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kogos and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
DJ throws a series of punches but Kogos moves out of range.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.
Kogos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kogos misses.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DJ throws a big shot that misses.
Kogos blocks a head kick by DJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos looks to land a left hand but DJ moved out of range nicely.
DJ throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kogos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DJ feints a jab promting Kogos to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kogos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.#T1#
Kogos avoids the body shot from DJ.
DJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kogos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Kogos moves out of range easily.
Kogos moves out of range of the body kick from DJ.
Kogos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DJ.
Kogos feints the counter takedown.
DJ throws a head kick but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kogos slips a jab and a cross from DJ.
And Kogos tries to counter it with a takedown but DJ pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DJ swinging wildly here.
And Kogos tries to counter it with a takedown but DJ pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Kogos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DJ to score with a decent uppercut.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kogos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kogos.
Kogos won't allow DJ to get back to his feet.
Kogos scoring with some ground and pound.
DJ wants to stand and escape but Kogos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but DJ has wrist control.
Kogos trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogos looking to sit in guard and control but DJ gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kogos wants to sweep here but DJ controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kogos is trying to keep DJ in close.
DJ slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
DJ decides to stand back up.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DJ throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kogos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Kogos cracks DJ with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kogos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning DJ to stand back up!#ROC2#DJ is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kogos is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kogos shuts the power down on DJ. Lights out, game over! Kogos is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Side misses the shot to the body.
Side lands a right hook to the body.
Side smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Side. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Side dips to his left and cracks Kogos with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Side misses its intended target.
Kogos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side throws a big shot that misses.
Side waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogos.#T1#
Side lands with an overhand left.
Kogos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Side scores with a sloppy right hand. Kogos should have avoided that one.
Iron Side seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Side drops his hands momentarily and Kogos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Side is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kogos.
A little feinted left hand from Kogos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Side - just one landing. #T2#
Side looks to land a combination but Kogos avoids it well.
Side throws a body punch but Kogos moves out of range.
Side moves into range and connects 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!
Side thuds a left hand into Kogos's body.
Side with a poor takedown
and Kogos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Side! Kogos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Side!

Event: Nfld FN 35
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Salajudin Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Salajudin Ii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kogos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salajudin Ii cracks Kogos with an open hand slap.
Kogos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salajudin Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kogos scrambles back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kogos under the eye.
Salajudin Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kogos momentarily.
Kogos missing with a left hand there. Salajudin Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Salajudin Ii drops Kogos with a beautiful combination! Kogos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Salajudin Ii is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salajudin Ii throws a hook but Kogos avoids it easily.
Kogos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kogos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Salajudin Ii throws a nice looking combination but Kogos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kogos attempts a counter takedown but Salajudin Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Kogos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salajudin Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kogos.
Kogos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Salajudin Ii lands a jab to the nose.
Salajudin Ii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salajudin Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Kogos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salajudin Ii's guard.
Kogos is looking to advance position but Salajudin Ii has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kogos is looking to improve his position but Salajudin Ii isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogos prevents Salajudin Ii from taking his back.
Kogos regains half guard.
Salajudin Ii frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kogos has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kogos is surviving well by controlling Salajudin Ii's body position as best he can.
Salajudin Ii wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kogos is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Salajudin Ii controlling from the full mount.
Kogos tries to reverse the position but Salajudin Ii maintains control.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Kogos is having none of it.
Kogos tries to hold on but Salajudin Ii postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii has hold of Kogos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kogos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii wants to finish this one by submission but Kogos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salajudin Ii.
Kogos is desperately trying to improve his position but Salajudin Ii has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Kogos tries to lock up and control but Salajudin Ii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kogos regains half guard.
Kogos trying to control here.
Kogos tries to get to full guard but Salajudin Ii has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii wants to work for an arm triangle but Kogos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kogos wants to get back to full guard.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the action in half guard but Kogos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kogos tries to get to full guard but Salajudin Ii has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii seems to be working for a kimura but Kogos defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kogos slips a jab and a cross from Salajudin Ii.
Kogos tries to counter with a takedown but Salajudin Ii is quick to defend against it.
Salajudin Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kogos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii misses with the combination.
Kogos attempts a counter takedown but Salajudin Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Kogos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salajudin Ii as he jumps to the side.
Super Salajudin Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kogos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salajudin Ii sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii digs a good body shot into Kogos's ribs.
Super Salajudin Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salajudin Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kogos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot
and Kogos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salajudin Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii feints a jab promting Kogos to slip. Salajudin Ii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kogos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kogos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salajudin Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salajudin Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Kogos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Salajudin Ii stuns Kogos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salajudin Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kogos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kogos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salajudin Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kogos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salajudin Ii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salajudin Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kogos moves away and avoids it.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salajudin Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Kogos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Kogos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salajudin Ii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kogos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Kogos's head.
Salajudin Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kogos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii throws a looping overhand right but Kogos ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kogos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Kogos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salajudin Ii manages to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kogos with a body shot.
Kogos misses with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kogos thinking.
Kogos ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kogos throws a right hand that Salajudin Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Salajudin Ii also avoids with ease.
Salajudin Ii cracks Kogos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salajudin Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salajudin Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogos walks into a straight right hand from Salajudin Ii.#T4#
Salajudin Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Salajudin Ii lands a big right hand that sends Kogos crashing to the mat! Salajudin Ii stays standing though and waves Kogos back to his feet!#ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salajudin Ii shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kogos takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Salajudin Ii sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kogos bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1#
Zurauskas misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zurauskas as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Zurauskas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Kogos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kogos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zurauskas looking for submissions off his back.
Kogos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kogos working over Zurauskas with some ground and pound. Zurauskas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kogos lands a big elbow - Zurauskas is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kogos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Nfld FN 31
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
Tiger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiger connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Tiger.
Kogos with the counter takedown but Tiger avoids it easily.
Tiger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Tiger - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiger lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Tiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kogos moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kogos! But no joy.
Tiger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kogos.
Tiger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kogos under the eye.
A punch combination from Tiger misses.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Kogos moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kogos! But no joy.#T2#
Kogos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiger cracks a nice hook into Kogos's ribs.
Lion Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger misses with a wild combination.
And Kogos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tiger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiger misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Tiger.
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!
Kogos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kogos scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Kogos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Kogos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tiger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Tiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Kogos gets a double leg takedown into Tiger's guard.
Kogos trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger keeping full guard, as Kogos tries to pass.
Tiger has his hands on Kogos's head, controlling the position.
Tiger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kogos throws a strike but Tiger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tiger preventing the sweep.
Kogos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kogos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tiger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Tiger is looking to regain half guard here but Kogos keeps moving and retains side control.
Kogos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lion Tiger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tiger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Kogos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tiger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogos is just out of range.
And Kogos tries to counter it with a takedown but Tiger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tiger misses its intended target.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Kogos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Tiger throws a nice looking combination but Kogos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kogos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos throws a push kick but Tiger slaps the foot to one side.
Kogos throws a combination. Tiger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Lion Tiger has been cut.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiger swings for the body but Kogos moves out of range. #T2#
Kogos looks to land a combination but Tiger avoids it well.
Tiger is looking to counter punch.
Tiger misses with a few strikes there.
Tiger misses with a combination
letting Kogos counter with a right hand.
Tiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kogos.
Kogos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kogos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Tiger.
Kogos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kogos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Kogos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger fails to land with a series of punches.
Kogos feints the counter takedown.
Kogos works the jab nicely.#T4#
Kogos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kogos on the side of the head.
Tiger throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kogos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kogos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogos passes Tiger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tiger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kogos.
Paulo Kogos has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Kogos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kogos backs up against the cage.
Kogos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kogos fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lion Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Tiger misses its intended target.
Kogos lands with an overhand left.
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kogos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Kogos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kogos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kogos feints the counter takedown.
Kogos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kogos cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs.
Tiger misses with a hook to the body
and Kogos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Tiger throws out a loose jab but Kogos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lion Tiger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kogos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Paulo Kogos's cut even more.
Tiger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kogos scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiger misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Kogos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Tiger. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogos with the counter takedown but Tiger avoids it easily.
Tiger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kogos.
Kogos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Tiger. Those never looked like landing.
Kogos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Kogos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though.
Tiger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kogos counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lion Tiger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiger 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Alyoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Alyoshin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kogos blocks a jab.
Kogos throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Alyoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alyoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kogos misses with a wild body shot.
Alyoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kogos throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alyoshin rushes Kogos and presses him up against the cage.
Alyoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogos.
Kogos stalls.
We've been informed that Kogos 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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kogos.#T1#
Kogos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogos.
Kogos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kogos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulo Kogos.
Alyoshin connects with a right hand. Kogos shakes it off.
A solid body kick from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kogos counters with a three punch combo that has Alyoshin backing up. Alyoshin nods at Kogos to acknowledge the strikes.
Kogos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alyoshin.
Kogos feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Kogos tries to keep at a distance but Alyoshin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kogos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kogos lands a body shot.
Kogos looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Kogos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alyoshin up against the cage.
Kogos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kogos.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kogos tries a body shot but Alyoshin blocks it.
Kogos stalling in the clinch.
Kogos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alyoshin up against the cage.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kogos avoids it.
Kogos tries a body shot but Alyoshin blocks it.
Alyoshin tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogos scores with a shot to the side of Alyoshin's head.
Alyoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos trying to stall but Alyoshin improves his position.
Kogos trying to control the position but instead, Alyoshin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kogos into the cage.#T3#
Alyoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kogos.
Kogos lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Kogos to work.
Kogos misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alyoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Alyoshin.
Kogos looks winded!
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kogos avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kogos won't want to take too many of those.
Alyoshin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kogos is defending well for now.
Alyoshin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kogos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alyoshin scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin works on Kogos's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kogos prevents a body shot from Alyoshin.
Kogos trying to stall but Alyoshin improves his position.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kogos.
Kogos misses with some punches.
Kogos misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kogos or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alyoshin.
A right hook to the body lands for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Alyoshin.
A right hook to the body lands for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kogos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kogos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alyoshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alyoshin crunches a lovely knee into Kogos's ribcage.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kogos.
Alyoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alyoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alyoshin wants to clinch up but Kogos keeps it at a distance.
Kogos lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kogos.#CL#
Alyoshin forces Kogos back against the cage and clinches.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kogos.
Kogos avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin crunches a lovely knee into Kogos's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin working Kogos over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alyoshin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Kogos is breathing heavily.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Alyoshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alyoshin with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
A short right from Alyoshin on the inside. #ROC#Kogos is rocked!
Alyoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin lands a nice knee to the body.
Alyoshin lands a left hand.
Alyoshin pushes Kogos against the cage. Alyoshin is working some dirty boxing. Alyoshin pushes off with a quick right hook! Kogos goes down! Kogos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Alyoshin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Grant Alyoshin 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 26
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Long gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Long 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.
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Long misses with a punch to the body.
Long lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
Kogos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kogos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longs head.
Kogos pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Kogos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kogos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos works Long's body with a nice hook.
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Long moves away.
Long misses with the body kick
and Kogos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Long. #T1#
Long throws a poor cross that misses
and Kogos counters with a huge right that knocks Long out cold! Kogos is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Kogos!
Paulo Kogos took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Kogos. That snapped Leal's head back.
Kogos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leal. Leal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kogos with a nice cross.#TD#
Kogos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kogos passes Leal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Leal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Kogos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kogos working over Leal with some ground and pound. Leal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kogos.
Kogos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kogos thows a huge punch but Leal dodges it nicely.
Kogos stalling.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kogos winds up and cracks Leal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leal taking some punishment here, with Kogos in his half guard. #T2#
Kogos is nestled in close to Leal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kogos is pressing down on Leal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leal is holding on for now.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Leal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos working Leal over with strikes.
Leal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leal wants to get back to his feet.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Kogos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kogos.
Leal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kogos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leal defending well though.
Kogos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kogos 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.
Kogos is trying to control. Leal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kogos is really struggling to control Leal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kogos working over Leal with some ground and pound. Leal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Kogos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kogos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Ground and pound from Kogos.
Kogos wants to free his trapped foot but Leal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kogos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kogos trying to control from half guard but Leal is working away.
Kogos is pressing down on Leal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leal is holding on for now.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kogos.
Leal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Kogos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leal on his heels. He'll look to pass Leal's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Kogos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kogos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kogos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around?
Kogos is chipping away with strikes.
Kogos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leal keeps working.
Leal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kogos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kogos is trying to control. Leal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Leal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kogos stands and throws Leal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kogos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kogos grinds an elbow into Leal's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leal being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Kogos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kogos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leal for as long as he can get away with.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Leal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leal to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leal can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kogos trying to control the position but Leal is working away.
Kogos controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kogos scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
That's time! Kogos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##KD#
Kogos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leal sprawling to the canvas! Leal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kogos finish him?! #KD#
Kogos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leal sprawling to the canvas! Leal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kogos finish him?! #ROC#Leal is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogos lands a jab to Leal's midsection.
Kogos lands a nice hook to Leal's body. Leal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OH! Leal has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kogos smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kogos unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Leal sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Tiger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiger.
Kogos misses the body punch
and Tiger counters with a series of strikes. Kogos will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Tiger does it's job there.
A slow jab from Tiger misses its intended target.
Kogos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kogos defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand.
Kogos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiger throws a shot to the body.
Kogos looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Kogos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Tiger moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kogos defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand.
Kogos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiger takes a swing at Kogos's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Tiger does it's job there.
Tiger cracks a nice hook into Kogos's ribs.
Tiger lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kogos - he's out on his feet here! Tiger follows up with another monster hook that separates Kogos from consciousness! Kogos falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Tiger stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lion Tiger!
Lion Tiger retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Lion Tiger 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 116
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Kogos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seigel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seigel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kogos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kogos blocks a low kick nicely.
Seigel misses with a hook.
Seigel misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kogos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kogos is trying to control the action in half guard but Seigel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos looks to land a strike but Seigel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kogos throws an elbow that misses. Seigel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kogos's guard. Nice move by Seigel!#REVB#
Seigel postures up. #T1#
Seigel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kogos is trying to keep Seigel in close.
Kogos 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#
Seigel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seigel postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seigel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Seigel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Seigel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kogos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seigel has managed to get both his arms back between Kogos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kogos is looking for a triangle but Seigel pushes his legs off easily.
Seigel wants to pass the guard but Kogos is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kogos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seigel's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Seigel keeps moving. #T3#
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Kogos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kogos trying to control but Seigel is working from the bottom.
Seigel is pulling down on Kogos's head. It's preventing any offense from Kogos, at least for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Seigel.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kogos misses with a series of wild punches.
Seigel wants to counter with a clinch but Kogos pushes him away.
Kogos moves out of range as Seigel strikes.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kogos jabs Seigel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seigel throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kogos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kogos prevents Seigel from improving his position.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Seigel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kogos is looking to stall here but Seigel recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kogos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kogos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kogos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kogos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seigel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seigel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Seigel misses.
Kogos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kogos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seigel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kogos somewhat.#T1#
Kogos throws a body punch but Seigel moves out of range.
Seigel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kogos.
Seigel cracks Kogos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kogos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seigel. #KD2#
Seigel lands a big right hand that sends Kogos crashing to the mat! Seigel stays standing though and waves Kogos back to his feet!
Kogos misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Seigel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Seigel drops Kogos with a big knee straight up the middle! Kogos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
Kogos throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Seigel counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seigel.
Kogos throws a punch but it's blocked by Seigel.
Kogos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kogos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kogos prevents a body shot from Seigel.
Kogos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seigel scores with a shot to the side of Kogos's head.
Kogos taking a breather.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kogos blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kogos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seigel misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Kogos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Kogos slips a jab from Seigel.
Kogos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seigel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seigel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kogos throws a right hand that Seigel ducks under and follows up with a left that Seigel also avoids with ease.
Kogos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kogos throws a lazy right hand but Seigel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seigel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seigel gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Kogos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seigel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Kogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kogos tries to free his leg and advance position but Seigel is retaining full guard.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kogos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kogos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kogos trying to control from half guard but Seigel is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kogos misses with a head shot. Seigel uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bugsy Seigel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kogos misses with an uppercut. Seigel saw that one coming.
Kogos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seigel throws a leg kick but Kogos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kogos misses with a straight left.
Kogos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kogos is defended easily by Seigel.#T1#
Seigel stuffs the takedown attempt from Kogos. Kogos gets slowly back to his feet.
Kogos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Kogos misses
letting Seigel counter with a right hand.
Kogos misses with a jab to the body
and Seigel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bugsy Seigel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seigel moves out of range of the strikes.
Seigel takes one on the button.#T2#
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos throws a right hand that misses
and Seigel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kogos misses with a lunging right hand
and Seigel counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kogos checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Seigel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kogos scores with a hook.
Seigel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Kogos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seigel was covering up waiting for the punch and Kogos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kogos passes Seigel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kogos is stalling here. Seigel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kogos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Seigel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kogos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seigel wants to control but Kogos is keeping him busy.
Kogos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kogos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seigel off and has taken his back!
Kogos tries to get the hooks in deep but Seigel pushed the leg off.
Kogos misses with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seigel covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kogos doesn't have the hooks in and Seigel manages to turn into his guard.
Kogos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kogos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Seigel has passed into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bugsy Seigel.
I think Seigel 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Kogos defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
Thulani walks into a stiff left hand from Kogos.
Kogos lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Thulani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kogos wants a takedown.
Thulani digs a right hand underneath Kogos's ribcage. Kogos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thulani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thulani prevents Kogos from breaking the clinch.
Thulani misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
We've been informed that Kogos 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.#BC2#
Kogos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos lands a really nice looking cross but Thulani seems unphased.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kogos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Kogos scores with a takedown into Thulani's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thulani working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Kogos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kogos stands up over Thulani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thulani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thulani tries to get out of the position.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving.
Kogos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos throws a big elbow that misses.
Kogos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thulani 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thulani keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos looking to pass the guard.
Thulani is trying to control the position but Kogos postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thulani is looking to stand up but Kogos isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kogos gets a takedown into half guard.
Kogos is looking to advance position but Thulani won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thulani is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thulani is staying active underneath Kogos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kogos trying to pass the guard but Thulani defending well.
Kogos prevents Thulani from improving his position.
Kogos is trying to control. Thulani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kogos lands with a punch from half guard.
Kogos winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kogos is thwarting Thulani's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Kogos tries to pass to full mount but Thulani defends it. #SUB2#
Kogos is working for a kimura but Thulani is defending it quite comfortably.
Kogos lands strikes from half guard.
Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos is keen to just control but Thulani is a slippery customer.
Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kogos tries to pass to full mount but Thulani defends it.
Kogos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thulani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Thulani.
Good standup being displayed there by Thulani as he connects with a hook.
Kogos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Kogos.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Kogos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kogos stuns Thulani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kogos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thulani wants to clinch.#TD2#
Kogos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thulani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thulani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kogos on the ground.
Kogos postures up and lands a big shot to Thulani's brow. #T1#
Thulani has control of Kogos's left arm, preventing Kogos from doing any damage.
Thulani wants to sweep here but Kogos controlling him for the moment.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving.
Kogos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kogos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position.
Thulani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kogos postures up.
Thulani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #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.
Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kogos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thulani keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thulani is looking to clinch.
Thulani misses with an uppercut
enabling Kogos to counter with a crisp jab.
Thulani wants to clinch.
Kogos lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kogos swinging wildly here.
Thulani swings for the body but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos slips under a jab from Thulani.
Kogos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kogos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kogos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Kogos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogos.
Kogos throws a right hand that Thulani ducks under and follows up with a left that Thulani also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Kogos coming out on top.
Kogos connects with a body shot.
Mandlenkosi Thulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away.
It looked like Thulani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kogos.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kogos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kogos wants to stall. #T4#
Thulani blocks a body shot from Kogos.
Kogos tries to work over Thulani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Thulani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thulani scores with a shot to the side of Kogos's head.
Kogos is trying to break the clinch but Thulani is controlling him.
Kogos has had enough of the clinch but Thulani keeps him there for the moment.
Kogos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kogos tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thulani as Kogos tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Kogos.
Kogos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kogos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kogos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kogos can't break the clinch.
Kogos blocks a body shot from Thulani.
Kogos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thulani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thulani throws the left hand but Kogos avoids the punch easily.
Kogos lands with a good body shot.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kogos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thulani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kogos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kogos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thulani swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thulani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kogos swats away the attempt to clinch by Thulani.
Kogos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thulani rather than just go for the knockout.
Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kogos both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kogos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thulani throws a jab when Kogos was well out of range.
Kogos connects with a body shot.
Kogos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thulani.
Kogos takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kogos punishes Thulani's body with a nice straight punch.
Kogos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thulani's head.
Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kogos.
Thulani wants to clinch up but Kogos keeps it at a distance.
Kogos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thulani with a body shot.
Thulani tries to clinch up.
Kogos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Thulani is just out of range.
Thulani wants to clinch up but Kogos keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kogos gets a takedown into half guard.
Kogos winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thulani trying to control here.
Kogos passes to side control.
Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Thulani is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogos cracks Thulani with a big right hand but Thulani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kogos working away.
Kogos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kogos working the body and head with strikes.
Thulani is looking for a sweep.
Kogos trying to control the action but Thulani is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kogos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thulani's legs.
Thulani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kogos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kogos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Thulani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kogos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kogos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kogos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thulani can't do much from the bottom here.
Thulani gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kogos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kogos moves into full mount! Thulani won't be happy about that!
Paulo Kogos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kogos avoids the attempt from Thulani to control.
Paulo Kogos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kogos trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Kogos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kogos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: ENIGMA 105
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Dolton shoots and misses
and Kogos counters with a nice body shot.
Dolton fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kogos misses.
Dolton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dolton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kogos lands a nice shot that snaps Dolton's head back.
Kogos drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dolton right on the button. Dolton goes down! Kogos follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kogos gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, 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.
The defeated Scott Dolton had this to say: 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'.

Event: ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Kogos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kogos misses
and Farfan counters with a nice leg kick.
Farfan lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kogos misses with a leg kick
and Farfan counters with a leg kick.
Farfan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Farfan clobbers Kogos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kogos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Farfan blocks a head kick by Kogos.
An attempted straight right counter from Farfan misses the target.
Kogos moves away from the strike by Farfan.
Kogos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Farfan blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farfan scores with a nice strike.
Kogos misses with a low kick as Farfan jumps back.
A head kick misses from Kogos. #T1#
Farfan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kogos counters with a low kick, right behind Farfan 's knee.
Kogos moves away from the strike by Farfan.
Kogos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farfan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farfan. Kogos does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Kogos tries to counter it with a takedown but Farfan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kogos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kogos misses with a leg kick.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farfan.
Kogos lands a leg kick that knocks Farfan off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Farfan misses #TD2#
so Kogos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Farfan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kogos breaks from the clinch.
Kogos tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Kogos has his takedown stuffed
and Farfan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farfan misses with a looping left.
Farfan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogos throws a low kick, looking for Farfan's leg but Farfan calmly moves out of range.
Farfan looks to land a body kick but Kogos moved away.
We've been informed that Kogos 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.
Farfan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Farfan lands a jab to Kogos's midsection.
Kogos throws a sloppy head kick and Farfan moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Kogos is predictable there
and Farfan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kogos misses with a head kick.
Kogos lands with a slapping head kick.
Kogos looks to land a body kick but Farfan moved away.#T3#
Farfan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farfan blocks a leg kick.
Farfan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kogos throws a head kick but Farfan moves out of range.
Kogos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farfan pinned against the cage. Farfan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farfan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kogos misses with a low kick.
Farfan throws a hook but Kogos blocks it.
Paulo Kogos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfan connects with the punch.
Nice body kick there by Farfan.
Kogos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Farfan.
Kogos shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Farfan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kogos.
Iago Farfan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Kogos.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Farfan.
Farfan throws a leg kick but Kogos checks it.
Kogos slips under a jab from Farfan.
Kogos misses with a low kick.
Farfan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farfan throws a solid leg kick but Kogos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farfan.
Farfan tries a low kick but Kogos avoids it.
Farfan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farfan misses with a low kick as Kogos jumps back.
Kogos is looking to land body kicks.
Kogos throws a head kick but Farfan moves out of range.
Farfan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kogos just manages to avoid it.
Kogos checks a low kick from Farfan.
As Farfan backs off Kogos throws a huge counter combo but Farfan manages to avoid it all.
Farfan lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Farfan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kogos misses with a low kick.
Kogos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kogos misses with a takedown attempt
and Farfan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kogos misses with a head kick.
Kogos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farfan.
Kogos throws a nice head kick!
Kogos dives in for a single leg takedown but Farfan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Farfan swings for the body but Kogos moves out of range.
Farfan throws a shot from downtown. Kogos moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos tries to land a front kick but Farfan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kogos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farfan pinned against the cage. Farfan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iago Farfan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Kogos.#T1##TD2#
Kogos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farfan's half guard.
Farfan is trying to maintain the position but Kogos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kogos is looking for a kimura here.
Kogos is trying to control. Farfan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kogos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Kogos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Farfan has worked his arm free - good work by Farfan! #SUB2#
Kogos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farfan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farfan tries to improve position but can't.
Kogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfan keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Kogos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farfan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kogos but great work by Farfan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos is looking to reverse the position.
Kogos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Farfan content just to control the position here.
Kogos is looking to get to half guard.
Farfan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kogos is desperately trying to improve his position but Farfan has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Kogos is squirming around, avoiding Farfan's attempts to control the action.
Farfan controlling from mount.
Kogos is desperately trying to improve his position but Farfan has a good base and remains in mount.
Farfan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farfan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farfan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kogos is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Farfan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kogos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farfan fakes the leg kick and cracks Kogos in the body. #KD#
Farfan cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farfan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kogos to stand back up!#ROC#Kogos is rocked!
Farfan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kogos's head, knocking him out cold! Farfan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iago Farfan!
During a confident post fight interview, Iago Farfan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
Pudzianowski gets a clinch.
Kogos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
Kogos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Kogos avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Kogos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Kogos's legs.
Kogos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Kogos down by chopping away at his legs.
Kogos is looking to chop away at Pudzianowski's legs.
Pudzianowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kogos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kogos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kogos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pudzianowski's sensitive parts.
Kogos throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Pudzianowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Kogos moves out of range easily.
Kogos tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but Kogos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kogos throws a body kick that misses.
Kogos misses with a body kick.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kogos counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Kogos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pudzianowski!
Kogos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kogos is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kogos working for a guillotine from mount but Pudzianowski is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Kogos 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. Pudzianowski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kogos! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Brook wants to clinch
and Kogos counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Brook shoots and misses
and Kogos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Kogos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kogos counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kogos cracks Brook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brook has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brook tries to close the distance and clinch but Kogos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kogos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brook tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kogos scores with a counter punch that sends Brook to the canvas! Kogos smells blood - he's punishing Brook with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brook has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, 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 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kogos digs a good body shot into Kreischer's ribs.
Kogos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kogos lands a head shot.
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Kogos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the head.
Kogos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kogos should have avoided that one.
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!
Kogos with a nice cross.
Kogos sizes up Kreischer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kogos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreischer moves to clinch but Kogos breaks away
and Kogos counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Kreischer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreischer lands with a straight right. Kogos didn't see that one coming.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos darts in looking for a takedown but Kreischer gets double underhooks and turns Kogos into the cage.
Kogos punishes Kreischer's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Kogos 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.
Kreischer stuns Kogos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Kogos looks to land a combination but Kreischer avoids it well.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Kogos moved out of range.
Kreischer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kogos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
It seemed like Kogos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kreischer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kogos throws a body punch but Kreischer moves out of range. #CL#
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Kogos is blocking nicely.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Kogos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kreischer regains guard immediately.
Kogos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreischer has wrist control.
Kogos stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Kogos is working Kreischer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Kogos postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kogos preventing the sweep.
Kreischer controlling the position.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kogos throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreischer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreischer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kogos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos pulls Kreischer in close to prevent any damage.
Kreischer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kreischer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Kogos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kreischer is one step ahead there.
Kogos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kreischer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kogos has wrist control.
Kreischer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreischer postures up in Kogos's guard and throws a big left but Kogos blocks it.
Kogos is pulling down on Kreischer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kreischer, at least for the moment.
Kreischer stands up over Kogos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kogos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos controls Kreischer momentarily but Kreischer frees himself.
Kogos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kreischer connects with a jab.
Paulo Kogos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kogos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kreischer throws a hook but Kogos blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kreischer jabs Kogos to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kogos, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kogos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kogos takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
Kogos managing to block the knees to the body from Kreischer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kogos is breathing heavily.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands a body punch. #T1#
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kogos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kreischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kogos can do to turn this around?
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kogos avoids it.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kogos avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Kogos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kogos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreischer is working Kogos over against the cage.
Kogos prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogos. #T2#
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kogos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kogos's efforts to push away.
Kogos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kogos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kogos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kogos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreischer. That snapped Kogos's head back.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Kogos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kreischer throws a hook to the side of Kogos's head but Kogos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Kogos drops his hands momentarily and Kreischer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kreischer throws a good cross that connects.
Kogos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreischer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kogos out cold! Kogos is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 72
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batirovenkekikala throws an overhand right that lands on Kogos's shoulder, as Kogos tries to avoid the shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook
and Kogos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kogos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kogos throws an overhand right that lands on Batirovenkekikala's shoulder, as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Batirovenkekikala there.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kogos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A left and a right from Kogos both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirovenkekikala looks to throw the jab but Kogos is out of range. #T1#
Kogos moves away from the strike by Batirovenkekikala.
Kogos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kogos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batirovenkekikala.
Kogos connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Kogos misses.
Kogos misses with a looping left.
Batirovenkekikala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kogos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Kogos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Kogos won't allow Batirovenkekikala to get back to his feet.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala has wrist control.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Batirovenkekikala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kogos throws an elbow that misses. Batirovenkekikala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kogos's guard. Nice move by Batirovenkekikala!#REVB#
Kogos 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.
Batirovenkekikala is fighting to break Kogos's control of his arms but Kogos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Kogos looking for a sweep. Not yet Kogos, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Kogos 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.
Kogos wants to sweep but no luck.
Kogos controls Batirovenkekikala momentarily but Batirovenkekikala frees himself.
Kogos wants to hit a sweep here but Batirovenkekikala passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kogos there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batirovenkekikala controlling his opponent.
Kogos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Kogos right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stick to Kogos's back but Kogos is turning into Batirovenkekikala. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batirovenkekikala's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kogos.
Batirovenkekikala is controlling Kogos's posture.
Batirovenkekikala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Batirovenkekikala misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Kogos. #CUT#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a shot to the body
and Kogos counters with a series of strikes. Batirovenkekikala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kogos manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos attempts a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala avoids it well and moves away.
Kogos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kogos scores with a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos looking to sit in guard and control but Batirovenkekikala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kogos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batirovenkekikala can do to turn this around?
Batirovenkekikala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Batirovenkekikala advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kogos looks to move to half guard but instead Batirovenkekikala has passed into mount! Damn!
Kogos is looking to improve his position but Batirovenkekikala isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batirovenkekikala tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Batirovenkekikala controlling from the full mount.
Kogos is working to get back to half guard.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3#
Kogos is desperately trying to improve his position but Batirovenkekikala has a good base and remains in mount.
Kogos regains half guard.
Batirovenkekikala seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kogos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Batirovenkekikala is working away from the top position though.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kogos is looking for a sweep. Batirovenkekikala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Batirovenkekikala swings widly with a right hand
and Kogos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick #TD#
so Kogos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kogos is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Batirovenkekikala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Batirovenkekikala is keeping the position.
Batirovenkekikala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Batirovenkekikala wants to stand and escape but Kogos is having none of it.
Kogos trying to control but Batirovenkekikala is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Kogos throws a big elbow that misses.
Kogos throws a strike but Batirovenkekikala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Batirovenkekikala wants to stand and escape but instead Kogos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Batirovenkekikala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Paulo Kogos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kogos throws an elbow that misses. Batirovenkekikala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kogos's guard. Nice move by Batirovenkekikala!#REVB#
Kogos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kogos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kogos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kogos thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to escape.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Kogos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala punching from the bottom.
Kogos throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Kogos looks to land a strike but Batirovenkekikala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kogos 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirovenkekikala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos won't allow Batirovenkekikala to get back to his feet.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Kogos wants to pass the guard but Batirovenkekikala is keeping the position.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kogos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kogos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala has wrist control.
Batirovenkekikala has momentary wrist control but Kogos slips an elbow through the middle.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batirovenkekikala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos is in close to Batirovenkekikala's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Kogos stops Batirovenkekikala from standing up.
Kogos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head.
Batirovenkekikala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos.
Batirovenkekikala keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Kogos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kogos 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Rize tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kogos is able to avoid easily.
Kogos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kogos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Rize.
Rize keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kogos.
Rize works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rize misses with a wild body shot.
Rize misses with the combination.
Kogos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rize misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
Rize misses with a low kick. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kogos struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Kogos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kogos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rize 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kogos.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Kogos 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.#BC2#
Kogos breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Kogos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kogos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kogos distracts Rize with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kogos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rize controls Kogos momentarily but Kogos frees himself.
Rize bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kogos's guard. #REVR##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kogos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rize is one step ahead there.
Kogos managing to control the position.
Kogos controls Rize momentarily but Rize frees himself.
Kogos wants to control the position but Rize says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rize seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rize is trying to control. Kogos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rize passes to side control. #T3#
Kogos is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kogos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rize is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rize prevents Kogos from getting the reversal.
Rize controlling from mount.
Rize looking to control but Kogos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rize trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Kogos gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Rize seems content to control.
Kogos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos keeping moving, preventing Rize from controlling successfully.
Rize won't allow Kogos to sweep him here.
Rize postures up.
Rize trying to control but Kogos is working from the bottom.
Rize won't allow Kogos to sweep him here.
Rize slips nicely into half guard.
Kogos is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kogos misses with a body shot.
Rize takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Rize misses
and Kogos counters with a left to the body.
Kogos lands with a cross.
Rize misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kogos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rize's guard.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rize controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rize keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kogos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rize avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos connects with a couple of short punches.
Rize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kogos is one step ahead there.
Rize has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kogos postures up in Rize's guard and throws a big left but Rize blocks it.
Rize utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos postures up in Rize's guard and throws a big left but Rize blocks it.
Rize is trying to keep Kogos in close.
Rize tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Kogos lands a couple of digs.
Rize wants to stand but Kogos is controlling the position.
Rize managing to control the position.
Kogos looking to pass the guard.
Rize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kogos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kogos wants to sweep but no luck.
Kogos has his hands on Rize's head, controlling the position.
Rize wants to control from the top but Kogos keeps moving. #T3#
Kogos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kogos wants to sweep here but Rize controlling him for the moment.
Rize slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paulo Kogos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rize tries to free his leg and advance position but Kogos is retaining full guard.
Rize looking to sit in guard and control but Kogos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rize looking for a sweep. Not yet Rize, not yet.
Kogos forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rize manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Rize is trying to keep Kogos in close.
Kogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rize wants to get back to his feet but Kogos passes into half guard.
Rize trying to control but Kogos postures up.
Nice strikes from Kogos there.
Kogos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rize trying to control but Kogos postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rize has hold of Kogos's hands but Kogos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rize is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rize keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rize lands a jab.
Rize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Kogos.
A big right from Rize misses.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Rize moves into the clinch successfully.
Rize makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kogos leaning against his opponent.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kogos is stalling here.
Rize blocks a body shot from Kogos.
Rize has Kogos pressed against the cage, preventing Kogos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Rize misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rize.
Kogos tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Kogos has a couple of punches blocked by Rize.
Rize lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kogos backwards. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Rize tries to work over Kogos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kogos struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Rize lands a right hand.
Kogos prevents a body shot from Rize.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by Kogos.
Kogos stalling.
Rize throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kogoss head.
Kogos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rize with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogos. #BC#
Rize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kogos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rize moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rize looking to control.
Kogos stands up over Rize, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kogos postures up.
Rize is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kogos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kogos is working Rize over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Kogos throwing strikes but missing.
Rize trying to control the position here.
Rize is trying to control the position but Kogos postures up.
Rize lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kogos wants to sweep here but Rize controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kogos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kogos pulls Rize in to control the position.
Rize trying to control the position from guard on top but Kogos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kogos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rize is one step ahead there.
Kogos is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rize postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rize 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Biden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Biden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Biden slips a jab from Kogos.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
Biden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogos is just out of range.
Kogos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biden.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Kogos moves away and avoids it.
Kogos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kogos misses with a body shot.
Kogos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kogos.
Biden scores with a nice right hand.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kogos to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kogos's head backwards.#T1#
Kogos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kogos loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
Kogos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Kogos is rocked!
Biden knocks out Kogos with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Biden before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Biden picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Biden!
Hunter Biden retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hunter Biden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GDL 107: Kogos VS Pointer
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Kogos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kogos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kogos jabs at Pointer's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pointer.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pointer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kogos scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos works Pointer's body with a nice hook.
Kogos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kogos works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Kogos coming out on top.#T1#
Kogos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Pointer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kogos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
Pointer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogos misses with a looping left.
And Pointer tries to counter it with a takedown but Kogos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kogos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kogos. Pointer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Pointer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kogos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pointer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Pointer is just out of range.
Kogos throws a body punch but Pointer moves out of range.
Pointer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Kogos clobbers Pointer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kogos lands a body shot.
Kogos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pointer eats them both and turns towards Kogos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogos takes a swing at Pointer's ribcage but misses.
Pointer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pointer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kogos.
A little jabbing left from Pointer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Pointer misses.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pointer fails with the takedown.
Kogos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pointer at a distance. #T3#
Kogos punishes Pointer's body with a nice straight punch.
Pointer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pointer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kogos throws a lazy uppercut
and Pointer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kogos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pointer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogos.
Pointer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kogos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kogos lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kogos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kogos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Kogos. That snapped Pointer's head back. #T4#
Kogos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kogos takes a swing at Pointer's ribcage but misses.
Pointer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kogos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pointer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kogos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kogos throws an overhand right that lands on Pointer's shoulder, as Pointer tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Kogos misses.
Pointer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kogos connects with a jab.
Kogos misses with a hook. Pointer ducked under it nicely.
Kogos throws a right hand that Pointer ducks under and follows up with a left that Pointer also avoids with ease.
Pointer throws a counter combo.
Kogos misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pointer to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos 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#
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Pointer is just out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kogos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pointer.
Pointer avoids the body shot from Kogos.
Kogos misses with a two punch combination.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Kogos misses its intended target.
Pointer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kogos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pointer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kogos tries to sprawl out of it but Pointer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kogos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Kogos misses with a body shot.
Kogos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pointer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos throws a nice looking combination but Pointer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Pointer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pointer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Kogos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kogos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kogos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pointer some visible discomfort.
Kogos trying to control the position but Pointer is working away.
Pointer is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Kogos looks up at the clock and then as Pointer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kogos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos landing strikes.
Pointer struggling a bit here.
Kogos wants to control but Pointer is keeping him busy.
Pointer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pointer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pointer is trying to maintain the position but Kogos is very close to passing his half guard.
Pointer wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kogos working over Pointer with some ground and pound. Pointer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kogos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pointer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kogos pulls his head out easily.
Kogos winds up and cracks Pointer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pointer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kogos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kogos working over Pointer with some ground and pound. Pointer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Pointer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pointer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kogos pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Kogos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kogos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kogos avoids the attempt from Pointer to control.
Pointer taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kogos avoids the attempt from Pointer to control.
Kogos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kogos working Pointer over with strikes here.
BOOM! Kogos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oooh a big shot lands for Kogos! Pointer is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!

Event: GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Kogos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babiakski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogos.
Kogos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kogos shoots in but Babiakski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Babiakski swinging wildly here.
Kogos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babiakski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babiakski lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
A big left from Babiakski misses.
Babiakski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babiakski wants it to stay on the feet.
Babiakski throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kogos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
Babiakski has momentary wrist control but Kogos slips an elbow through the middle.
Babiakski wants to stand up but Kogos is controlling him.
Kogos lands a couple of digs.
Kogos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogos distracts Babiakski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kogos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kogos trying to control but Babiakski is working from the bottom.
Kogos prevents Babiakski from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Babiakski pushes Kogos off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Babiakski misses.
Kogos digs a good hook to Babiakski's body.
Babiakski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babiakski misses with a hook #TD#
and Kogos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Babiakski's guard.

Babiakski pushes Kogos off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babiakski swings for the body but Kogos moves out of range.
Babiakski takes a swing at Kogos's ribcage but misses.
Kogos scores with a jab to the body.
Kogos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babiakski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kogos with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Kogos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babiakski.#T2#
Kogos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Babiakski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babiakski misses with a hook #TD#
so Kogos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Babiakski wants to stand and escape but Kogos is having none of it.
Kogos landing some decent shots from guard.
Babiakski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kogos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babiakski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kogos manages to pass to side control.
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 wants to control but Babiakski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babiakski is trying to stand back up but Kogos is controlling him #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kogos connects with a nice short shot to Babiakski's temple.
Ground and pound from Kogos.
Well, if Kogos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kogos stops Babiakski from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Babiakski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Babiakski misses with a straight left.
Babiakski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babiakski leaves Kogos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babiakski misses with a looping left.
Babiakski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kogos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kogos is looking to wear down Babiakski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kogos slips under a jab.
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogos takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Babiakski is just out of range.
Babiakski staying out of range there.
Kogos lands a slapping body shot.
Kogos misses with an uppercut.
Kogos moves out of range as Babiakski strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kogos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babiakski! But no joy.
Kogos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kogos slips under a jab from Babiakski.
Babiakski throws a one two combo.
Babiakski misses with a right hand #TD#
and Kogos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kogos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babiakski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kogos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Babiakski is looking to stand up but Kogos isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Kogos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kogos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Babiakski takes a swing at Kogos's ribcage but misses.
Kogos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kogos throws a series of punches but Babiakski moves out of range.
A slow jab from Babiakski misses its intended target.
Kogos takes a swing at Babiakski's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Babiakski as he connects with a hook.
Babiakski throws out a loose jab but Kogos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babiakski throws a jab when Kogos was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kogos misses its target.
Babiakski misses with an uppercut. Kogos saw that one coming.
Kogos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babiakski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kogos.
Babiakski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kogos. Beautiful body shot.
Babiakski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babiakski ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babiakski moves away.
Babiakski throws a body punch but Kogos moves out of range.
Babiakski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babiakski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kogos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Kogos passes Babiakski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kogos prevents Babiakski from standing back up.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babiakski pushes Kogos off looking to stand but Kogos dives back in and keeps control.
Babiakski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kogos manages to mount him!
Kogos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kogos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kogos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babiakski can do to turn this around?
Kogos cracks Babiakski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kogos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Babiakski's face. #ROC#Babiakski is rocked!
Kogos softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Babiakski is out cold! Kogos jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!

Event: GDL 90: Saunders VS Babiakski
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Wrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kogos.
Kogos misses with a shot to the body
and Wrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Kogos's head.
Kogos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wrestler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrestler throws a hook but Kogos avoids it easily.
Kogos on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Kogos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kogos wants to control but Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrestler defending well though.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Kogos sits in half guard.
Kogos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrestler taking some punishment here, with Kogos in his half guard. #T1#
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrestler defending well though.
Kogos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kogos trying to control the action but Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kogos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wrestler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kogos.
Kogos working the head and body with strikes.
Kogos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kogos working Wrestler over with strikes.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kogos throws a strike but Wrestler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Kogos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Wrestler keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos loads up on a big right hand but Wrestler slips the punch.
Wrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogos.
Wrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Kogos's shoulder, as Kogos tries to avoid the shot.
Wrestler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wrestler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Kogos. Beautiful body shot.
Wrestler misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Kogos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kogos moves out of range as Wrestler strikes.
Wrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Kogos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wrestler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kogos throws an elbow but Wrestler slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Kogos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kogos working the strikes but Wrestler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kogos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wrestler's head.
Kogos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wrestler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kogos.
Kogos thows a huge punch but Wrestler dodges it nicely.
Wrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Kogos sits in half guard.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Kogos wants to take a breather but Wrestler is having none of it.
Kogos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kogos throwing shots but Wrestler is blocking nicely.
Kogos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kogos is stalling here. Wrestler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kogos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wrestler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogos is looking for a sweep.
Kogos looking for a sweep but Wrestler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Kogos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kogos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wrestler trying to hold on to Kogos's head to control him but Kogos postures up.
Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrestler defending well though.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Kogos thows a huge punch but Wrestler dodges it nicely.
Kogos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Wrestler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulo Kogos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kogos trying to control from half guard but Wrestler is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kogos trying to pass the guard but Wrestler defending well.
Kogos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kogos throwing shots but Wrestler is blocking nicely.
Wrestler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kogos. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Wrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrestler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kogos misses with a straight right.
Kogos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Kogos there.
Kogos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Wrestler moves into range and clinches up with Kogos.#TD2#
Kogos tightens his grip and picks Wrestler up, before dumping him to the ground. Wrestler manages to land in guard.
Kogos throwing strikes from guard but Wrestler blocks nicely.
Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrestler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos stands up over Wrestler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Wrestler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrestler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrestler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kogos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kogos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrestler.
Kogos misses with a wild body shot.
Wrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrestler. Kogos does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Kogos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kogos wants to control from the top but Wrestler keeps moving.
Wrestler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kogos throwing strikes from guard but Wrestler blocks nicely.
Kogos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
That's time! Wrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kogos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wrestler on his heels. He'll look to pass Wrestler's guard now, I'm sure.
Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kogos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kogos trying to control but Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kogos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Wrestler. No joy for Kogos on that attempt.
Wrestler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kogos.
Kogos avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##TD2#
Kogos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wrestler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kogos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kogos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kogos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kogos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wrestler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wrestler is trying to control Kogos's posture but Kogos avoids it.
Wrestler regains half guard, as Kogos was trying to land strikes.
Kogos trying to control the pace. #T2#
Kogos winds up and cracks Wrestler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wrestler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kogos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wrestler has hold of Kogos's hands but Kogos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kogos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kogos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wrestler defending well though.
Kogos controlling the action here.#T3#
Wrestler is not content to let Kogos control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wrestler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kogos to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Kogos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kogos working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Kogos is trying to control the action in half guard but Wrestler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kogos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kogos looks to land a strike but Wrestler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kogos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kogos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kogos with a nice head shot there.
Kogos scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogos scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Wrestler is rocked!
Kogos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kogos trying to control but Wrestler is working from the bottom.
Senegalese Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Kogos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wrestler being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Kogos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kogos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Kogos!

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